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John Chan has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Development at sbe

sbe, the leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award-winning hospitality venues globally, announced today that John Chan has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Development. In his new role, John is responsible for growing sbe’s hotel development pipeline and real estate investments globally. He will work with owners and developers to execute new hotel management and license deals to further grow sbe. John is based in New York. John has 13 years of corporate deal making and development experience. Prior to his current position, he worked at Starwood Hotels & Resorts for 12 years. Most recently, he focused on global development, working on all three facets of Starwood’s portfolio – owned, managed and franchise properties. He also previously led strategic development, operations, finance and contracting for its supply chain group. Additionally, John worked in corporate development, evaluating a broad range of brand and portfolio growth, and related business acquisition opportunities.

sbe
New York, New York, United States
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Mark Purcell has been appointed as VP Development, North America at AccorHotels

Mr Purcell brings over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry focused in the areas of acquisitions and development, finance and operations. He previously led a regional development team for Starwood Hotels & Resorts as Vice President, Development. Mr Purcell and his team secured management and franchise agreements on more than 100 hotel projects valued at over $10 Billion that added more than 30,000 rooms to the Starwood system across all product types.

Accor
New York, New York, United States
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Joseph Lallave has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Ritz Carlton Central Park

The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park is delighted to announce the appointment of Joseph Lallave as executive chef. Promoted from executive sous chef, Lallave is poised to lead the culinary efforts of this iconic hotel. Situated in a landmark building, The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park features three distinct dining outlets including the hotel’s signature restaurant Auden Bistro, The Star Lounge, and the Club Lounge. A graduate of The French Culinary Institute New York, Lallave had the privilege of studying under internationally renowned chefs Jacque Pépin, André Soltner, and Alain Sailhac, where he received hands on practical training in classical French techniques. Since then, Lallave has become an accomplished leader over his 18 year hospitality career with experience in fine dining, multi-outlet hotel management, and high volume catering. A member of the Marriott family for the past five years, Lallave previously served as executive sous chef at JW Marriott Essex House New York, before starting at Forbes Travel Guide Five Star and AAA Five-Diamond Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park as executive sous chef in 2016.

Marriott
New York, New York, United States
Development Rebranding

Tapestry Collection by Hilton™ and Youth Service America Spark Partnership as First Hotel in New York Debuts

ravelers who seek independent, reliable hotels who also appreciate the benefits of an award-winning loyalty program now have the option of a charming new respite in the heart of Syracuse with the conversion of the first hotel into Hilton's vibrant, upscale collection brand - Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Syracuse, New York, United States
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Michaela Foley has been appointed as Director of Sales Northeast Region at Palace Resorts

Respected and well-known in the hotel industry, Foley possesses over 12 years of experience spanning luxury boutique properties to large branded hotel companies. Foley’s passion for the industry, unparalleled skill-set, and professionalism have prepared her for the position of Director of Sales for the Northeast Region. Prior to joining the Palace Resorts team, Foley was most recently affiliated with sbe, where she represented SLS Park Avenue and The Redbury New York, as the Area Director of Group Sales.

Palace Resorts
New York, New York, United States
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Noam Gafni has been appointed as Vice President of Business Development at Performance Hospitality Management (PHM)

Gafni’s experience in the hospitality industry spans over two decades and includes advisory, sales and business development roles in the global hotel market. Prior to joining PHM, Gafni served as Vice President of hospitality for Berko & Associates, a New York City-based multidisciplinary real-estate services firm that specializes in strategic solutions for hotel investors. He also served as Vice President of Sales and Development for Luxe Hotels and L.E. Hotels and was responsible for expanding and managing global sales and business development for more than 200 hotels worldwide. Gafni received an undergraduate degree in Hotel Management and MBA with concentration in Marketing from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. In his new role, Gafni is responsible for identifying and cultivating new strategic alliances and expanding Performance Hospitality’s management business cross-country. Gafni will lead the development team and operate out of the company’s New York office.

Performance Hospitality Management (PHM)
New York, New York, United States
Development Pipeline

Illuminating Hudson, New York: Historic Candle Factory Transformed to Become Iconic Hotel for Tribute Portfolio

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) with Redburn Development today announced the signing and groundbreaking of The Wick as part of Tribute Portfolio, the company"s newest brand of exceptional independent hotels around the world. The adaptive re-use building was built in the mid-nineteenth century as a candle and soap manufacturing facility and will undergo a meticulous transformation before opening as a full-service boutique hotel later this year. With its captivating design, The Wick is poised shine a light on Hudson for global travelers and local residents –two hours north of New York City and one block from Amtrak station.

Tribute Portfolio
Hudson, New York, United States
Development Opening

Hyatt and Lexin Capital Debut Hyatt House New York/Chelsea in Historic Flower District

Hyatt and Lexin Capital, as developer and owner, are pleased to announce the debut of Hyatt House New York/Chelsea, a 150-room extended-stay hotel situated at the center of Chelsea"s historic Flower District. The 30-story new-build property is the first Hyatt House hotel to open in New York City. The hotel provides the comforts of home with contemporary touches including floor-to-ceiling windows, loft-like guestrooms, custom furniture pieces, apartment-style kitchen suites, abundant outdoor space, and sweeping views of the city"s skyline. The hotel is perfect for travelers on a quick New York City getaway or business trip, as well as those looking for a premium extended-stay experience. Nestled at the corner of 6th Avenue and 28th Street, Hyatt House New York/Chelsea was designed by Nobutaka Ashihara Architect PC. The hotel showcases a strong, vertical expression complemented by clean lines and a glossy, slender facade standing 30 stories high. The exterior design is inspired by the many vertical structures in Manhattan. A soft limestone color contrasted with light blue tinted glass achieve a sense of harmony, creating a striking blue look to the exterior. 

Hyatt House
New York, New York, United States
Development Opening

First Joie de Vivre Hotel in NYC Opens in Chinatown

Hotel 50 Bowery, a Joie de Vivre property, has opened in Manhattan"s Chinatown neighborhood. The 229-guestroom boutique hotel was developed and is owned by Chu Enterprises. Located at 50 Bowery St., the hotel's second floor has a permanent exhibit installed by the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) in the second floor gallery. The 1,500-sq.-ft. exhibit called the "Heart of Chinatown" delves into the history of the area"s core streets— Bayard, Bowery, Canal, Doyers, Elizabeth, Mott and Pell.

JdV by Hyatt
New York, New York, United States
Development Opening

Homewood Suites by Hilton Schenectady Opens

Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Schenectady. Designed for guests who want to travel on their own terms, Homewood Suites by Hilton Schenectady offers guests all the comforts of home, whether they are traveling for work or enjoying a well-earned getaway. With 106 new suites, the hotel is an upscale, all-suite, riverfront property in the area, boasting scenic views of the Mohawk River, deep-rooted history and exquisite appeal.

Homewood Suites
Schenectady, New York, United States
Development Opening

Ian Schrager’s New Brand PUBLIC to Make June Debut in New York City’s Lower East Side

Times change. People change. Culture changes. Luxury as we once knew it has changed. Hotels have not. A new way of living requires a new kind of hotel. There has not been a new idea in the lifestyle hotel space since Ian Schrager"s Morgans, Royalton and Paramount hotels over 25 years ago. Every hotel since then has been derivative of those. The time is right, in this new milieu, for a disruption in hospitality as there clearly is a dislocation in the market. It is the same type of dislocation and void that led Schrager to conceptualize Morgans back in 1982 which created a cultural revolution and changed the industry.

Public
New York, New York, United States
Development Rebranding

Ascott to debut award-winning Citadines brand in United States with acquisition of prime property on New York’s Fifth Avenue

CapitaLand"s wholly owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has acquired a prime property on New York"s Fifth Avenue. It will invest a total of close to US$50 million (S$68 million) in the property. The operating 125-unit Hotel Central Fifth Avenue New York will undergo renovation in phases to prepare for its rebranding to Citadines Fifth Avenue New York in 2018. It will mark the debut of Ascott"s first Citadines serviced residence in the U.S.

Citadines
New York, New York, United States
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Tara Cruz has been appointed as Director of Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, the latest property in the Four Seasons portfolio in Manhattan, is pleased to announce the official appointment of Tara Cruz as Director of Spa. In her position, Tara oversees the day to day operations of The Spa which includes seven treatment rooms (including a couple’s Spa Suite), a nail room, an indoor relaxation room, boutique, outdoor terrace, 24 hour fitness center and a 75-foot indoor lap pool. Tara also oversees the partnership with the two European Brands that are exclusively stocked with Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown - Dr Burgener from Switzerland and Omorovicza from Budapest, Hungary. The Spa is the ultimate sanctuary of wellness and pampering in the heart of the city with results-driven therapies featuring European Brands.

Four Seasons
New York, New York, United States
Development Opening

Highly-Anticipated LUMA Hotel Times Square Opens Its Doors

Officially opening its doors May 2, 2017, LUMA Hotel Times Square shines a new light in the neighborhood, proudly welcoming guests with a contemporary and innovative approach to hospitality. A newly built hotel nestled between two pre-war buildings on 41st Street between Broadway and Avenue of the Americas and adjacent to Bryant Park, LUMA is ideally located amongst New York City main businesses and world-renowned attractions, radiating sophistication, modernity, comfort, illuminating the spirit of New York City.

LUMA Hotel San Francisco
New York, New York, United States