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.