The Adelphi Hospitality Group (AHG) announced today it has hired hospitality veteran Ivan Tamayo as Director of Sales & Marketing. In this role, Tamayo will be overseeing AHG’s first two projects in Saratoga Springs, The Adelphi Hotel and its accompanying restaurant, modern American Steakhouse Salt & Char.
CapitaLand"s wholly owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has acquired a prime property on New York"s Fifth Avenue. It will invest a total of close to US$50 million (S$68 million) in the property. The operating 125-unit Hotel Central Fifth Avenue New York will undergo renovation in phases to prepare for its rebranding to Citadines Fifth Avenue New York in 2018. It will mark the debut of Ascott"s first Citadines serviced residence in the U.S.
Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, the latest property in the Four Seasons portfolio in Manhattan, is pleased to announce the official appointment of Tara Cruz as Director of Spa. In her position, Tara oversees the day to day operations of The Spa which includes seven treatment rooms (including a couple’s Spa Suite), a nail room, an indoor relaxation room, boutique, outdoor terrace, 24 hour fitness center and a 75-foot indoor lap pool. Tara also oversees the partnership with the two European Brands that are exclusively stocked with Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown - Dr Burgener from Switzerland and Omorovicza from Budapest, Hungary. The Spa is the ultimate sanctuary of wellness and pampering in the heart of the city with results-driven therapies featuring European Brands.
Officially opening its doors May 2, 2017, LUMA Hotel Times Square shines a new light in the neighborhood, proudly welcoming guests with a contemporary and innovative approach to hospitality. A newly built hotel nestled between two pre-war buildings on 41st Street between Broadway and Avenue of the Americas and adjacent to Bryant Park, LUMA is ideally located amongst New York City main businesses and world-renowned attractions, radiating sophistication, modernity, comfort, illuminating the spirit of New York City.
Robert Hohmann is the new executive chef at Gaby Brasserie Française, the restaurant and bar at Sofitel New York. He brings to his role more than 20 years of experience in hospitality and catering, and has headed the kitchens of some of Manhattan’s most established hotels.
The Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel proudly welcomes Leon Goldberg to the team, with his recent promotion to Complex Director of Sales and Marketing for both the Sheraton New York Times Square and the New York Marriott Marquis. Mr. Goldberg brings more than 25 years of industry experience to the property, the third-largest hotel in New York City. He has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the New York Marriott Marquis for 10 years.
Jon Mathews brings a wealth of hospitality management experience to his new role as hotel manager of Marriott Syracuse Downtown. He joins the landmark hotel, which made its Marriott debut last fall after an extensive restoration and renovation, following an almost 20-year managerial career with Fairmont Raffles Hotel International.
M&R Hotel Management today announced the appointment of Fran Ramos as general manager of the 88-room Comfort Inn Midtown West at 548 West 48th St., where she has been assistant general manager since 2015.
Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton New Hartford Utica. Designed for guests who want to travel on their own terms, Homewood Suites by Hilton New Hartford Utica offers guests all the comforts of home, whether they are traveling for work or enjoying a well-earned getaway. With 85 new suites, the hotel offers a convenient place to stay for those visiting major sites in the region, such as National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, the Finger Lakes area and Hamilton College.
Zaplox AB (Zaplox), a market innovator of advanced mobile key solutions for the hospitality industry, today announces the appointment of Emma Dupont as Sales Director, North America. With this appointment, Zaplox takes another step in implementing its ambitious growth plans for the U.S. market. Emma Dupont is set to join the Zaplox team, as of May 1, 2017.With interest in mobile key applications growing rapidly over the past several years in the hospitality market, Zaplox has developed and customized its comprehensive platform for the industry, and works on a global scale to help hoteliers implement a mobile guest journey. The solution provides vast possibilities for the hospitality industry to maximize guest satisfaction, and the appointment of Emma Dupont, with her broad marketing and sales experience at Expedia Inc. among other companies, guarantees an understanding of the market's needs and challenges. Emma Dupont will be responsible for sales of the Zaplox solution in the U.S. market.
Rudy Tauscher has been appointed as the new general manager of Sofitel New York. He brings to his role an illustrious 20-year track record at the helm of some of the finest hotels in New York City and overseas.Tauscher is known in the hospitality industry for a leadership style that galvanizes teams through trust, resulting in impressively high staff retention rates at the properties he manages. “Bringing together the right personalities with the right skills is essential to delivering a luxury guest experience,” said Rudy Tauscher, general manager, Sofitel New York. “I feel fortunate to be joining a team that is already deeply committed and talented.”
Trump HotelsTM, a global luxury hotel enterprise with an unparalleled history of providing extraordinary customer experiences, is delighted to announce that company veteran, Suzie Mills, has been named as new Area Managing Director for Trump Hotels in New York region: Trump International Hotel & Tower® New York (Central Park) and Trump SoHoÒ New York. With an accolade-filled career spanning two decades – much of it at Trump Central Park – Ms. Mills will be now responsible for the high-level operations, performance, and strategic direction of both hotels, and also the day-to-day operations of Trump SoHo.A New York City hospitality veteran, Suzie Mills has been at the helm of the award-winning Trump Central Park for nearly a decade. She was born into a career in hospitality with her first job at the young age of ten, working for her parents’ Hotel in Wales, United Kingdom. She eventually landed a position at the iconic Savoy Hotel in London where she spent five years gaining valuable experience working both front of house and in banquet sales.
Trump HotelsTM, a global luxury hotel enterprise with an unparalleled history of providing extraordinary customer experiences, is pleased to announce the promotion of Prince A. Sanders to General Manager, Trump International Hotel & Tower® New York. With more than 15 years in the luxury hotel industry, Sanders brings valuable expertise, skill and experience to lead one of New York’s most recognizable hotels.Mr. Sanders offers an impressive background in the hospitality industry, having served the past three years as Hotel Manager at Trump Central Park, overseeing the only hotel in North America with the coveted Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond accolades for both hotel and restaurant. Mr. Sanders launched his hospitality career in 2002 with Starwood’s W Hotels, first in Chicago and then New York. He moved from Guest Services Manager to Director of the Front Office.
International cover girl. Campaign face. Television Host. Philanthropist. Now Joan Smalls can add executive to her resume. W Hotels Worldwide today officially announced the appointment of Joan Smalls as the iconic lifestyle brand's first ever Global Fashion Innovator, a newly created position in which the supermodel will help create, shape and innovate W's global fashion platform around the world. From special appearances and one-of-a-kind collaborations to exclusive in-room and digital content, Smalls will add her signature style and discerning taste to the W Hotel guest experience.
The Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel has named Stephen Batta as General Manager. A 25-year veteran of the hotel industry, Mr. Batta brings strong leadership experience and extensive knowledge of the New York City tourism market to his third hotel General Manager role.
The doors are officially open at the first-ever Life Hotel in Manhattan's burgeoning NoMad neighborhood. Located at 19 West 31st Street (between Broadway and Fifth Avenue) in the original building that once housed LIFE magazine, the hotel echoes the original dual-use of this iconic property where celebrated writers and artists like Norman Rockwell, Charles Gibson, and John Ames Mitchell worked, resided, and played. By offering a smartly priced and wholly service-centric experience, Life Hotel is introducing a new category of hotel for today's traveler, blurring the lines between work and play.
With more than four years of experience in the public relations and hospitality industry, James Bardwell rejoins The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park as Public Relations & Communications Manager where he will manage all aspects of the luxury hotel’s communications efforts. Most recently, James worked for The Brandman Agency, an award-winning global communications agency specializing in luxury travel, where he worked with distinguished tourism and hotel brands. In particular, he supported the re-launch and opening of four Ritz-Carlton properties, including Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in 2015, as well as being a part of a dynamic team overseeing The Ritz-Carlton brand since mid-2016.
Bringing a wealth of hospitality experience, Winfred van Workum is poised to lead the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond hotel. Born in The Netherlands into a family of hospitality entrepreneurs, Winfred pursued his family’s legacy attending one of Europe’s top hotel management schools in The Hague. Since then, he has held management positions at award-winning hotels such as The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida; St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort; The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas; Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados; Jumeirah Essex House New York; and The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach. In his most recent role as Hotel Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami, Winfred successfully transitioned the resort to a thriving addition for The Ritz-Carlton, increasing RevPAR and earning top scores in guest and employee engagement.
New York Hilton Midtown has appointed Diarmuid Dwyer to the position of general manager effective April 3. In his new role, Dwyer will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the iconic 1,931-room hotel situated on Sixth Avenue between West 53rd and West 54th Streets in the epicenter of Midtown Manhattan. Dwyer has been a prized member of the Hilton family for over a decade, including a 13-year tenure at the historic Waldorf Astoria New York where he most recently held positions as hotel manager and executive director of the Waldorf Towers, the 181-room luxury property within the Waldorf Astoria. During his award-winning tenure at Waldorf Astoria New York, he increased guest satisfaction and team member engagement, pioneered a partnership with the Guerlain management team to open a 14,000 square foot luxury spa and most recently positioned the hotel with the owners for an extensive multi-year restoration. A native of Ireland, Dwyer began his illustrious hospitality career at the prestigious Killarney Park Hotel located in Killarney, Ireland, before gaining resort experience at the Barton Creek Resort and Spa in Austin, Texas.
sbe, the leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award-winning hospitality venues globally, today announced that John Sinclair has joined as General Manager of The Redbury New York. Located on 29 East 29th Street, in the heart of Manhattan’s burgeoning NoMad neighborhood, the hotel is just a short distance from the city's best shopping, restaurants, nightclubs and attractions, including the Empire State Building, Madison Square Park and the Theatre District. Prior to his current role, Sinclair served as General Manager of Hotel Mela Times Square. He previously had leadership roles at Highgate Hotel and Amsterdam Hospitality. He also worked in a variety of property-based and corporate roles at Starwood, after a house operations position at W Hotels of New York. Sinclair holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Humber College in Ontario, Canada. The Redbury New York features 265 guest rooms, 7,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting, event and private dining space, as well as Marta, the popular on-site Roman-inspired pizzeria from Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group and Bar Marta, the cozy hotel bar and lounge.