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Ravi Mehrotra has been named Advisory Board Member at Cornell's Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship (PIHE)

Dr. Ravi Mehrotra, co-founder, president and chief scientist of IDeaS Revenue Solutions, was named to the board of the Leland C. and Mary M. Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship (PIHE) at Cornell University's S.C. College of Business Hotel School. Along with his role leading IDeaS, Mehrotra is a noted author, speaker and innovator in the fields of predictive analytics, forecasting and dynamic-price optimization. As a new PIHE advisory board member, he will help steer the future direction of the Institute, engage its student body through teaching and research, and participate in other academic and social programs in the S.C. Johnson community.

IDeaS
Ithaca, New York, United States
Development Groundbreaking

Five-star Luxury Resort To Anchor Revitalization Of Iconic Catskill Mountains; Opening 2020

Developed by Dream Hotel Group and designed by Nunzio Marc DeSantis Architects, The Chatwal Lodge will be a driving force in the ongoing restoration and revitalization of New York's famed Catskill Mountains. Nestled among 26 acres along the wooded shores of the 1,000-acre Toronto Reservoir, the five-star luxury retreat is expected to open in spring 2020 with 34 private villas and suite accommodations, refined rustic design and world-class, farm-to-table culinary experiences by DUCASSE Paris, founded by multi-Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse.

The Chatwal Hotel
New York, New York, United States
Development Pipeline

Innovative Hotel Brand Yotel Announces Second Hotel In New York

Today YOTEL announced it will open in late 2020 its second city hotel in Long Island City, New York. Inspired by the sleek design and comfort of First-Class airline travel, YOTEL first launched its city hotel concept in Midtown Manhattan, just minutes away from Times Square. YOTEL Long Island City marks the group's eighth hotel under development or operation in the US with city hotels in Boston, San Francisco and Miami alongside three YOTELPADproperties in Miami, Park City and Mammoth.

YOTEL
New York, New York, United States
Development Pipeline

TSX Broadway - The $2.5B Plan To Build A Branding Behemoth In Times Square

A trio of developers has unveiled plans for a $2.5B development in the heart of Times Square in what they are describing as the next frontier of retail. The project at 1568 Broadway, dubbed TSX Broadway, will include a new 550K SF, 46-story building that will be designed as a "full-building promotional platform ... marketed as offering a single brand with access to the retail, advertising and experiential space," according to the announcement from the development team, which consists of L&L Holding Co., Maefield Development and Fortress Investment Group. Brands such as Amazon, Facebook, YouTube, Samsung, Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba, Disney and Walmart have been said to be interested in the site, Crain's New York Business reports. As part of the revamp, the 1,700-seat Palace Theatre, a landmark that sits on the site, will be lifted 30 feet and a new tower will be built around it, replacing the existing DoubleTree Guest Suites Times Square.

TSX Broadway
New York, New York, United States
Appointment

Jennifer Ploszaj has been appointed as Chief Marketing Officer at WATG’s interior design studio New York

WATG - one of the world's leading integrated design firms, has announced the appointment of Jennifer Ploszaj as Chief Marketing Officer. After three years of consulting for WATG and Wimberly Interiors - WATG's interior design studio - from London, Ploszaj joins the award-winning firm in its New York office full-time. She brings with her 27 years of global marketing experience across design, travel, hospitality, and luxury consumer lifestyle sectors. Ploszaj's appointment as Chief Marketing Officer - a new position at the firm - is an integral part of President and CEO Anthony Mallows' vision for growth.

WATG
New York, United States
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Development Renovation

The Ritz-carlton New York, Central Park Completes First Phase Of Fashionable Reawakening

With the change of season also comes the first phase completion of the multi-phase reawakening for The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park. The award-winning hotel has debuted all new guest rooms, suites, Club Lounge, and a refreshed La Prairie Spa, welcoming guests to a journey of new discovery. Phase two will begin in January 2019 and is slated to be unveiled in Spring 2019.

Ritz-Carlton
New York, New York, United States
Development Opening

The Evelyn Hotel Relaunches Following Extensive Guestroom and Public Space Renovation

Officially relaunching on November 14, 2018, The Evelyn Hotel, part of Triumph Hotels, will emerge from an extensive multimillion-dollar renovation bringing a new hospitality experience to the historic property. With upgrades to guestrooms, three new dining experiences from award-winning Chef Jonathan Benno, and an elevated lobby setting, The Evelyn is poised to become NoMad's newest hotspot.

The Evelyn
New York, New York, United States
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Development Rebranding

Tapestry Collection by Hilton Expands in the Heart of New York City

Tapestry Collection by Hilton continues to bolster its presence in New York City with today's addition of Distrikt Hotel New York City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Nestled in the bustling neighborhoods of Midtown and Times Square, the 32-floor, 155-room hotel marks the brand's 12th property and its second in Manhattan, following the opening of The Bernic Hotel New York City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton earlier this summer.

Tapestry Collection by Hilton
New York, New York, United States
Appointment

Brent Howard has been appointed as Director of the Towers at Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace announced today the appointment of Brent Howard as Director of the luxurious Towers accommodations occupying the hotel's top 14 floors. With nearly eight years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Howard now leads all aspects of The Towers, including management, guest experience and overall day-to-day operations.

LOTTE Hotels & Resorts
New York, New York, United States
Development Opening

Moxy NYC Downtown Opens

Today, Lower Manhattan welcomes Moxy NYC Downtown, the latest hotel property from developer Mark Gordon following the recent success of the landmark Baccarat Hotel in Midtown. The new, 30-story hotel brings a playful, relaxed vibe to the neighborhood with innovative technology, inspired meticulously designed hotel rooms, an incredible retro-inspired bar and lounge from Jon Neidich - one of the city's most respected bar and restaurant operators - and a prime location in the heart of NYC's newest 24/7 hub. All of these unique elements form the ultimate experience for guests and locals alike that is playful by design and unforgettable by nature. 

Moxy
New York, New York, United States
Appointment

Christopher Shiel has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hotel 50 Bowery

Joie de Vivre Hotels has announced the appointment of Christopher Shiel as Director of Sales and Marketing of Hotel 50 Bowery. In his role, Shiel oversees all sales and marketing efforts for the hotel group's first Manhattan address, including planning and implementing innovative strategies and development initiatives to drive revenues from group, business and leisure clientele, while getting word out about the Joie de Vivre brand in the competitive Manhattan market.

Hyatt
New York, New York, United States