Thompson Hotels’ Gild Hall, a neighborhood gem in the heart of downtown Manhattan, has appointed Lindsey Sears as director of sales. Sears, a veteran to the hospitality industry of over nine years, was most recently associate director of sales at Hotel 50 Bowery, also included within Two Roads Hospitality’s portfolio, where she led sales efforts for the first New York City outpost of Joie de Vivre.
Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s leading hotel chain, is pleased to announce Kristine Chiu, an established and results-driven hotel professional with over 15 years of experience, as the new Director of Sales and Marketing of its flagship New York property, INNSIDE New York. With her in-depth experience and knowledge of the New York City Market, prior to starting at INNSIDE New York, Chiu was recently the Director of Sales at the Sheraton Tribeca. Prior to this, she was the Director of Sales and Marketing at Triumph Hotels, including Hotel Belleclaire and Hotel Edison. Previous positions include Global Membership Manager of the New York Region at Club Quarters Hotels, Director of Sales & Marketing at Warwick New York Hotel, Director of Sales at The Iroquois New York (Triumph Hotels), and Director of Sales & Revenue at The Lucerne Hotel, where she began her hospitality career. In her new role at INNSIDE New York, Chiu will work closely with the hotel’s General Manager, Alex Spektor, and will continue to increase the property’s visibility within various marketing channels and driving the hotel’s sales goals. Launched in March 2016, INNSIDE New York is a North American flagship property for the brand. The hotel consists of 313 spacious guestrooms, including eight terrace suites offering spectacular views of the Empire State Building, that cater to both savvy business travelers and leisure guests. With a prime central location in the heart of the city, the hotel delivers smart and efficient service, contemporary design and exceptional technology to guests.
Fernandez brings over a decade of hospitality experience to her role as Director of Leisure Sales, most recently as Senior Sales Manager for Pineapple Luxury Hotel Specialists, a company that provides marketing and sales representation to a portfolio of upscale hotels around the globe. Other past positions include Regional Sales Manager for COMO Hotels and Resorts and Sales Manager for Peninsula New York. In this new role, Fernandez will be responsible for the leisure sales and consortia accounts based in the Americas for both Trump SoHo and Trump International Hotel & Tower New York.
A New York City hospitality veteran, Pierce brings over 20 years’ experience to the Director of Sales & Marketing position, most recently as Director of Sales & Marketing at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Times Square.
Pod Brooklyn opened its doors in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, introducing the next generation of properties from BD Hotels in partnership with CB Developers. Following the models in Manhattan and Washington D.C. (Pod 51, Pod 39 & Pod DC), Pod Brooklyn carries on with the microhotel concept, which utilizes modular guestrooms built entirely in Poland and shipped to New York City. The property stands on the corner of Metropolitan and Driggs Avenue.
Goodman takes on this new role with Time Hotels after serving as the Associate Director of Sales at The Time New York in 2015. He was promoted shortly thereafter to Director of Sales and Marketing, and since joining the team, has helped sign more than one hundred corporate contracts and increase sales growth by fifty percent year over year. Prior to joining The Time, Goodman formerly served as Sales Manager with The Carlton, now known as The James Nomad. He also held rank as Corporate Sales Director at Interstate Hotels (The Roosevelt), and Area Director of Corporate Sales for Westhouse and Park Central. He has extensive experience with both corporate travel management as well as with travel agencies.
Mazzullo advances to her position as The Time Nyack's General Manager from her previous role as the property's Sales Manager. A member of the Time Hotel team since January 2017, she has been dedicated to elevating levels of customer service and operations while simultaneously maximizing profit for brand's newest property just north of the city in New York's Rockland County. Mazzullo’s hospitality experience prior to joining The Time team stretches the greater part of a decade. She began her career as a Guest Service Agent and has since served leadership roles managing hotel operations for Island Hospitality, and general management operations for Townsport International, a 500-member fitness center. Mazzullo also served as Director of Sales at Island Hospitality, where she helped drive revenue across various brands including Hilton, Starwood and Marriott.
Reviving the pine-scented luxury of an Adirondacks legend, Hotel Saranac will reopen late-2017 after a multimillion-dollar restoration that infuses modern indulgences with untamed North Country spirit.
M&R Hotel Management today announced the opening of the 250-room, 23-story Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square South at 326 West 37th St., between Eighth and Ninth avenues.
Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) luxury hotel portfolio for the smart luxury traveler, today announced the appointment of Robert Rechtermann as general manager of The London NYC. In his role, Robert will oversee the day-to-day operations of the prestigious 562-key all-suite luxury hotel as the property undergoes a complete 18-month long renovation before it officially reflags as Conrad New York Midtown in spring 2019. Rechtermann brings an impressive 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, primarily in the luxury segment, boasting an extensive background in hotel leadership and management.
Increasing new business wins for the Hospitality division of the agency, spearheading PR goals for existing clients, developing dynamic Public Relations & Social Media Strategies for hotels, global hotel brands, tourism boards, luxe cruise lines and hospitality related clients, providing senior level counsel across the agency.
In this role, Connolly will work closely with the finance, sales and revenue management teams, and be responsible for developing and implementing procedures and strategies that support the hotel’s guest relations and profitability goals.
Conrad New York announced today the appointment of Marlene Poynder as General Manager. In her role, Marlene will oversee the day-to-day operations of the 463 all-suite luxury hotel located in the heart of lower Manhattan’s vibrant and residential Battery Park City neighborhood.
As the hotel's general manager, Mirevski will oversee the day-to-day operations of this prestigious 439-room landmark property, continuing to build upon the hotel’s reputation as a “home away from home” for the world’s most esteemed leaders, diplomats and heads of state. Stefan will spearhead all hotel operations with a focus on the development of new guest service programming and identification of revenue-driving sales and marketing initiatives. Positioned in the hotel’s leading role, Mirevski will build a high-performing executive team, motivating them to consider new tactics that will exceed guest satisfaction, improve operational productivity and enhance profitability in order to surpass property goals and push the hotel’s development forward as a top leisure and business destination in New York City.
Conrad Hotels & Resorts, a Hilton (NYSE: HLT) luxury hotel for the smart luxury traveler, today announced plans to manage The London NYC and subsequently reflag as the Conrad New York Midtown following a complete renovation in spring 2019. Beginning in October 2017, the Luxury Group within Hilton Management Services (HMS) will take over the operation of The London NYC. The re-imagined property is scheduled to officially rebrand as a Conrad hotel within 18 months. Conrad New York Midtown will become the luxury brand"s second property in New York City, following the opening of Conrad New York in lower Manhattan in 2012.
Opening today, Mondrian Park Avenue brings a new luxury lifestyle experience to New York City's NoMad neighborhood. Managed by Journal Hotels and licensed from sbe, Mondrian Park Avenue will be a cultural hotspot, providing a lively dining and nightlife scene, and serving as a hub for vibrant art. The hotel's convenient location near landmarks such as Madison Square Park, the Flatiron District and the Empire State Building will also connect guests with some of the City's best cultural experiences.
The Moxy Times Square, the 15th outpost in the brand"s portfolio, has celebrated its grand opening in the former Mills Hotel in Manhattan. Originally constructed in 1907, the hotel from Lightstone was transformed by a star team of collaborators: locally based architectural firm Stonehill & Taylor; design firms Yabu Pushelberg and Rockwell Group; and TAO Group, the creator and operator of the property"s F&B outlets.
Maggie has held a variety of positions where she has gained exceptional experience in the luxury hospitality arena; she comes to The St. Regis New York from the New York Hilton Midtown, where she served as the Director of Sales. In her role, she was responsible for the growth and development of the international sales team. Prior to her role at the New York Hilton Midtown, Maggie served as the Director of Sales of The Waldorf Astoria New York, where she and her team consistently exceeded revenue goals by a minimum of 25 percent each quarter and gained exceptional insight and experience into the luxury hospitality arena. Earlier in her career, she also worked as the Director of Northeast Sales for El Conquistador Resort & Spa in Puerto Rico and as the Convention Services Manager at The New York Marriott Marquis in New York, further enhancing her hospitality background.
Introducing Downtown Brooklyn's only true boutique hotel property, The Tillary, the neighborhood's newest sensory hotel, managed by JAM 26 Hotels. Formerly "The Dazzler Brooklyn," the re-branded The Tillary offers a new take of its former self, focusing on offering its guests an experiential stay that focuses on appeasing the five senses, from its plush textures and textiles to signature scents and partnerships with local purveyors and tastemakers to deliver a truly authentic Brooklyn experience.
Renowned hotel brand and management company Dream Hotel Group announces the appointment of Danielle Inzano as new Director of Sales & Marketing for Dream Downtown in Manhattan NYC.