Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC announced the appointment of Chef Jorge Dionicio as the new Executive Sushi Chef of Saishin, the rooftop omakase concept at the iconic Gansevoort Rooftop.
This August, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) will open Motto by Hilton New York City Times Square, the second hotel from the Motto by Hilton brand in New York City. The 400-room tower is in the heart of Manhattan's famed Times Square neighborhood, offering an immersive and authentic affair under the lights of Broadway.
JW Marriott Essex House New York today announces the debut of its Central Park Suite Collection, three stunning luxury suites that pay homage to the hotel's iconic front lawn: Central Park. Designed by Whitespace Interiors, each fully reimagined suite tells a distinct story through design, artwork and other touches inspired by personalities who helped shape the cultural landscape of New York City since the hotel opened 1931. With breathtaking views, thoughtful amenities and an inspiring collection of art, the Central Park Suite Collection continues JW Marriott's tradition of a mindful approach to luxury where guests can find balance in body, mind, and spirit.
Sonder Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SOND; "Sonder"), a leading next-generation hospitality company that is redefining the guest experience through technology and design, has partnered with Kalimian Equities to manage and operate the newly constructed property at 139 Orchard as The Merchant.
AKA, a global leader and innovator in luxury hospitality, is pleased to announce the appointment of T. Blake Danner as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Danner's extensive background in sales and management will be instrumental in continuing to develop and grow the reputable AKA brand, which pioneered the luxury hotel residence sector and is now evolving the hotel category to deliver the World's Most Livable Hotels®.
Park Lane New York, a Highgate-managed hotel positioned on Billionaire's Row, is thrilled to announce the appointment of its new Managing Director & Vice President of Operations, Niles Harris.The esteemed industry veteran is no stranger to the Highgate family, having previously spent four years as Managing Director of Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, where his outstanding work and dedication was recognized with the coveted "Make Your Mark" General Manager of the Year Award. During his time there, Harris was also appointed as Chairman of the technology committee on the General Manager's Leadership Council.Harris has relocated from Los Angeles, where he was Area General Manager of InterContinental, and was named Outstanding General Manager of the Year in 2023 by the Hotel Association of Los Angeles. He is excited to bring his skill and expertise to the Park Lane New York team.
Hotel Moraine, a new waterfront resort out on the North Fork (the b-side of the Hamptons), has officially opened its doors. From the owners of Croteaux, the country's only all-rose vineyard, the property is set on three acres along the Long Island Sound.
Lotte New York Palace today announces the appointment of Jordan Howell to the position of Hotel Manager. Mr. Howell, who brings a wealth of operational knowledge, as well as many years of experience in the hospitality industry, joined Lotte New York Palace on June 1, 2023. In his role, Jordan will be instrumental in driving service excellence and overseeing the property's operational areas.
Hotel Barrière Fouquet's New York is delighted to announce the appointment of Karen Earp as the property's General Manager. With 40 years of hospitality experience gained from various properties across the globe, Earp brings invaluable knowledge and expertise to the Tribeca property.
Hard Rock Hotel New York is thrilled to announce the appointment of David Salcfas as General Manager. With an illustrious hospitality career that spans nearly four decades, Salcfas brings extraordinary vision and expertise to this position, as he leads the 446-key Midtown Manhattan star towards new heights of distinction.
With a distinguished 30-year career in strategic international marketing and business development, Aceves brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Director of Sales and Marketing role. Prior to joining The Knickerbocker, Aceves served as the Vice President of Business Development at Posadas Group, where he oversaw strategic international commercial communication and marketing implementation for luxury and upscale curated brands within the company's portfolio.
Baccarat Hotel New York, the Forbes Five Star AAA Five Diamond hotel, names Ashfer Biju Executive Chef of the award-winning property. In this role, he will oversee all food and beverage operations at the hotel including the Grand Salon, The Bar and Le Jardin, and in-room dining.
A 12-year hospitality veteran, Gagraj most recently was area director of sales with Marriott at Residence Inn and Courtyard in the Albany and Kingston market, where she oversaw both hotels and increased year-over-year revenue growth with increased sales by 10%. She has held multiple property level positions over the years, including marketing and catering sales manager with the Double Tree by Hilton in Schenectady NY. Gagraj is part a member at Discovery Albany and the Albany Chamber of Commerce. She received her degree in hospitality from Cornell University.
With 16 years of hospitality experience, Ptak began her career in the hospitality industry as night auditor at the Holiday Inn, Middletown, NY. Since then, she has risen steadily within the ranks, including night manager at the Hilton Albany and most recently the New England area manager with Visions Hotels. While there, she oversaw diverse teams at multiple hotels, during concurrent renovations, focusing on elevating the guest experience through exceptional service. Catlin has been previously involved with volunteering and contributing to various LGBTQ+ organizations. She received her associate degree in liberal arts/mathematics from SUNY Orange.
Park Hyatt New York today announced the appointment of Denise Florio as Director of Sales & Marketing of the 210-room luxury, five-star urban resort located on West 57th Street in the heart of bustling Midtown Manhattan. Florio joins the iconic, award-winning property with nearly 20 years of Hyatt experience earned at numerous properties prior to joining Park Hyatt New York.
Matt Black has joined HVS Executive Search as Vice President based in New York City. Matt has over 8 years of experience leading senior and executive-level searches, both internally and externally, for hospitality and restaurant brands. Prior to joining HVS Executive Search, Matt worked as an external search partner for many globally renowned, chef-driven restaurant groups, lifestyle hotels, real estate owners/operators, and food-tech brands. He also led the internal Talent Acquisition function for a fast-casual restaurant group backed by Bain Capital.Matt's wide-ranging client experience, paired with an understanding that each client's unique characteristics require equally specific leadership across business functions, allows him to effectively partner with clients to identify, attract, and hire proven and impactful executive leaders. In his free time, Matt enjoys playing soccer, gallery and museum hopping, and exploring NYC's ever-evolving restaurant landscape. Matt holds a Master's degree in Human Resources Management from Georgetown University and a Bachelor's degree from Indiana University, Bloomington.
Pradeep Raman will be responsible for opening Corinthia's first US hotel in New York City's Upper East Side, at the former Surrey Hotel currently undergoing a comprehensive transformation. His career history began at the Taj Group in India, where he held various positions in operations and management. He later joined Ritz-Carlton, where he held management positions in several properties in Asia and the United States. Most recently, Raman served as General Manager at the Baccarat Hotel & Residences in New York City.
AKA, a global leader in luxury hospitality and the creator of the World's Most Livable Hotels®, expands further in New York City's Midtown with the opening of Hotel AKA NoMad. Located on a prime corner of Madison Avenue, in the trendy NoMad neighborhood, the luxury, design-centric hotel is perfectly woven into Manhattan's Design District, surrounded by the city's best shopping, showrooms, dining and entertainment. The Lissoni New York team designed property showcases culture and artistic flair to match the stylish neighborhood with the utmost in luxury and sophistication for both leisure and business travelers.
In July of 2022, Safe Harbor Marinas acquired Gurney's Star Island Resort & Marina in Montauk, NY. After nine months of investment and preparation, the company announces the official return of the storied Montauk Yacht Club.
M Social Hotel Times Square New York, the 480-room hotel located in the heart of Manhattan,todayannounced the appointment ofitsnew Director of Food & Beverage, Yev Romanoff.In this new role, Romanoff will direct and oversee all aspects of the hotel's food and beverage planning and service, with duties including menu planning and costs, preparationandpresentation of food and drinks, and planning, coordinating and overseeing special events.