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Steve Batta has been named General Manager at JW Marriott Essex House

Marriott International, Inc. continues to grow its world-class JW Marriott hotel brand with the opening of JW Marriott Essex House New York, the brand's first hotel in New York City. Mr. Stephen Batta was named General Manager of JW Marriott Essex House New York. With more than 20 years of industry experience, Batta has spent the majority of his career in the New York City market. Most recently, Batta was the General Manager of the Renaissance New York Hotel 57, where he led his team to achieve exceptionally high associate engagement levels and placed a strong focus on leadership development.

Marriott
New York, New York, United States
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Ashfer Biju has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Pierre, A Taj Hotel

Ashfer Biju is the Executive Chef at The Pierre, A Taj Hotel on New York’s Central Park. Responsible for all culinary operations at the classic hotel, Chef Biju is a talented man on a mission: to deliver inventive, seasonal, sustainable options that delight a diverse array of discerning palates from around the world. He directs a culinary team of 50 cooks and seven sous chefs, and puts daily afternoon creative sessions devoted to testing and tasting new concepts under development to great use.

IHCL
New York City, New York, United States
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Jeffrey Miller has been appointed as General Manager at Andaz Wall Street

Andaz hotels announces the appointment of Jeffrey Miller to the position of General Manager at Andaz Wall Street; while former General Manager, Toni Hinterstoisser, will lead the highly anticipated opening of Andaz Amsterdam in late Summer 2012. Jeffrey Miller brings twenty-two years of experience with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts to Andaz Wall Street and has experienced every aspect of hotel operations and management throughout his career. Mr. Miller has held leadership positions at properties such as Park Hyatt Los Angeles and Grand Hyatt New York. Most recently Jeffrey Miller oversaw the successful rebranding of the Hyatt at The Bellevue becoming the preferred venue for "black-tie" social events in the Philadelphia area and landing the hotel on Travel + Leisure's "Top Urban Hotels in North America" list.

Hyatt
New York City, New York, United States
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Cesar Avery has been appointed as General Manager at St Giles Hotel New York

St Giles Hotels has announced the appointment of Cesar Avery as the new general manager for Manhattan portfolio which consists of two Manhattan side-by-side properties – The Tuscany and The Court. Avery, a nominee for the 2010 HSMAI Big Apple Chapter General Manager of the Year Award, is a hospitality industry executive with experience leading upscale boutique hotels in Washington D.C. and New York City. Avery joins St Giles after nearly a decade with the 130-room boutique Roger Smith Hotel in New York where he served as general manager for 8 years. Prior, he worked as their director of marketing. During his tenure the property’s rooms division revenue rose by 40 percent, with average rates increasing by 25 percent.

St Giles Hotel LLC
New York City, New York, United States
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Paul Ruffino has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel BPM Brooklyn

Hotel BPM Brooklyn announced the appointment of Paul Ruffino to the position of general manager at the highly anticipated, musically-inspired property. Overseeing the daily operations of the property is not his only responsibility: Ruffino is charged with the task of developing a team that will uphold the service standards at the 76-room hotel, which will creatively merge the two worlds of music and hospitality to create a guest experience like no other.

Hotel BPM Brooklyn
New York, New York, United States
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Giovanni Beretta has been appointed as Managing Director at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

A native of Italy with over 20 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Beretta joins The Carlyle after most recently working at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts in San Francisco and Miami. In both cities, he spearheaded a complete guest room renovation and he helped re-launch the hotel’s new restaurant and bar in Miami. Previously, Beretta worked for InterContinental Hotel Group for more than 13 years. A graduate of Ecôle Hôtelière de Lausanne with a strong Food & Beverage background, Beretta has overseen multiple hotel renovations and the opening or revamping of eight different food and beverage outlets. His experience includes both business and resort properties, as well as luxury hotels with a private residences component in several cities across Europe, Latin America, Australia and the United States.

Rosewood Hotel Group
New York, New York, United States
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Richard M. Levine has been appointed as Chief Legal Officer at Orient-Express Hotels Ltd.

Orient-Express Hotels Ltd., owners or part owners and managers of 49 luxury hotel, restaurant, tourist train and river cruise properties in 24 countries, today announced the appointment of Richard M. Levine, as Chief Legal Officer, effective February 21, 2012. Based in New York, Levine will supervise global legal and regulatory matters for the Company. With a legal career spanning over 23 years, Levine joins Orient-Express from Kerzner International Holdings Ltd, where he was Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and led the legal, regulatory and compliance departments, negotiations for major corporate investments and financings under the acclaimed One&Only and Atlantis brands. Prior to joining Kerzner International, Levine was General Counsel at the private equity firm Hellman & Friedman, LLC and the Private Equity Division of Credit Suisse First Boston.

Belmond
New York, New York, United States
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Anthony Zamora has been appointed as Executive Chef at Conrad New York

The soon-to-open Conrad New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Zamora as Executive Chef. A culinary visionary who counts several Five-Star and Five-Diamond hotel restaurants within his decade-long career, Zamora oversees all dining operations at Conrad New York including the hotel's signature restaurant, Atrio, the seasonal rooftop bar and in-room dining. Chef Zamora joins the Conrad New York team from Four Seasons Hotel New York, where he was Executive Chef. During his four-year term, he conceptualized the Garden Wine Bar, which continues to be a success. Zamora also oversaw a staff of 50 employees in five hotel dining outlets and nine kitchens. Chef Zamora, who is of both Italian and Lebanese ancestry, will bring a strong Mediterranean flavor and flair to his cuisine at Atrio. The restaurant's innovative and contemporary menu will complement the restaurant's sleek, modern design and stylish décor. The wood-burning stone oven will be the focal point of the open-air kitchen, which will have a cooking studio feel so diners can enjoy watching their meal being prepared. Atrio will offer a variety of fare including inventive flatbreads, artisanal cheeses, cured meats, salads and meatballs, as well as Old World wines by the glass and signature martinis. Prior to his tenure at Four Seasons Hotel New York, Chef Zamora spent six years with The Biltmore Hotel in Miami, where he designed a new In Room Dining kitchen to streamline the team's structure. During this time, he also served on the Advisory Committee at Le Cordon Blue College of Culinary Arts in Miramar, Florida. A native of Michigan, Zamora earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales University in Miami. He has also been honored with the Florida Restaurant Association's Award of Excellence in Hospitality. When he's not in the kitchen, Chef Zamora enjoys photography, skiing and spending time with his family. He resides in Waldwick, New Jersey.

Conrad New York
New York City, New York, United States
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Oscar Henquet has been appointed as General Manager at Richard Gere's Bedford Post

Bedford Post General Manager Oscar Henquet discovered his passion for the hospitality industry at a very young age while working with his family’s hotel business in The Netherlands. One of two children, Oscar grew up in the region where Belgium, Holland and Germany intersect, and as a result, quickly learned the importance and value of understanding various cultures while becoming fluent in the English, Dutch, French and German languages. Oscar received a degree in Hotel Management from the Maastricht School of Hotel Management, founded by his grandfather. Upon graduation, Oscar pursued positions abroad, including an 8-month project in China where he was heavily involved with the opening of Crowne Plaza Chengdu in Chengdu, China. Oscar gained further experience and expertise working at esteemed properties located in Belgium, France and Israel, but it was a trip to New York with his family in 1997 that set his future course: exhilarated by the city’s energy and rhythm, he decided to relocate there. Oscar’s first job in New York was Maître d’Étage Teamleader and Private Butler to Sir Elton John at the Five-Star/Five-Diamond St. Regis New York from March 1998 to July 1999, where he broadened his knowledge of the hospitality industry. Subsequently, he was appointed Supervisor of the Food & Beverage Department, overseeing operations of Lespinasse, Astor Court and King Cole Bar for one year, and ultimately was promoted to Assistant Restaurant Manager. In August 2000, Oscar left the St. Regis to first become Restaurant Manager and soon after that Room Service Manager at the Five-Star/Five-Diamond Four Seasons Hotel. In 2001, after meeting David Bouley while volunteering at Ground Zero, Oscar decided to make a shift and moved on to open Bouley as Restaurant Manager from March 2002 to February 2003.

Richard Gere's Bedford Post
Bedford, New York, United States
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Maria Ordóñez-Maloney has been appointed as Sales Manager at Hyatt 48 Lex

With sales skills that developed on two continents, Ordóñez-Maloney joined Hyatt 48 Lex from Hilton New York Fashion District where she held the position of Associate Director of Sales. Previously, she held sales positions in New York City and Baltimore, including Senior Sales Manager at Hotel Indigo Chelsea in New York; Pre-Opening Director of Sales at Hotel Indigo Inner Harbor in Baltimore; and Catering and SMERF Sales Manager at Doubletree Inn at the Colonnade in Baltimore. Ordóñez-Maloney got her start in 2002 as a Front Office Manager at the Red Mangrove Adventure Inn in the Galapagos Islands before moving into sales at Hotel El Dorado in Cuenca, Ecuador the following year.

Hyatt 48 Lex
New York, New York, United States
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Brian Twomey has been appointed as Assistant General Manager (AGM) at Hyatt 48 Lex

A Rooms Division management veteran who gained valuable guest relations experience with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Brian Twomey joined Hyatt 48 Lex following one year as Director of Housekeeping at W Times Square, a Starwood property. Previously, Twomey held the same position at Grand Hyatt New York, overseeing 300 associates from 2008-2010. His experience with Hyatt before that included Front Office Manager at Hotel Victor in Miami Beach from 2007-2008 and Assistant Front Office Manager at Grand Hyatt New York from 2005-2007. Twomey launched his career as Housekeeping Supervisor at Grand Hyatt New York in 2005.

Hyatt 48 Lex
New York, New York, United States
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Turf Hotels' President Michael Hoffman has been named Chairman of the Board of Directors at The 2012 International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show® (IHMRS)

Also serving on the 2012 IHMRS Board of Directors are Joseph Spinnato, president, Hotel Association of New York City; Jan Chesterton, president, New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association; Joe McInerney, president and CEO, American Hotel & Lodging Association; Vijay Dandapani, president, Apple Core Hotels; John Fitzpatrick, CEO North America, Fitzpatrick Hotel Group; Pedro Mandoki, president, Mandoki Hospitality Group; Tony Mangano, vice president, Syramada Hotel Corporation; and John Russell, CEO, Advaya Hospitality.

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New York City, New York, United States
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Rhonda Hausman has been appointed as General Manager at Radisson New Rochelle Hotel

Rhonda D. Hausman of New Rochelle has been named General Manager of the Radisson New Rochelle Hotel. Ms. Hausman brings more than 15 years experience to the Radisson, having worked previously as a General Manager for some of the leading hotel chains in the country including Courtyard by Marriott and Fairfield Inn by Marriott. She has worked at hotels throughout the U.S. including in San Francisco, California; Memphis and Clarksville, Tennessee; Jacksonville and Ocala, Florida; Columbia, Missouri; Paducah, Kentucky and Metropolis, Illinois. A native of Metropolis, Ms. Hausman holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the Southern Illinois University College of Business and Administration. Prior to entering the hospitality business, she had worked in the banking industry for 15 years.

Radisson New Rochelle Hotel
New Rochelle, New York, United States
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Suzanne McIntosh has been appointed as Executive Recruiter at Marshall-Alan Associates

Marshall-Alan Associates, renowned as one of the best hospitality executive search consultants in the industry, announces the appointment of Suzanne McIntosh who joins from the Morgans Hotel Group. In this new position, Suzanne will specialize in retained executive search and mid management recruitment for hotels and resorts, and the gaming industry. Suzanne's extensive 25 years' experience leading and directing high performing sales and marketing teams for prestigious hotel brands including Four Seasons and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts provides Marshall-Alan Associates with further insight into understanding clients' needs and the demands of recruitment assignments.

Marshall-Alan Associates
New York, New York, United States
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Heather Hannig has been appointed as Spa Director at Mandarin Oriental, New York

Heather brings with her more than 10 years of spa industry expertise. Most recently, she was Spa Director at the Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa at the Plaza Hotel, the North American flagship for Caudalie’s French retail brand. Prior to her tenure at Caudalie Vinotherapie, Heather spent three years as Director of Spa Operations for Plus One Management opening and operating spas for brands including Fairmont, InterContinental, Loews, Trump and AmeriStar Casinos. Heather’s extensive experience also includes Spa Manager posts in New York for both the famous Soho House Cowshed Spa and the Trump International Hotel & Tower’s spa. Heather began her career with Hilton as the Spa Operations Manager for Hilton New York. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology.

Mandarin Oriental
New York, New York, United States