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Melissa Brown has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Virgin Hotels New York City

Having started her hospitality career in hotel operations, Melissa Brown swiftly moved into the luxury and lifestyle hotel space within the sales and marketing vertical and held positions as Regional Director and Vice President for global brands such as Park Hyatt, St Regis, and W Hotels as well as independent hotels such as Nikko San Francisco and Paramount Hotel in New York. Her expertise has a proven track record with repositioning, openings, business development and hotel acquisition for Luxe and WorldHotels She is native to San Francisco, California but currently resides in Connecticut with her eight-year-old daughter.

Virgin Hotels
New York, New York, United States
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Bill Conn has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Managing Director at HVS Executive Search

HVS Executive Search announces the promotion of Bill Conn to Executive Vice President, Managing Director. Bill's 15 years of experience in financial services, hospitality-related business development and sales management coupled with 16+ years in Hospitality Executive Search allows him to bring a multi-dimensional approach to his work at HVS. He has successfully led many C-level searches across all functional areas, working with clients in the hotel, restaurant, and travel/leisure industries. Bill views his role as that of a strategic partner helping his clients solve problems and achieve their business goals. He is a member of the Board of Trustees at The Cliff Valley School in Atlanta, GA and is a graduate of Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business with a minor in Economics.

HVS
United States
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Candice A. Cancino has been appointed as General Manager at Virgin Hotels New York

Virgin Hotels, the luxury-lifestyle hotel brand by Sir Richard Branson, is pleased to announce that Candice A. Cancino has been appointed as Virgin Hotels New York's General Manager. In her role, Cancino will oversee operations and strategies for the 460-room New York City hotel in NoMad and will manage all aspects of the hotel opening including all recruitment. Engaging with the local community is a key focus for Cancino and the hotel, and she will play a pivotal role in promoting Virgin Hotels New York as a destination for locals and tourists for both the leisure and business segments.

Virgin Hotels
New York, New York, United States
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Lark Hotels Announces The Opening Of Bluebird Lake Placid for January 11, 2023

Lark Hotels is thrilled to announce the addition of Bluebird Lake Placid to the growing Bluebird by Lark portfolio, Lark Hotels' collection of redesigned, contemporary hotels, motels and ski lodges. Slated to open its first phase on January 11, 2023, Bluebird is conducting extensive renovations of the downtown property to open Bluebird Lake Placid throughout 2023. Steps away from Mirror Lake, Bluebird Lake Placid will offer guests a serene lakeside retreat with 90 rooms inspired by Japanese and Scandinavian design to maximize relaxation.

Lark Hotels
Lake Placid, New York, United States
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Simon Rodrigues has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences

As part of the hotel's executive team, Rodrigues will work alongside General Manager Oliver Dudler and oversee all sales and marketing initiatives for Raffles Boston, one of the most anticipated hotel openings of 2023, slated to debut in the summer. A star within the hospitality industry, Rodrigues is a Boston native with over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality.

Accor
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Dual-Branded Le Méridien and Element Salt Lake City Downtown to Open Mid-January 2023

The Ritchie Group, a Salt Lake City based development group, announced today that Le Méridien Salt Lake City Downtown and Element Salt Lake City Downtown will open mid-January 2023. This is the first dual-pad property in Salt Lake City, as well as the first Le Méridien and Element combination of Marriott brands. Additionally, this is the first Le Méridien in the state of Utah and the first hotel with a full-scale rooftop bar in the market. Salt Lake City's newest property is managed by Azul Hospitality Group, a San Diego-based hospitality management platform that provides an innovative approach to maximizing performance.

Element® By Westin
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States