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Alison Kress has been appointed as Senior Luxury Sales Manager at Conrad New York

Conrad New York announced today the appointment of Alison Kress to Senior Luxury Sales Manager. In her role, Kress will serve as a liaison between the hotel and the luxury travel agent community, introducing agents to all that Lower Manhattan and Conrad New York have to offer. Kress will also be a crucial part of providing the highest levels of service to this highly coveted market. Kress brings her expertise to the Conrad New York team from Waldorf Astoria New York, where she refined her luxury sales background at the iconic New York City property. In her new role, Kress will be responsible for expanding the hotels success in customer relations, and all facets of luxury sales. She will be curating relationships with top tier travel agents and ensuring all assets of the hotel are showcased and promoted. Prior to joining the Conrad New York team, Kress served as Luxury Sales Manager at Waldorf Astoria New York where she oversaw travel industry relations for permanent residents, wholesale partners, and business travel clients for The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria. Kress honed her leadership skills and luxury sales abilities since 2014, owning positions such as Luxury Sales Manager, Luxury Sales Coordinator, and Luxury Sales Assistant. Kress earned a Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Tourism Management from the Jonathan M. Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism at New York University in 2015.

Hilton
New York, New York, United States
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Scott Becque has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Marriott Syracuse Downtown

Scott Becque is the new director of sales and marketing for the Marriott Syracuse Downtown – the newest incarnation of the historic 1924 Hotel Syracuse, which was renovated and reopened in fall 2016 under the Marriott flag. Becque is a proven sales leader with more than two decades of experience steering hotel sales and marketing efforts through acquisitions, renovations, and repositionings.Most recently, Becque was director of sales and marketing for the Hilton Hasbrouck Heights in New Jersey, where he led the sales effort in the hotel’s transition to Hilton management. He also has served as director of sales and marketing for the Wyndham Andover (Boston) and Hilton Woodcliff Lake (N.J.).

Marriott
Syracuse, New York, United States
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Steve Wynn has been named 2017 Cornell Icon of the Industry at the 9th Annual Cornell Icon & Innovator Awards

The annual Cornell Hospitality Icon and Innovator Awards is the School of Hotel Administration's premier fundraising event, and a celebration to honor visionary leaders in hospitality, business, and philanthropy. Contributions to the event support the school's annual fund, which provides key funding to scholarships and programs. Steve Wynn has led casino and resort development in Las Vegas and beyond for more than 45 years. Best known for his key role in the revitalization of the Las Vegas Strip in the 1990s, Wynn is the entrepreneurial figure behind many of the city’s most distinctive resorts, including Bellagio, Mirage, Treasure Island and Wynn Las Vegas. In 2014, Harvard Business Review ranked Wynn 17th out of the world’s 100 best-performing CEOs. Wynn will receive the award at the 9th annual Cornell Hospitality Icon and Innovator Awards, Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at The Pierre Hotel in New York City.

Cornell
New York, New York, United States
Development Renovation

Four Seasons Hotel New York Unveils $120 Million Dollar Transformation

Over the last two decades, Four Seasons Hotel New York has consistently set the bar for quintessential Manhattan residential living. Now the magnificent collection of newly remodeled suites, junior suites and corridors, a project personally overseen by visionary hotelier and design innovator Ty Warner, continues this legacy, by creating a new standard of excellence in New York City.

Four Seasons
New York, New York, United States
Development Opening

Made in Manhattan: DoubleTree by Hilton Opens in Times Square West

The newly-built high-rise hotel is just steps from the Broadway theater district, The Jacob Javits Convention Center, dozens of shops and restaurants, the Empire State Building and many other New York attractions. The 37-story property features 612 modern rooms, each with Theater District-inspired artwork and many offering stunning views of the city or the Hudson River.

DoubleTree by Hilton
New York, New York, United States
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Claes Landberg has been appointed as General Manager at Hudson Hotel

sbe, the leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award- winning hospitality venues globally, today announced that Claes Landberg is joining as General Manager of Hudson Hotel. Landberg will run the energetic contemporary midtown New York hotel, which is located within walking distance from Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle, Central Park and the theater district.

sbe
New York, New York, United States
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Marie Palomba has been appointed as Director of Sales at The Time Nyack

The Time Nyack, the first and only lifestyle hotel in the Hudson Valley, announces the addition of Marie Palomba as Director of Sales to its management team. "We are thrilled to have Marie join our growing team in Nyack," said Kanvar Singh, Area Managing Director, Time Hotels. "She bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise to the Hudson Valley and will undoubtedly prove to be invaluable additions in helping us reach our goals, especially as we enter our second year of operation this spring."

Dream Hotel Group
Nyack, New York, United States
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Z.B. Moham has been appointed as General Manager at The Days Inn Jamaica – JFK Airport and the Best Western JFK Airport Hotel

M&R Hotel Management today announced the appointment of Z.B. Moham, a 25-year lodging veteran, as area general manager to oversee two of its four hotels near John F. Kennedy International Airport: the 73-room Days Inn Jamaica – JFK Airport and the 87-room Best Western JFK Airport Hotel.

M&R Hotel Management
Jamaica, New York, United States
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Daniel Entenberg has been appointed as General Manager at SLS Park Avenue

Entenberg has more than a decade of experience in the luxury hotel business, including success at stylish addresses in New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Prior to his current role, he spent over three years leading Gramercy Park Hotel. Entenberg launched his career at W New York Hotel in 2001, also spending two years as Director of Operations at W New York Times Square. In Las Vegas, he rose to Executive Director of Hotel Operations at Palms Casino Resort. Prior to that, he spent a half-dozen years in Los Angeles with positions at W Los Angeles Hotel, Viceroy Santa Monica Hotel and Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Entenberg holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management from Pennsylvania State University and was recently honored as a nominee for the 2016 New York City, Manager of the Year at the Hotel Excellence Awards.The highly-anticipated SLS Park Avenue is scheduled to open in Manhattan’s trendy NoMad neighborhood in Spring 2017.

sbe
New York, New York, United States
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Lisa Grossberg has been appointed as General Manager at Hotels Hayden and Henri

NEW YORK (January 24, 2017) – Real-estate mogul Morris Moinian's Fortuna Realty Group (FRG) is assembling a powerhouse team for the upcoming launches of two new hotels in Manhattan. Bolstered by the success of Hotel Hugo in SoHo, the company has its sights set on Chelsea and is finalizing the boutique conversions of two existing properties into Hotel Hayden, opening February 1, 2017 and Hotel Henri, opening March 5, 2017.

Fortuna Hotel Collection
New York, New York, United States
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Cheryl Boyer has been named President at the Cornell Hotel Society (CHS)

The School of Hotel Administration (SHA) at Cornell University announces that Cheryl Boyer is the new president of the Cornell Hotel Society (CHS) for 2017. Boyer will lead the executive board of CHS, the 88-year-old alumni association that represents SHA graduates in more than 53 active chapters worldwide. Boyer’s 12-month term as president began January 1.

Cornell
Ithaca, New York, United States
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Leiya Cohen has been appointed as Director of Operations at The Time New York

The Time New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Dream Hotel Group veteran Leiya Cohen to Director of Operations. In her new role, Cohen is responsible for the daily management of the hotel’s front office, housekeeping and engineering to ensure operative success and an unrivaled guest experience. Prior to her role as Director of Operations, Cohen was the Director of Front Office at The Time New York where she assisted with the hotel’s renovation budget, daily operations while the hotel was under construction, and led the implementation of new technology systems such as StayNTouch. Cohen’s career in hospitality is marked with management positions at The Premier and The London New York City along with roles at luxury restaurants in New York including Gordon Ramsay and MEGU.

Dream Hotel Group
New York, New York, United States
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David Umatum has been appointed as Executive Chef at New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge

New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge announces the appointment of David Umatum as Executive Chef. A seasoned veteran of the food & beverage industry with over 25 years experience, Chef Umatum will oversee culinary operations at the newly transformed hotel, including The Bar (Greatroom Lobby), the exclusive M Club Lounge, and for events in the hotel’s over 44,000 square feet of meeting space.

Marriott
Brooklyn, New York, United States
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David Brinkman has been appointed as Executive Chef for Union Square Events at Conrad New York

In partnership with Union Square Events, Conrad New York is pleased to announce the appointment of David Brinkman to Executive Chef for Union Square Events at Conrad New York. With more than 17 years of diverse culinary experience, Brinkman brings his expertise to lower Manhattan’s premier luxury hotel where he will manage all kitchen operations for banquets and catering by Union Square Events, the hotel’s exclusive catering partner.In his new role, Brinkman will be responsible for expanding the hotel’s catering programming and leading menu development. His creativity and innovation will lead the kitchen in providing guests with a more exquisite dining experience. Prior to his role as executive chef, Brinkman served as chef de cuisine at The Fourth and Botequim in New York where he managed catering, kitchen operations and day-to-day leadership responsibilities to ensure customer satisfaction and business profitability. Brinkman also honed his leadership skills as the executive sous chef at Batard, head chef at Maze restaurant and sous chef at Mandarin Oriental, all located in New York City. Brinkman hails from Melvindale, Michigan and earned an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts from the Schoolcraft College Livonia in 2002.

Hilton
New York, New York, United States
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Lindsay Maddock has been appointed as Assistant Food And Beverage Director at Grand Hyatt New York

Renowned Manhattan property Grand Hyatt New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Lindsay Maddock as the assistant food and beverage director. Maddock makes this move from within the Hyatt family, where she has worked for the past six years. Growing up in Massachusetts, Maddock began her career in the hospitality industry at the age of 16, working at a banquet facility as a coat check girl before going on to major in hospitality management at Syracuse University. Since graduating in 2009, she has climbed the Hyatt ladder with enthusiasm and determination, beginning with her role as Assistant Banquet/Convention Services Manager at the Hyatt Regency Boston, where she earned Manager of the Year award in 2010. Maddock spent the next two years at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, before moving to the Grand Hyatt brand in 2014 as Director of Outlets at the Grand Hyatt Washington. In this position, she worked on several prominent projects including the opening of two new restaurants. Most recently, Maddock took on the role of Event Services Manager where she collaborated with a multi-faceted team to service over 100 events in 2015, producing $20 million in revenue. During her time in this role, Maddock earned the Manager of the Year Award in 2015.

Hyatt
New York, New York, United States
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Senih Geray has been appointed as General Manager at The St. Regis New York

he St. Regis New York is proud to announce Senih Geray as General Manager for the celebrated flagship property. A respected leader in the luxury hospitality arena, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role at The St. Regis New York and his appointment marks his return to the landmark hotel after successful tenures at The St. Regis Atlanta and The St. Regis Aspen Resort.Geray joins The St. Regis New York from The St. Regis Atlanta where he served as the General Manager since 2012. Under his leadership, The St. Regis Atlanta garnered numerous awards, accolades and distinctions.

Marriott
New York, New York, United States