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Jeffrey Krauthamer has been appointed as General Manager at InterContinental New York Times Square

Bringing 17 years of hospitality industry experience, Jeff will oversee and ensure the smooth operation of InterContinental New York Times Square. With previous managerial roles at Waldorf Astoria New York and the London NYC, and as a member of the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts family since 2017 - most recently as Hotel Manager at InterContinental New York Barclay - Jeff's familiarity with the New York City market and InterContinental brand has already proven to be a tremendous asset to the team.

Dawna Naylor has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at InterContinental New York Times Square

Prior to joining the InterContinental New York Times Square team, Dawna spent 20 years in various senior sales and marketing roles including the Westin New York at Times Square, Westin Grand Central, and W Hoboken. Most recently, Dawna was an Area Sales Leader for Marriott International where she oversaw three full-service hotels and helped increase overall sales for those properties within a year. In her new role, Dawna will oversee and implement a direct sales strategy to ensure the property meets revenue goals.

The Ritz-Carlton Debuts an Oasis of Modern Luxury in the Heart of Manhattan

The Ritz-Carlton, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, debuting a new oasis of modern luxury in the heart of Manhattan. Soaring 50-stories above the dynamic North of Madison Square Park neighborhood, the newly constructed hotel and residences developed by New York-based Flag Luxury Group brings the brand's unparalleled service and refined elegance to one of the city's most vibrant and emerging districts.

Matthias Kaiser has been appointed as Hotel Manager at InterContinental New York Barclay

InterContinental New York Barclay is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthias Kaiser as hotel manager. An existing member of the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts' family, Kaiser brings two decades of luxury hotel leadership experience to his new role. He will oversee day-to-day operations across all facets of the iconic New York City property, including guestrooms, food and beverage programs at The Parlour and in-room dining, as well as support of hotel associates.

Chintan Dadhich has been named General Manager at Conrad New York Downtown

Hilton announced the appointment of Chintan Dadhich as the general manager of Lower Manhattan's only all-suite luxury hotel, Conrad New York Downtown. In his role, he will lead all aspects of hotel operations of the 463-room property, placing an emphasis on guest service and satisfaction. Dadhich joins Conrad New York Downtown from the Five Star Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas, bringing superior hospitality experience and many industry accolades, including the Hilton Americas' 2021 General Manager of the Year Award.

Francisco Troncoso has been appointed as Vice President of Culinary at Disruptive Restaurant Group (DRG)

Disruptive Restaurant Group (DRG), the elevated dining group from Sam Nazarian's sbe, is pleased to announce the appointment of Francisco Troncoso as Vice President of Culinary. Following a widely successful year expanding the brand's chef-led partnerships, Chef Francisco's new role and responsibilities will include overseeing all culinary operations within DRG, including cultivating a community-like experience, where he will cohesively gather celebrated chefs and curate a system where they can collaborate and innovate together all under the sbe umbrella.

Gilles Stellardo has been appointed as General Manager at Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s New York

Born in Nice, France, Gilles was immersed into the hospitality industry from a young age. His grandparents were in the restaurant business, and his parents owned five hotels across Nice, Menton, and Lyon. In addition, his great grandfather's brother was the co-owner of Fouquet's Brasserie in Champs Elysée. After a successful career as a classical ballet dancer, Gilles began his hospitality career in 1993. Through many years of experience in hotels across Europe, Gilles gained a high level of expertise in the luxury hotel industry, most recently working as the Managing Director for the Mercer Hotel in New York.

Josh Fluhr has been appointed as Senior Vice President and Global Managing Director at EDITION Hotels

EDITION Hotels, a unique collection of one-of-a-kind hotels conceived through a collaboration between visionary hotelier Ian Schrager and Marriott International, announces Josh Fluhr as Senior Vice President and Global Managing Director effective immediately. A vital member of the EDITION leadership team, Fluhr, who succeeds long-time executive Dan Flannery, will guide the brand through its extensive growth, overseeing all aspects of the brand's culture, training platform, hotel openings, design evolution, marketing and PR strategy, nightlife programming, and food and beverage concept development.

Cambria Hotels Breaks Ground in Lake Placid, New York

Continuing its rapid expansion into popular markets across the country, Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), officially started construction on the Cambria Hotel Lake Placid - Lakeside Resort in Lake Placid, New York on June 9, 2022. Expected to open in fall 2023, the new 185-room Cambria will be the brand's fourth hotel in New York and adds to Cambria's growing portfolio of properties in travelers' favorite leisure destinations.

Jenna Aragosa has joined CHMWarnick as Vice President

Jenna Aragosa has joined CHMWarnick as Vice President. Based in New York, she will serve as a senior member of CHMWarnick's asset management and advisory teams, supporting clients with strategic investment decisions related to hotel acquisition, development, and repositioning strategies, brand/management selection, and capital planning, among others. Aragosa brings expertise in economic, financial, and operational analysis, as well as organizational and general consulting for the hospitality and related services industries. Prior to joining CHMWarnick, Aragosa was with CBRE's Advisory Northeast Division, providing a wide range of hospitality consulting services to clients, including major sources of debt financing, private hotel companies, private sector hotel developers, and private member clubs. Aragosa holds a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration and a Minor in Real Estate from Cornell University.

The Algonquin Hotel Times Square, Autograph Collection, Reopens Its Doors With Reimagined Food And Beverage Experiences

Today, The Algonquin Hotel Times Square, Autograph Collection welcomes back guests after closing its doors for a complete renovation of all public spaces. With more than a century of illustrious and unconventional history, The Algonquin Hotel, now managed by Highgate, debuts a new Lobby, Blue Bar Restaurant & Lounge and Oak Room, as well as brand-new food and beverage concepts.

Robin Flanz has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Park Hyatt New York

Park Hyatt New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Robin Flanz as Director of Sales & Marketing. With over 20 years of extensive luxury hospitality experience, Flanz will oversee sales, marketing, and events for the luxury five-star hotel located within steps of New York City's most iconic landmarks and destinations. Flanz joins Park Hyatt New York from Mandarin Oriental, Canouan, where he has served as director of marketing and commerce since October 2020. During his tenure, he developed and implemented strategic sales and marketing campaigns, drove revenue opportunities, facilitated regional partnerships, and more. Previously, Flanz has held sales and marketing positions at Langham Hospitality Group and The Langham, New York, Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo, The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, The Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C., and Swissotel Hotel and Hyatt Boston Harbor Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts.