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Lourdes Harkins has been appointed as director of human resources at Doral Arrowwood

BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Lourdes Harkins as director of human resources for Doral Arrowwood. The resort, located in Rye Brook, New York, is a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property. Mike McNeill, Benchmark’s general manager, made the announcement. Lourdes Harkins brings 22 years of leadership experience in human resources management to her new position at Doral Arrowwood. She was previously area director of human resources for Destinations Hotel & Resorts, based at Tarrytown Estate and Conference Center. Ms. Harkins is a graduate of the College of Mount Saint Vincent where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business with a concentration in Human Resources. She resides in New York City.

Pyramid Global Hospitality
Rye Brook, New York, United States
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Marion Roger has been appointed as North American General Manager at Dayuse.com

Fueled by a $17 million Series A in early 2016 after seeing huge success in Europe, the global leader in online day-stay reservations (renting a hotel room during the day), adds talented industry veterans to their senior executive team, significantly enhancing their world class executive management capabilities. Currently operational in 18 countries, Dayuse.com is approaching the US with a holistic view, and a hyper-focus on investing in leading connectivity technology, enabling faster market penetration. Marion Roger is appointed North American General Manager. Roger has over 25 years of eCommerce and electronic distribution expertise in the hospitality sector and is recognized as one of the most connected supply chain specialists in the space. Her track record in both management and business development in the hotel booking area is global, forged after more than two decades with online travel startups in Europe and New York City. Her remit for Dayuse.com provides solid foundation as the company expands and adds thousands of North American hospitality suppliers. Marion is based in New York, Dayuse.com’s North American HQ.

Dayuse.com
New York, New York, United States
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Soyoung Lee has been appointed as Director of Revenue Management at Dream Midtown

As Director of Revenue Management, Soyoung Lee is responsible for maximizing revenue for Dream Midtown through the development and implementation of innovative strategies, data and demand trends. Lee arrives at Dream Midtown from Morgans Hotel Group in New York, where she advanced from Northeast Regional Revenue Analyst to Director of Revenue Management in just under five years. Previously, Lee spent two years with The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner in McLean, Va., joining as Rooms Division LIVE Leader and departing as a Market Research Analyst. Born and raised in Silver Spring, Md., Lee earned a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management from New York University and a Masters of Science in Banking and Financial Services Management from Boston University.

Dream Hotel Group
New York, New York, United States
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Ashlee Thomas has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Dream Midtown

As Director of Sales & Marketing, Ashlee Thomas leads all sales efforts through the development of creative tactics to increase business at Dream Midtown, while also keeping the hotel front of mind for its customer base, including meetings and events clients. Thomas joins Dream Midtown from Global Hospitality Service, where, as Director of Sales - Americas, she was tasked with identifying corporate and group revenue opportunities, and leveraging strong industry relationships to uncover new business for the company's hotel partners. Previous roles included Director of Corporate Sales for The Quin in New York City; Area Sales Manager for Kimpton Hotels of New York; and Global Account Executive for Starwood Global Sales. She got her start in the industry as Sales Coordinator for Swissôtel New York. A native of Augusta, Ohio, Thomas studied Education at the University of Dayton in Ohio.

Dream Hotel Group
New York, New York, United States
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Douglas Solis has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Omni Berkshire Place

The luxurious Omni Berkshire Place, located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, has announced new culinary leadership. Douglas Solis has been named the director of food and beverage, and Paul Fazio has been appointed executive chef. This new leadership tandem will oversee all financial, managerial, and operational aspects of the hotel’s culinary endeavors, including catering, in-room dining, and the hotel’s new fine dining establishment, Bob’s Steak & Chop House.

Omni
New York, New York, United States
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Stephanie Happ has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside

The Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Happ to Director of Sales & Marketing at the property, effective immediately. With a decade of hospitality experience and keen focus on revenues, Stephanie devises innovative and effective strategies to draw leisure, group and events clientele to her properties.

Radisson Hotel Group
Rochester, New York, United States
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Karin Kopano has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel 50 Bowery

Karin Kopano brings her expertise in launching hospitality concepts on both ends of the East Coast to Hotel 50 Bowery. She began her career in Miami with Morgans Hotel Group’s Shore Club, and was part of the team to open Hotel Victor, the boutique debut from Hyatt Hotels and Resorts. She then earned the role of hotel manager for Miami’s Gansevoort Hotel, where she oversaw general operations, developed company-wide service standards, and created a management training program to mentor aspiring hospitality professionals. With proven leadership skills, Gansevoort called upon Kopano to open and take the general manager position of its flagship hotel on Park Avenue in New York City. After five years, she relocated to The Hamptons to open Baron’s Cove before returning to Manhattan to oversee strategic development and serve as day-to-day leadership for Hotel 50 Bowery.

Commune
New York, New York, United States
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Deirdre Yack has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hotel 50 Bowery

Deirdre Yack started her career at Le Parker Meridien where she spent six years developing feeder markets for the AAA Four Diamond property. During this time, Yack also committed three years to the United States Air Force Reserves, undergoing basic training and devoting weekends to the military. The experience solidified Yack’s values of respect, teamwork, and an effective chain of command, tenets that helped shape her hospitality career. Additional sales positions were held with Omni Berkshire Place, The Regent Wall Street, and Denihan Hospitality Group. She then realized her passion for property openings, and joined Highgate Hotels in 2009 to launch the Hilton Fashion District. With a number of additional openings under her belt - including Hyatt 48 Lexington in 2011 and The Lexington New York City Marriott Autograph Collection in 2013 - as well as a return to Denihan in 2014, Yack brings more than two decades of sales experience to Hotel 50 Bowery.

Commune
New York, New York, United States
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Carolyn Bordonaro has been appointed as Director of Sales at Hotel Saranac

Roedel Companies has announced Carolyn Bordonaro as Director of Sales for the Hotel Saranac. Bordonaro has extensive experience in the hospitality industry, including the Adirondacks. Her most recent position was Director of Sales for The Courtyard by Marriott Lake Placid, N.Y. Bordonaro is responsible for crafting sales strategies for the Hotel Saranac and helping support the hotel's major restoration. Bordonaro received her Bachelor's Degree from SUNY at Buffalo and Master Certificate in Foodservice from Cornell's School of Hotel Administration.

Roedel Companies
Saranac Lake, New York, United States
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Jackie Collens has been appointed as Director of Sales at St. Regis New York

The St. Regis New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Donald as Director of Sales and Marketing, and Jackie Collens as Director of Sales for the flagship property located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. In her new role, Katie will oversee the property sales, marketing and advertising activities, while Jackie will work closely with the team in the development and execution of strategic sales initiatives across a range of platforms for the highly acclaimed hotel.

Starwood
New York, New York, United States
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Katie Donald has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at St. Regis New York

The St. Regis New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Donald as Director of Sales and Marketing, and Jackie Collens as Director of Sales for the flagship property located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. In her new role, Katie will oversee the property sales, marketing and advertising activities, while Jackie will work closely with the team in the development and execution of strategic sales initiatives across a range of platforms for the highly acclaimed hotel.

Starwood
New York, New York, United States
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Timo Weiland has been appointed as Style Director for the Crowne Plaza® Brand at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces at New York Fashion Week that Timo Weiland, New York based Womens and Menswear brand, has been appointed as Style Director for the Crowne Plaza® brand in the Americas and will design a new collection of hotel team member uniforms. Timo Weiland’s aspiring, dynamic and travel-minded style for the modern consumer complements the Crowne Plaza brand’s guest’s desire for holistic business travel offerings to enhance productivity while feeling restored and inspired.

IHG
New York, New York, United States
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Pamela Feick has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Langham Place, New York, Fifth Avenue

Langham Place, New York, Fifth Avenue is proud to announce the appointment of Pamela Feick as the hotel’s new director of sales and marketing. In this role, Pamela will direct and oversee the hotel’s sales, marketing, public relations and social media teams and be responsible for the continued promotion of the hotel as it completes a renovation that will include new marquee suites, a newly re-branded Chuan Body + Soul Spa, and state-of-the-art fitness center.

Langham
New York, New York, United States
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Michael Salyers has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Saranac

Salyers, 41, has a deep background in the hotel industry, including almost a decade with hotels in the Adirondacks, most recently with High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid. He served in several capacities at High Peaks, including Director of Front Office Operations, Director of Revenue and Director of Food and Beverage. He was also the Spa Director of the Element Day and Spa at High Peaks Resort.Salyers, who attended the University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, is responsible for the daily operation of the Hotel Saranac, which is undergoing a major restoration and is scheduled to re-open in the winter of 2017.

Roedel Companies
Saranac Lake, New York, United States
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Gerron Douglas has been appointed as Executive Chef at Conrad New York

Conrad New York announces the appointment of Gerron Douglas as executive chef. In his new role, Douglas will oversee all dining operations at Conrad New York, including the hotel’s signature restaurant ATRIO Wine Bar & Restaurant, the seasonal Loopy Doopy Rooftop Bar, and in-room dining. Douglas brings more than 13 years of experience to his new role, where he will guide the hotel’s unique culinary programming and lead menu development that focuses on incorporating locally-sourced, sustainable foods. Prior to his role as executive chef, Douglas served as Conrad New York’s executive banquet chef, at Restaurateur Danny Meyer’s Union Square Events, where he managed all aspects of the hotel’s catering to ensure customer satisfaction and business profitability, while providing leadership to the rest of his team. Douglas spent 10 years in a variety of roles, including sous chef at the Waldorf Astoria New York, prior to joining Union Square Events. There, he worked closely with the executive chef and the banquet chef to create new menus and develop innovative concepts. Douglas began his career as a line cook at Café Provencal in Los Angeles in 2002 before he took his talents to New York in 2005 with Amuse restaurant. Douglas hails from Los Angeles, California and earned an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts from the Le Cordon Bleu Program at The California School of Culinary Arts.

Hilton
New York, New York, United States
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Randy Taormina has been appointed as General Manager at Dream Midtown

Dream Hotel Group announces the appointment of Randy Taormina as General Manager of Dream Midtown in New York City. Tapping into more than a decade of industry experience earned at hotels across the U.S., Taormina is responsible for all day-to-day management and operations of the recently renovated Midtown Manhattan address, including oversight, recruitment and development of staff; the hotel's annual budget; and assuring guest satisfaction.

Dream Hotel Group
New York, New York, United States