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Nathan Goodman has been appointed as Area Director of Sales and Marketing at Time Hotels

Goodman takes on this new role with Time Hotels after serving as the Associate Director of Sales at The Time New York in 2015. He was promoted shortly thereafter to Director of Sales and Marketing, and since joining the team, has helped sign more than one hundred corporate contracts and increase sales growth by fifty percent year over year. Prior to joining The Time, Goodman formerly served as Sales Manager with The Carlton, now known as The James Nomad. He also held rank as Corporate Sales Director at Interstate Hotels (The Roosevelt), and Area Director of Corporate Sales for Westhouse and Park Central. He has extensive experience with both corporate travel management as well as with travel agencies.

Tina Mazullo has been appointed as General Manager at The Time Nyack.

Mazzullo advances to her position as The Time Nyack's General Manager from her previous role as the property's Sales Manager. A member of the Time Hotel team since January 2017, she has been dedicated to elevating levels of customer service and operations while simultaneously maximizing profit for brand's newest property just north of the city in New York's Rockland County. Mazzullo’s hospitality experience prior to joining The Time team stretches the greater part of a decade. She began her career as a Guest Service Agent and has since served leadership roles managing hotel operations for Island Hospitality, and general management operations for Townsport International, a 500-member fitness center. Mazzullo also served as Director of Sales at Island Hospitality, where she helped drive revenue across various brands including Hilton, Starwood and Marriott.

Robert Rechtermann has been appointed as General Manager at The London NYC

Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) luxury hotel portfolio for the smart luxury traveler, today announced the appointment of Robert Rechtermann as general manager of The London NYC. In his role, Robert will oversee the day-to-day operations of the prestigious 562-key all-suite luxury hotel as the property undergoes a complete 18-month long renovation before it officially reflags as Conrad New York Midtown in spring 2019. Rechtermann brings an impressive 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, primarily in the luxury segment, boasting an extensive background in hotel leadership and management.

Emily Venugopal has been appointed as Director - Hospitality at Relevance International

Increasing new business wins for the Hospitality division of the agency, spearheading PR goals for existing clients, developing dynamic Public Relations & Social Media Strategies for hotels, global hotel brands, tourism boards, luxe cruise lines and hospitality related clients, providing senior level counsel across the agency.

Stefan Mirevski has been appointed as General Manager at Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza

As the hotel's general manager, Mirevski will oversee the day-to-day operations of this prestigious 439-room landmark property, continuing to build upon the hotel’s reputation as a “home away from home” for the world’s most esteemed leaders, diplomats and heads of state. Stefan will spearhead all hotel operations with a focus on the development of new guest service programming and identification of revenue-driving sales and marketing initiatives. Positioned in the hotel’s leading role, Mirevski will build a high-performing executive team, motivating them to consider new tactics that will exceed guest satisfaction, improve operational productivity and enhance profitability in order to surpass property goals and push the hotel’s development forward as a top leisure and business destination in New York City.

The London NYC to Rebrand as Conrad New York Midtown

Conrad Hotels & Resorts, a Hilton (NYSE: HLT) luxury hotel for the smart luxury traveler, today announced plans to manage The London NYC and subsequently reflag as the Conrad New York Midtown following a complete renovation in spring 2019. Beginning in October 2017, the Luxury Group within Hilton Management Services (HMS) will take over the operation of The London NYC. The re-imagined property is scheduled to officially rebrand as a Conrad hotel within 18 months. Conrad New York Midtown will become the luxury brand"s second property in New York City, following the opening of Conrad New York in lower Manhattan in 2012.

Mondrian Park Avenue Opens Today In Manhattan's Buzzing NoMad Neighborhood

Opening today, Mondrian Park Avenue brings a new luxury lifestyle experience to New York City's NoMad neighborhood. Managed by Journal Hotels and licensed from sbe, Mondrian Park Avenue will be a cultural hotspot, providing a lively dining and nightlife scene, and serving as a hub for vibrant art. The hotel's convenient location near landmarks such as Madison Square Park, the Flatiron District and the Empire State Building will also connect guests with some of the City's best cultural experiences.

Moxy Debuts at Times Square

The Moxy Times Square, the 15th outpost in the brand"s portfolio, has celebrated its grand opening in the former Mills Hotel in Manhattan. Originally constructed in 1907, the hotel from Lightstone was transformed by a star team of collaborators: locally based architectural firm Stonehill & Taylor; design firms Yabu Pushelberg and Rockwell Group; and TAO Group, the creator and operator of the property"s F&B outlets.

Maggie Mojica has been appointed as Director of Sales at The St. Regis New York

Maggie has held a variety of positions where she has gained exceptional experience in the luxury hospitality arena; she comes to The St. Regis New York from the New York Hilton Midtown, where she served as the Director of Sales. In her role, she was responsible for the growth and development of the international sales team. Prior to her role at the New York Hilton Midtown, Maggie served as the Director of Sales of The Waldorf Astoria New York, where she and her team consistently exceeded revenue goals by a minimum of 25 percent each quarter and gained exceptional insight and experience into the luxury hospitality arena. Earlier in her career, she also worked as the Director of Northeast Sales for El Conquistador Resort & Spa in Puerto Rico and as the Convention Services Manager at The New York Marriott Marquis in New York, further enhancing her hospitality background.

Introducing Downtown Brooklyn's The Tillary

Introducing Downtown Brooklyn's only true boutique hotel property, The Tillary, the neighborhood's newest sensory hotel, managed by JAM 26 Hotels. Formerly "The Dazzler Brooklyn," the re-branded The Tillary offers a new take of its former self, focusing on offering its guests an experiential stay that focuses on appeasing the five senses, from its plush textures and textiles to signature scents and partnerships with local purveyors and tastemakers to deliver a truly authentic Brooklyn experience.

Embassy Suites Debuts at Syracuse's Destiny USA

Embassy Suites by Hilton, a global brand of upscale, all-suite hotels from Hilton (NYSE: HLT), announced today the opening of a newly-built hotel at Destiny USA, New York's largest shopping, dining, outlet and entertainment destination. Embassy Suites by Hilton takes pride in offering guests an approachable and stress-free experience at each of its spacious, all-suites hotel properties.

Accor Opens First ibis Styles Hotel in USA

AccorHotels has expanded its ibis Styles brand to the United States with the opening of ibis Styles New York LaGuardia Airport. The ibis Styles New York LaGuardia Airport is not only the first ibis Styles hotel in the U.S., but it will also serve as the flagship hotel for the brand in the country. Located at the former site of the LaGuardia Airport Hotel, the property has undergone a major renovation to bring it within ibis Styles brand standards.

David Brandt has been appointed as Director of Catering and Events at Conrad New York

In his new role, Brandt will be responsible for overseeing all catering operations on property including event planning and event execution. He will serve as liaison between the Conrad New York and Union Square Events, the catering business of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group. Union Square Events is Conrad New York’s exclusive catering partner. Brandt will play an integral role in expanding Conrad New York’s presence within Manhattan’s catering and events market. Having helmed catering and events operations at a variety of luxury properties in New York, Chicago, Miami and Philadelphia, Brandt brings a wealth of industry knowledge to the hotel. Prior to joining Conrad New York, Brandt served as associate director of catering at Waldorf Astoria New York, a post he held at the prestigious hotel from 2015 and 2017. Brandt joined the Waldorf Astoria New York team from Chicago, where he served as the vice president of sales and marketing at Kehoe Designs and the director of catering at the Palmer House Hilton. Brandt earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics at Grand Valley State.

Effie Tsavalias has been appointed as General Manager at Pod Brooklyn

BD Hotels, led by developers Richard Born and Ira Drukier, is pleased to announce the appointment of Effie Tsavalias as General Manager of Pod Brooklyn, opening this September in the trendy Williamsburg neighborhood. Tsavalias brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role from previous hospitality experience and will oversee all aspects of hotel operations at the 249 room property. Tsavalias’s role will include overseeing guest services, housekeeping, maintenance, sales, and spearheading the property’s grand opening.

Luca Brunelle has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Gideon Putnam

Luca Brunelle has been appointed executive chef of The Gideon Putnam in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The historic Gideon Putnam is operated by global hospitality company Delaware North on behalf of New York State. In his role, Brunelle will oversee all culinary operations for the 124-room resort’s modern American eatery, Putnam’s Restaurant, as well as the seasonally-operated Putnam’s Patio. He will be responsible for production and catering management for the resort’s meeting spaces, including the newly renovated grand ballroom, as well as the training and development of kitchen staff. Brunelle joined Delaware North after more than 20 years of experience in the food service industry. He previously ran the kitchens at Cornell’s in Little Italy in Schenectady, N.Y.; Nicole’s Restaurant in Albany, N.Y.; and Brown’s Brewing in Troy, N.Y. His extensive experience includes event management, quality assurance of recipes, and crafting special and new menu items with a focus on waste minimization. The chef has also been an active figure in the local food and beverage community. He is a participant in the annual Cor-CIA programming with Master Chef Dale Miller, creating a joint scholarship program benefitting Cornell University and the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Albany Country Club. He has executed cooking demonstrations on local television stations, and has earned two People's Choice Awards from the Albany Culinary Cornucopia and gold medals and awards from more than 20 American Culinary Federation-sponsored competitions.