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Robert Cole has joined Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square West as General Manager

Endeavor Hospitality Group, a New York-based hotel management company, announced today the appointment of Robert Cole as General Manager of the Marriott Courtyard New York Midtown West. In his new role, Cole will be responsible for day-to-day hotel operations, guest relations and business development for the 399-room, 28-floor property, slated to open in May 2019.A hotel industry expert and native New Yorker, Cole brings over 15 years of hospitality operations, finance and revenue management knowledge to Endeavor Hospitality Group's first New York City hotel. Prior to joining the Marriott Courtyard New York Midtown West, Cole served as General Manager of IHG's Kimpton Goodland Hotel in Santa Barbara, Calif. His previous experience includes leadership roles at the Kimpton Hotel Palomar in Los Angeles, MGM Grand and Renaissance Hotels in Las Vegas.

Marriott
New York, United States
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Joseph Cavet has been named Director of Food & Beverage at The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark ,Monticello, NY

BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Joseph Cavet director of food and Beverage for The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark. The Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property, located in Monticello, New York, within the Catskill Mountains, will open next month on 1,600 wooded acres, the site of the Resorts World Catskills entertainment complex. 

Pyramid Global Hospitality
Monticello, New York, United States
Development Opening

New York's Moxy Chelsea Opens As The Flower District's New Secret Garden

Rising 35 stories high into the New York City skyline, Moxy NYC Chelsea, the micro-room, macro-amenity hotel, developed by Lightstone and part of Marriott International's experiential Moxy Hotels brand, officially opens its doors today. Inspired by the surrounding Flower District, the hotel blends a botanically-influenced design with Italian romance and a touch of playful wit - perfectly timed to welcome guests on Valentine's Day.

Moxy
New York, New York, United States
Development Opening

EDITION Ushers in a New Era for Times Square

The Times Square EDITION may just be the long overdue and best thing to hit Times Square in over a century. There simply has never been anything like it before in New York City's famed cultural and entertainment mecca. Ian Schrager, in partnership with Marriott International, introduces a new order with the first chic and sophisticated luxury hotel and the first Michelin-starred chef ever to grace the neighborhood, along with the creation of a new form of Cabaret theater and a complete reinvention of billboard art. But what could be the most important part is a revitalization of Times Square that will attract not just visitors and tourists, but New Yorkers as well, punctuating the area as the City's epicenter and crossroads of the world…again.

EDITION
New York, New York, United States
Development Opening

Red Roof® Expands The Red Collection™ into New York City with Opening of Lord & Moris Times Square Hotel

Continuing to fulfill its brand promise to give guests an authentic upper midscale experience at a value price, in the hearts of cities they love, Red Roof® is introducing the Lord & Moris Times Square Hotel as part of its newly launched soft brand, The Red Collection™. This marks the third property, second franchised hotel, and first location in New York City, one of the top 5 cities travelers love - and visit - in the U.S. In the center of Times Square, one of the city's most visited and vibrant neighborhoods, the Lord & Moris Times Square Hotel is managed by REAL Hospitality Group. It's just a short walk to some of New York's most famous attractions including the Empire State Building, Broadway theatres, and the Vessel at Hudson Yards.

The Red Collection
New York, New York, United States
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Robert Eastman has been appointed as Director of the Private Villa Collection and Key Accounts at Grace Bay Resorts NYC office

Grace Bay Resorts is pleased to announce Robert Eastman as Director of the Private Villa Collection and Key Accounts for its complete collection of boutique luxury properties, which now totals 6 private residences, with 2 more launching in Q2 of this year, and plans for continued expansion through 2021. Eastman brings nearly 30 years of experience in the villa and vacation rental business to the newly-created role, and will oversee the strategic continued growth of Grace Bay Resorts' Private Villa Collection. Eastman is a pioneer and innovator in the private villa rental sector and is widely recognized by the travel industry as the "Vacation Rental Expert." Most recently, Eastman worked for Onefinestay as Head of National Accounts, increasing sales from the business to business segment by 40%. Prior to that, Eastman was retained by American Express to create a Luxury Villa Division for their wholly-owned subsidiary Travel Impressions and their managed brand, American Express Vacations. As Managing Director of the Luxury Villa Division, he was responsible for overseeing website development, contracting more than 100 overseas property management companies, and marketing the product to travel trade and through American Express call centers. Previously, Eastman founded and owned Villas of Distinction, a premier luxury villa provider that helps travelers find their perfect vacation home and continued to manage the company for another five years after it was successfully sold to World Travel Holdings. The Private Villa Collection at Grace Bay Resorts is a compilation of Turks & Caicos Islands' finest freestanding private beachfront villas located within a 10-minute drive from Grace Bay Club. The villas are managed by the award-winning team from Grace Bay Resorts, and guests receive full access to Grace Bay Club's amenities, as well as luxurious guest services including private airport transfers, a personal concierge, daily housekeeping, complimentary breakfast in-villa a complimentary start-up bar and dining shuttle to Grace Bay Club or West Bay Club. The Private Villa Collection is made up of The Residences, The Dunes, La Dolce Vita, and coming soon Blue Cay Estate (under construction), each offering their own exclusive amenities and inclusions.

Grace Bay Resorts
New York, New York, United States
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Dan Paradiso has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark

BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Dan Paradiso director of sales & marketing forThe Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark. The Benchmark Resorts & Hotelsproperty, located in Monticello, New York, within the Catskill Mountains, will open in March on 1,600 wooded acres, the site of the Resorts World Catskills entertainment complex. David Kohlasch, general manager, made the announcement. Dan Paradiso is a seasoned hotel sales and marketing executive with nearly 20 years of exemplary experience. He was previously global director, memberships east for Club Quarters Hotels. Prior to this Mr. Paradiso served as director of sales & marketing for Millennium Hotels & Resorts at ONE UN New York.Active within Meeting Professionals International, Mr. Paradiso has served as president of the Greater New York Chapter. He is a past board member of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International Greater New York Chapter, and a former adjunct hospitality instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education.Mr. Paradiso is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of East Stroudsburg University where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management. He earned his Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation from the Events Industry Council. A native of Sullivan County, New York, which includes Monticello, Mr. Paradiso resides in the Delaware Valley with his wife and four children.

Pyramid Global Hospitality
Monticello, New York, United States
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Yina Javier has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Chatwal New York, a Luxury Collection Hotel

The Chatwal New York, a Luxury Collection Hotel, announces the appointment and promotion of Yina Javier as Director of Sales & Marketing for the 76-key luxury boutique property often referred to as 'The Jewel of Manhattan' located in the heart of Manhattan. In her new capacity, Ms. Javier will now be responsible for the iconic hotel's all sales initiatives by guiding efforts for leisure, groups, and corporate segments as well as leading all its marketing and public relations strategy.

Dream Hotel Group
New York, New York, United States
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David Kohlasch has been appointed as General Manager at The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark

BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named David Kohlasch general manager for The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark. The Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property, located in Monticello, New York, within the scenic Catskill Mountains, will open in March on 1,600 wooded acres, the site of the Resorts World Catskills entertainment complex. Greg Champion, Benchmark's president and COO, made the announcementDavid Kohlasch comes to his new position with 35 years of senior hotel executive experience. He was previously general manager of the Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta in St. Louis. Before this he served as general manager of the Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta, where he led the repositioning of this classic hotel.Mr. Kohlasch earlier served as general manager for Lansdowne Resort of Leesburg, Virginia, which Benchmark opened and operated for many years.David Kohlasch is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Hotel Administration. He resides in the Monticello, New York, area.

Pyramid Global Hospitality
Monticello, New York, United States
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Dream Hotel Group Announces Unscripted Catskills Launch Today

Renowned hotel brand and management company Dream Hotel Group announced today plans to open the second U.S. location of its new lifestyle brand Unscripted Hotels in New York's picturesque Catskill Mountains in early 2020. Centrally located within the new Shops at White Lake complex in Bethel, New York, Unscripted Catskills marks the company's first ground-up build using modular construction, incorporating both hotel and retail, and will serve as a prototype for the Unscripted brand moving forward.

Unscripted Hotels
Bethel, New York, United States
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Serge Devesa has been appointed as Executive Chef at Loews Regency New York Hotel

Loews Regency New York Hotel, located on Park Avenue on Manhattan's famed Upper East Side, is pleased to announce the appointment of Serge Devesa as Executive Chef. Devesa will oversee the entire kitchen operation for the hotel including The Regency Bar & Grill, home to the "Power Breakfast," and all in-room dining operations. He will also be responsible for menu development, staff training, supervising culinary presentations and ensuring exceptional experiences for the restaurant, special events and hotel guests.

Loews
New York, United States
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Maureen Murphy has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Aliz Hotel Times Square

Aliz Hotel Times Square announced today the appointment of Maureen Murphy as the new Director of Sales & Marketing of the new property which opened this past October under the management of Crescent Hotels & Resorts. In her new role, Maureen will oversee all sales and marketing while developing business strategies that drive growth, increase revenue and exceed the hotel's business goals. Boasting a 25-year career in the hospitality industry under Westin, Sheraton and Interstate Hotels & Resorts properties, Maureen is bringing her expertise to Manhattan's newest independent lifestyle brand. She is joining the man agement team of General Manager, Nicole Hendrix, and Director of Revenue Management, Michael Ormond, to oversee the daily sales and marketing responsibilities of Aliz Hotel, while working closely with operations to ensure high-level customer satisfaction and brand loyalty.

Crescent
New York, United States
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Ravi Mehrotra has been named Advisory Board Member at Cornell's Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship (PIHE)

Dr. Ravi Mehrotra, co-founder, president and chief scientist of IDeaS Revenue Solutions, was named to the board of the Leland C. and Mary M. Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship (PIHE) at Cornell University's S.C. College of Business Hotel School. Along with his role leading IDeaS, Mehrotra is a noted author, speaker and innovator in the fields of predictive analytics, forecasting and dynamic-price optimization. As a new PIHE advisory board member, he will help steer the future direction of the Institute, engage its student body through teaching and research, and participate in other academic and social programs in the S.C. Johnson community.

IDeaS
Ithaca, New York, United States
Development Groundbreaking

Five-star Luxury Resort To Anchor Revitalization Of Iconic Catskill Mountains; Opening 2020

Developed by Dream Hotel Group and designed by Nunzio Marc DeSantis Architects, The Chatwal Lodge will be a driving force in the ongoing restoration and revitalization of New York's famed Catskill Mountains. Nestled among 26 acres along the wooded shores of the 1,000-acre Toronto Reservoir, the five-star luxury retreat is expected to open in spring 2020 with 34 private villas and suite accommodations, refined rustic design and world-class, farm-to-table culinary experiences by DUCASSE Paris, founded by multi-Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse.

The Chatwal Hotel
New York, New York, United States
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Innovative Hotel Brand Yotel Announces Second Hotel In New York

Today YOTEL announced it will open in late 2020 its second city hotel in Long Island City, New York. Inspired by the sleek design and comfort of First-Class airline travel, YOTEL first launched its city hotel concept in Midtown Manhattan, just minutes away from Times Square. YOTEL Long Island City marks the group's eighth hotel under development or operation in the US with city hotels in Boston, San Francisco and Miami alongside three YOTELPADproperties in Miami, Park City and Mammoth.

YOTEL
New York, New York, United States
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TSX Broadway - The $2.5B Plan To Build A Branding Behemoth In Times Square

A trio of developers has unveiled plans for a $2.5B development in the heart of Times Square in what they are describing as the next frontier of retail. The project at 1568 Broadway, dubbed TSX Broadway, will include a new 550K SF, 46-story building that will be designed as a "full-building promotional platform ... marketed as offering a single brand with access to the retail, advertising and experiential space," according to the announcement from the development team, which consists of L&L Holding Co., Maefield Development and Fortress Investment Group. Brands such as Amazon, Facebook, YouTube, Samsung, Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba, Disney and Walmart have been said to be interested in the site, Crain's New York Business reports. As part of the revamp, the 1,700-seat Palace Theatre, a landmark that sits on the site, will be lifted 30 feet and a new tower will be built around it, replacing the existing DoubleTree Guest Suites Times Square.

TSX Broadway
New York, New York, United States