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Melonie Johnson has been appointed as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, and MGM Resorts Luxury Destination

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, and MGM Resorts Luxury Destination, has announced the appointment of Melonie Johnson as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Having entered into the role during Atlantic City's COVID-19-mandated shutdown, Johnson worked closely with local officials to safely reopen the property in July. She will continue to oversee daily operations and strategic direction at the property in her new role, and is the first Black female to be named president of an Atlantic City casino.

MGM Resorts International
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Development Reopening

ALTO Rooftop at Montclair’s MC Hotel Welcoming Guests

The MC Hotel, in the heart of Montclair, NJ -- located just 45 minutes via car outside of New York City, has reopened doors to its popular ALTO rooftop, the City's only rooftop bar. Located on the ninth floor of the hotel through the building's Bloomfield Avenue entrance, the spacious rooftop space is now open for drinks Wednesdays - Sundays, with reservations encouraged through opentable.com. Guests can sip on a glass of sparkling rose or a handcrafted cocktail while enjoying sweeping views of the New York City skyline.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Montclair, New Jersey, United States
Development Reopening

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Reopens In Time for End of Summer Getaways

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa officially reopened its doors last week, welcoming guests back to the famed Atlantic City casino after a temporary closure due to COVID-19. Working closely with state government officials to ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, the hotel, three acres of gaming entertainment, outdoor pools and select retail are open, operating at reduced capacity providing guests a safe and responsible experience. The reopening has been overseen by Borgata's newest President and COO, Melonie Johnson, the the first Black woman to run an Atlantic City casino and one of only a handful of Black women who are leading casinos in the country.Borgata has also introduced two exciting new outdoor dining concepts - Sunbar at The Water Club for poolside al fresco dining and Borgata Street Eats Food & Beer Trucks for a selection of savory and sweet tacos from Borgata's award-winning culinary team. Guests can also take advantage of the brand new BorgataEATS, featuring restaurant take-out and in-room delivery from select onsite eateries. Safety precautions include custom built hand washing stations and hand sanitizers, temperature screenings for all guests and employees, and polycarbonate barriers around table games. Further information on safety procedures are outlined in MGM Resorts' comprehensive "Seven-Point Safety Plan".

MGM Resorts International
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Development Opening

Canopy By Hilton Debuts In New York Metropolitan Area

Canopy by Hilton, Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) lifestyle hotel brand, announced today the opening of Canopy by Hilton Jersey City Arts District, marking the brand's first outpost in the New York City Metropolitan Area. The hotel's arrival will support the robust culture of the Arts District with the area's first truly elevated hospitality offering, providing a new hub for the fast-growing creative community.

Canopy by Hilton
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Appointment

Irene Song has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing & Lead Sales Enthusiast at Canopy by Hilton Jersey City

Irene Song joins the Jersey City-based property bringing her extensive background in hospitality sales and marketing to the Canopy team. Song received her Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality and Tourism Management from New York University and most recently held the Director of Sales position at two hotels under Boast Hotels portfolio, Red Lion Inn & Suites and Holiday Inn Express.

Hilton
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Appointment

Ashley Jacobs has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Somerset Hills Hotel, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Somerset Hills Hotel, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton™ property, announced today the appointment of Ashley Jacobs as area director of sales and marketing for the 118-room boutique hotel. Ashley will spearhead the sales team at the reimagined community staple, set to open doors in the heart of historic Warren, N.J. in Spring 2020.

Valor Hospitality
Warren, New Jersey, United States
Development Opening

Hampton by Hilton Opens New Property in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey

Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton, the global upper-midscale brand known for its commitment to providing unmatched guest service, today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn by Hilton Egg Harbor Township Atlantic City in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. Owned by SSN Egg Harbor LLC, the property features 111 modern and spacious rooms and offers travelers high-quality, value-added amenities.

Hampton by Hilton
Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, United States
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Vivian Cohen has been appointed as Director of Catering and Events at Hilton Short Hills

Cohen most recently served as associate director of catering and events of The Wagner at the Battery Hotel, New York. A 20-year hospitality professional, she began her career with Sheraton Parsippany as a senior catering sales manager before transitioning into a director role. From there, Cohen held executive positions at W Hoboken, W New York - Times Square, The Knickerbocker Hotel and Hilton Short Hills in 2017 before joining The Wagner at the Battery Hotel.

Hilton
Short Hills, New Jersey, United States
Appointment

Paul Marsico has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Somerset Hills Hotel, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Somerset Hills Hotel, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton™ property, set to re-open doors in January 2020, announced today the appointment of Paul Marsico as director of sales and marketing. In his new role, Marsico will spearhead the sales organization, creating and implementing innovative sales and marketing initiatives for the 118-room boutique hotel and events venue.

Hilton
Sommerset Hills, New Jersey, United States
Development Opening

Now Open: EnVue, an Autograph Collection Hotel, Weehawken, New Jersey

Weehawken, NJ - August 20, 2019 - EnVue has announced its opening, joining Autograph Collection, Marriott International's newest collection of independent, characterful hotels that are each hand selected for their inherent craft and distinct perspective on design and hospitality, creating an Exactly Like Nothing Else experience.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Weehawken, New Jersey, United States
Development Opening

Now Open: The MC Hotel, an Autograph Collection Hotel, New Jersey

The MC hotel is managed by Aparium Hotel Group, making this the group's entrance into the East Coast, bringing their signature destination driven hospitality to the market. The 159-room, 120,000 square-foot ground-up development joins the Marriott Autograph Collection portfolio, celebrating and championing the energetic and lively neighborhood of downtown Montclair - located just 45 minutes via car outside of New York City. On-site hospitality assets in the hotel feature a full conference and social event space on the entire second floor; and Allegory, a full-service lobby restaurant, and Alto, a ninth floor indoor/outdoor rooftop bar and lounge, both overseen by Executive Chef Daniel Kill.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Montclair, New Jersey, United States
Development Groundbreaking

Briad Group Breaks Ground on Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton in New Jersey

Courtyard by Marriott celebrated the groundbreaking of Courtyard Hamilton on Wednesday, August 7th. Located at 530 State Highway 130, the hotel will provide guests with easy access to Trenton and Princeton and will be within an hour of New York City and Philadelphia. The property will also place guests near Princeton University, Six Flags Great Adventure and a variety of shops and restaurants. The Hamilton location will employee approximately 40 people and is slated to open early 2021. Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton is owned and managed by Briad Lodging Group, LLC, the hotel division of Livingston, New Jersey-based The Briad Group.

The Briad Group
Hamilton, New Jersey, United States