Endeavor Hospitality Group, a New York-based hotel management company, today announced plans to open the Marriott Courtyard New York Midtown West, in the heart of Manhattan's trending Hudson Yards District. The 399-room, 28-floor hotel is slated to open in Spring 2019.
Loews Regency New York Hotel, located on Park Avenue on Manhattan's famed Upper East Side, is pleased to announce the appointment of Serge Devesa as Executive Chef. Devesa will oversee the entire kitchen operation for the hotel including The Regency Bar & Grill, home to the "Power Breakfast," and all in-room dining operations. He will also be responsible for menu development, staff training, supervising culinary presentations and ensuring exceptional experiences for the restaurant, special events and hotel guests.
Aliz Hotel Times Square announced today the appointment of Maureen Murphy as the new Director of Sales & Marketing of the new property which opened this past October under the management of Crescent Hotels & Resorts. In her new role, Maureen will oversee all sales and marketing while developing business strategies that drive growth, increase revenue and exceed the hotel's business goals. Boasting a 25-year career in the hospitality industry under Westin, Sheraton and Interstate Hotels & Resorts properties, Maureen is bringing her expertise to Manhattan's newest independent lifestyle brand. She is joining the man agement team of General Manager, Nicole Hendrix, and Director of Revenue Management, Michael Ormond, to oversee the daily sales and marketing responsibilities of Aliz Hotel, while working closely with operations to ensure high-level customer satisfaction and brand loyalty.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oversee all aspects of the hotels management, including operations, sales, marketing, security, maintenance, housekeeping and accounting. He also will serve as liaison with the operator of the independently managed Brookville Restaurant & Bar.
Responsible for overseeing M&R's 15 managed hotels in the New York metropolitan area.
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.
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.
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.
A Marriott dual-brand hotel is the latest addition to the busy Wolf Road corridor in Colonie. The 215-room hotel will rise to six stories split between a Courtyard by Marriott and a Residence Inn when it's completed sometime next year.
Marriott Syracuse Downtown has named Melissa Oliver as its new director of sales and marketing. A native New Yorker, Oliver brings to her role a decade of leadership experience in the hospitality industry.
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.
Meliá Hotels International, Spain's leading hotel company, is excited to announce the appointment of Mauricio Patino as the new General Manager of its INNSIDE by Meliá New York hotel.
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.
Trump International Hotel & Tower® New York, a Forbes Five-Star/AAA Five-Diamond luxury hotel in Manhattan overlooking Central Park, is pleased to announce that the renovation of its guest rooms, suites and common spaces has now been completed.
The Pierre New York, A Taj Hotel is pleased to announce that Suzanne Latapie has joined the iconic five-star hotel as Director of Restaurants. A proven executive with over 30 years of industry experience, Ms. Latapie will oversee operations for The Pierre's signature restaurant Perrine, Two E Bar & Lounge and The Rotunda.
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.