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Nick Ivezaj has been appointed as General Manager at Kimpton Ink48 Hotel

Kimpton Ink48 Hotel, a boutique hotel in the heart of Hell"s Kitchen in New York City, appointed Nick Ivezaj as its new GM. In his role, Ivezaj will oversee all aspects of the hotel and its day-to-day operations as well as its continued growth and success. Ivezaj is a Native New Yorker who cut his teeth in hospitality at the famed Plaza Hotel back in 1997. In 2003, he became the director of guest services at the W Times Square. In 2007, he joined Hotel Mela Times Square as GM, a position he held for seven years. Ivezaj then made the move to Highgate Hotels, where he oversaw a new Hilton Hotel in Times Square for more than two years before joining Kimpton Ink48 earlier this year. Accolades Ivezaj received throughout his career include General Manager of the Year by Trust Hospitality in 2012 and New Executive of the Year by Highgate Hotels in 2016.

IHG
New York, New York, United States
Appointment

Rose Brenkus has been appointed as Spa Director, Bamford Haybarn Spa at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

Trilogy Spa Holdings announces the appointment of Rose Brenkus as spa director of Bamford Haybarn Spa at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge. With more than a decade of experience in the spa industry, Brenkus will implement business-driving initiatives and marketing strategies to grow Bamford"s presence in North America, while transforming the second Bamford Haybarn Spa in the US into Brooklyn"s top wellness retreat for New York City locals and visiting tourists.

Trilogy Spa Holdings
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Appointment

Karim Abdelhamid has been appointed as Hotel Manager at The Knickerbocker Hotel

The Knickerbocker Hotel announces the appointment of Karim Abdelhamid to Hotel Manager of the landmark luxury-lifestyle hotel. Effective immediately, Abdelhamid is responsible for managing guest experiences as well as overall operations throughout the 330-room hotel, including the signature restaurant and bar, Charlie Palmer at The Knick; St. Cloud rooftop bar and lounge; ground-level café and eatery, Jake"s Coffee Roasters; and a 2,200-square-foot event space.

Highgate Hotels, L.P.
New York, New York, United States
Development Opening

U.S. micro-hotel pioneer, The Pod Hotels, opens flagship in the heart of Manhattan

The Pod Hotels today announces the opening of its flagship property, Pod Times Square, right in the center of New York City"s hustle and bustle. A BD Hotels property (The Mercer, The Marlton, The Bowery, The Maritime, The Greenwich), Pod Times Square becomes the fifth asset in the Pod Hotel collection following the great success of Pod 51 and Pod 39; Pod BK, the first property in an outer-borough; and Pod DC, the first property outside of New York City. The innovative hotels" proven micro-model boasts the highest percentage of occupancy across the entire BD Hotels portfolio. Pod Times Square will be the biggest Pod to date and will offer accommodations that are a first for the Pod Hotels brand: micro-apartments.

The Pod
New York, New York, United States
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Jason Hsiang has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Development for North America at YOTEL

YOTEL today appointed Jason Hsiang as Senior Vice President of Development for North America. Based in New York, Jason will spearhead the acquisitions and development team responsible for sourcing, negotiating and closing joint venture agreements, acquisitions, and long-term management agreements for new YOTEL, YOTELAIR and YOTELPAD projects in the USA and Canada. Jason joins YOTEL from Thor Equities where most recently he held the position of SVP of Hospitality.

YOTEL
New York, New York, United States
Development Renovation

Adirondack Landmark Hotel Saranac Reopens As Part Of Curio Collection By Hilton After $35 Million Restoration

Reviving the pine-scented gem of an Adirondack legend, Hotel Saranac, Curio Collection by Hilton has officially reopened today after a multimillion-dollar restoration that infuses modern indulgences with untamed North Country spirit. The reopening of the legendary property also marks the hotel"s entrance into the exclusive Curio Collection by Hilton, made up of more than 40 distinctive hotels and resorts.

Curio – A Collection by Hilton
Saranac Lake, New York, United States
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Development Opening

Embassy Suites by Hilton New York - Midtown Manhattan Celebrates Grand Opening

The Buccini/Pollin Group, Hidrock Properties and Hilton Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of the 310-suite Embassy Suites by Hilton New York - Midtown Manhattan in New York. BPGS Construction oversaw entitlement and construction of the project, and PM Hotel Group performed technical services during programming, design and construction and manages the newly opened hotel. CAMPION PLATT Interiors was selected to design the hotel"s public areas, while HVS Design was responsible for the guest suite and corridor designs, and PPA provided the architectural plans.

Embassy Suites by Hilton
New York, New York, United States
Development Rebranding

The Dominick Hotel Debuts in New York City

Unparalleled modern luxury continues in downtown Manhattan as The Dominick, located at 246 Spring Street, debuts today and is now accepting reservations. The independent hotel was formerly known as the Trump SoHo New York. As the only Five-Diamond property in New York City's SoHo neighborhood, the 46-story, 391-room hotel offers guests unsurpassed accommodations and sweeping views of Manhattan and the Hudson River. With paramount service, spacious accommodations, a world-class spa, outdoor pool, three food and beverage venues, and banquet and event space, The Dominick joins only two other premier hotels in New York City that have been accepted into membership of Preferred Hotels & Resorts' prestigious Legend Collection.

Preferred
New York, New York, United States
Appointment

Ileana Acosta has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Kimpton Ink48 Hotel

Kimpton Ink48 Hotel is delighted to announce the appointment of Ileana Acosta as its new Director of Sales and Marketing. In her role, Acosta will execute strategies to increase hotel occupancy and revenue as well as drive bookings for Kimpton Ink48’s 6,000 square feet of contemporary meeting and event space. An accomplished and results-oriented sales professional, Ileana will also grow key accounts, implement partnerships and elevate the hotel’s profile through creative marketing initiatives.

IHG
New York, New York, United States
Development Opening

Hilton's Tapestry Collection Adds Rustic Outdoor Hideaway to Growing Portfolio

Setting an elevated standard of hospitality for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers alike, Tapestry Collection by Hilton has added Tailwater Lodge Altmar to Hilton"s newest collection brand, providing rustic charm and comfort to travelers visiting the quaint New York town. Tailwater Lodge Altmar joins Tapestry Collection by Hilton"s growing portfolio of unique upscale hotels, offering guests an independent hotel stay experience supported by Hilton and its award-winning Hilton Honors program.

Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Altmar, New York, United States
Appointment

Lindsey Sears has been appointed as Director of Sales at Gild Hall, a Thompson Hotel

Thompson Hotels’ Gild Hall, a neighborhood gem in the heart of downtown Manhattan, has appointed Lindsey Sears as director of sales. Sears, a veteran to the hospitality industry of over nine years, was most recently associate director of sales at Hotel 50 Bowery, also included within Two Roads Hospitality’s portfolio, where she led sales efforts for the first New York City outpost of Joie de Vivre.

Thompson
New York, New York, United States
Appointment

Kristine Chiu has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at INNSIDE New York NoMad

Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s leading hotel chain, is pleased to announce Kristine Chiu, an established and results-driven hotel professional with over 15 years of experience, as the new Director of Sales and Marketing of its flagship New York property, INNSIDE New York. With her in-depth experience and knowledge of the New York City Market, prior to starting at INNSIDE New York, Chiu was recently the Director of Sales at the Sheraton Tribeca. Prior to this, she was the Director of Sales and Marketing at Triumph Hotels, including Hotel Belleclaire and Hotel Edison. Previous positions include Global Membership Manager of the New York Region at Club Quarters Hotels, Director of Sales & Marketing at Warwick New York Hotel, Director of Sales at The Iroquois New York (Triumph Hotels), and Director of Sales & Revenue at The Lucerne Hotel, where she began her hospitality career. In her new role at INNSIDE New York, Chiu will work closely with the hotel’s General Manager, Alex Spektor, and will continue to increase the property’s visibility within various marketing channels and driving the hotel’s sales goals. Launched in March 2016, INNSIDE New York is a North American flagship property for the brand. The hotel consists of 313 spacious guestrooms, including eight terrace suites offering spectacular views of the Empire State Building, that cater to both savvy business travelers and leisure guests. With a prime central location in the heart of the city, the hotel delivers smart and efficient service, contemporary design and exceptional technology to guests.

Melia
New York, New York, United States
Appointment

Denise Fernandez has been appointed as Director of Leisure Sales at Trump SoHo® New York

Fernandez brings over a decade of hospitality experience to her role as Director of Leisure Sales, most recently as Senior Sales Manager for Pineapple Luxury Hotel Specialists, a company that provides marketing and sales representation to a portfolio of upscale hotels around the globe. Other past positions include Regional Sales Manager for COMO Hotels and Resorts and Sales Manager for Peninsula New York. In this new role, Fernandez will be responsible for the leisure sales and consortia accounts based in the Americas for both Trump SoHo and Trump International Hotel & Tower New York.

Trump
New York, New York, United States
Development Opening

Pod Brooklyn has opened

Pod Brooklyn opened its doors in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, introducing the next generation of properties from BD Hotels in partnership with CB Developers. Following the models in Manhattan and Washington D.C. (Pod 51, Pod 39 & Pod DC), Pod Brooklyn carries on with the microhotel concept, which utilizes modular guestrooms built entirely in Poland and shipped to New York City. The property stands on the corner of Metropolitan and Driggs Avenue.

The Pod
Brooklyn, New York, United States