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Eamon O’Brien has been appointed as Director of Sales at Grand Hyatt New York

O’Brien has more than nine years of experience in the hospitality industry. Already a member of the Hyatt family, O’Brien relocated to New York after serving as the Associate Director of Sales for the Hyatt Regency in Chicago. Prior to his role at the Hyatt Regency, O’Brien served as the Director of Sales & Marketing at the Courtyard by Marriott Magnificent Mile. He spent several years working as a Senior Account Executive and Sales Manager at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile and as a Sales Manager at the Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown before beginning his career in operations for Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. O’Brien graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from DePaul University.

Grand Hyatt New York
New York, New York, United States
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George Parillo has been appointed as director of sales at Fairfield Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport

Buffalo Lodging Associates is proud to announce that George Parillo has been brought on as director of sales for Fairfield Inn & Suites Buffalo-Airport. Parillo joins the Fairfield Inn & Suites with seven years of hospitality industry experience. Most recently, he was the director of sales overseeing three Buffalo area hotels. George also spent four years working for the Holiday Inn in Pointe Claire, Canada in such positions as sales manager for the sports and SMERF markets, assistant housekeeping manager, and front desk/night auditor.

Buffalo Lodging Associates
Buffalo, New York, United States
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Andrew Broad has been appointed as Vice President at Hotel AG

Hotel Assets Group announced today that Andrew Broad, formerly Senior Vice President of Business Development for Alliance Hospitality, has joined Hotel AG as Vice President and will be located in the New York Metropolitan Area.Andrew is a veteran of the hospitality industry with 15 years of experience in hotel brokerage, third-party hotel management and brand development. Andrew has been the principal broker on over 100 hotel transactions throughout the United States. In 2007, he was named one of Real Estate New Jersey’s “Broker All-Stars.” Andrew recently joined Hotel Assets Group as Vice President after serving as Senior Vice President of Business Development for Alliance Hospitality, a third-party hotel management company that serves clients such as Inland Hospitality and Diamond Rock. Prior to Alliance, Andrew was a Senior Vice President at HREC, a national hotel brokerage and capital advisory firm in New York.

Hotel Assets Group, LLC (Hotel AG)
New York, New York, United States
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Michael Ryan has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC

Gansevoort Hotel Group announced today the appointment of Michael Ryan as Hotel Manager of its flagship property, Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC. Ryan began his tenure with Gansevoort Hotel Group as the Director of Front Office at Gansevoort Park Avenue NYC, where he was a part of the hotel’s soft-opening launch team. Prior to his position with Gansevoort Hotel Group, Ryan spent four years at The Raleigh Hotel in Miami, FL, where he served in roles from Front Office Manager to Assistant Executive Manager, and ultimately landed in the position of Hotel Manager. Ryan’s experience is augmented by his extensive work in the international hospitality sector. For three years, he served as the Front Office Manager at The Clarence Hotel in Dublin, IRE. He completed a hotel trainee program at The Sheraton Airport Hotel in Brussels, BEL, as well as served as Front Desk Agent at The Clarence Hotel, IRE, and as Reception Supervisor at Barton Creek Hotel & Spa in Austin, TX. Ryan received a four-year degree in International Hotel Management and Business Studies from the Shannon College of Hotel Management, Ireland. Originally from Ireland, he now resides in New York City and enjoys good wine, movies and sports.

Gansevoort Hotel Group
New York, New York, United States
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David Garcelon has been named Director of Culinary at The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in New York City

A 20-year veteran of executive chef positions around North America, David Garcelon has been named director of culinary for The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel. He will be responsible for the entire kitchen operation of the iconic hotel which serves as the flagship property for Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts. Prior to joining The Waldorf=Astoria, Garcelon served as executive chef of the 1,364-room Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto, where he led Canada’s largest hotel kitchen. He also served as executive chef for The Fairmont Southampton Bermuda; Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Alberta; and CP Hotels’ The Lodge at Kananaskis, Kananaskis, Alberta. He is a graduate of Cornell University and the Culinary Institute of Canada, and is a Certified Food and Beverage Executive with the American Hotel & Motel Association and a Certified Executive Chef with the American Culinary Federation. The epicenter of New York City’s business, social, cultural and political life, The Waldorf=Astoria is also one of the city’s most diverse dining destinations, with three distinctive restaurants. From the stylish Peacock Alley, the jewel of the hotel’s lobby, renowned for its extravagant brunch and seafood menu, to Bull & Bear steakhouse, a Manhattan institution, to Oscar’s American Brasserie offering casual dining, opportunity awaits. The hotel is credited with the creation of such American staples as veal Oscar, lobster Newburg, eggs Benedict and (of course) Waldorf salad. It also helped popularize culinary traditions like Thousand Island dressing and red velvet cake.

The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in New York City
New York, New York, United States
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David Lopez has been appointed as General Manager at THE OUT NYC

As THE OUT NYC continues preparations for its coming out party early next year; New York City’s first gay hotel and entertainment complex has announced that hotel veteran David Lopez will assume the position of General Manager. With 14 years of experience as a general manager and over 25 years managing all facets of hotel operations, brand development, and marketing, Lopez brings a wealth of expertise to his new role at the highly-anticipated 105-room boutique property.

THE OUT NYC
New York, New York, United States
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Sharon Telesca Feurer has been appointed as Director of Marketing at The Peninsula New York

With more than 20 years of luxury hotel marketing experience, Ms. Telesca Feurer was most recently Director of Marketing for Trump SoHo New York, where she was an integral part of the hotel’s opening team. Prior to that, she was Vice President of Marketing for AKA Hotels, overseeing eight locations in New York, Pennsylvania, Washington DC and Virginia. Ms. Telesca Feurer also held various high-level marketing positions at luxury New York hotels including St. Regis, Hotel Plaza Athénée, Gramercy Park Hotel and Four Seasons. A graduate of The Pennsylvania State University, Ms. Telesca Feurer holds a B.S. in Business Administration and Marketing and was recognized on the University’s Dean’s List. She is a member of New York City Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier, and currently resides in Manhattan with her husband.

Peninsula
New York, New York, United States
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Megan Weber has been promoted to Director of Sales at Hampton Inn Buffalo-Airport

Megan began her hospitality career in 2003 at Buffalo Lodging’s Hampton Inn Buffalo/Williamsville, where she held the position of guest services representative for two years. From there, Weber went on to become the manager on duty for Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo-Airport, executive housekeeper for Sleep Inn Buffalo/Amherst, and then front office manager for Fairfield Inn & Suites Buffalo-Airport, all owned by Buffalo Lodging Associates.

Buffalo Lodging Associates
Buffalo, New York, United States
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Jenné Lombardo has been appointed as Global Fashion Director at W Hotels Worldwide

W Hotels Worldwide today announced the appointment of Jenné Lombardo, entrepreneur and style maven, as its new Global Fashion Director. For more than 12 years, W Hotels has had a continuous commitment to fashion, and in 2010 appointed the first-ever Global Fashion Director for a hospitality brand – Amanda Ross. As the W brand continues to expand its international footprint and opens in fashion capitals around the world, Lombardo, a global trendsetter with a knack for identifying what’s new and next in fashion, will be instrumental in developing strategic initiatives and partnerships that showcase W’s innovative point of view on fashion.

Starwood
New York, New York, United States
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Kara Hejmowski has been appointed as Director of Sales at Hampton Inn Buffalo/Williamsville

Kara has been with Buffalo Lodging Associates since 2005, when she began working as a guest services representative at Homewood Suites Buffalo-Airport. Over the next few years, Kara was promoted to manager on duty and then to front desk supervisor. She then went on to work as the sales coordinator for both Hampton Inn & Suites Buffalo-Downtown and Hampton Inn Buffalo-Airport, before returning to front office management at Sleep Inn Buffalo/Amherst and then at Fairfield Inn & Suites Clearwater-Bayside in Clearwater, Fla.

Buffalo Lodging Associates
Williamsville, New York, United States
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Paige Brewer has been appointed as Global Head of Compensation Consulting at HVS Executive Search

Paige Brewer has a rich background in total rewards management within a number of industries including consumer goods, publishing/media, financial services, and hospitality. She previously owned her own consulting firm, working with clients such as Kerzner International, United Business Media, Dannon Inc., Kaplan, AOL, and Time Inc., providing advice on executive compensation programming. Previously, she spent 12 years at American Express and Diageo in their compensation & benefits department. Paige serves on the HR Committee for the United Way of Western CT.

HVS
Mineola, New York, United States
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Milana Knowles has been appointed as Spa Director at Mandarin Oriental

Milana has an extensive, diverse and impressive background with a range of spa’s where she has served, including most recently SpaFinder Inc in New York, Avon located in the Trump Tower, The GreenHouse in New York, and Equinox in New York. She began her career in the Spa industry as Vice President of Business Development with the GreenHouse in New York, followed by various spa and managerial roles with the company. Milana is a native of Croatia and is fluent in Italian & Croatian. In her new role, she will oversee all aspects of Mandarin Oriental, New York’s Spa.

Mandarin Oriental
New York, New York, United States
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Julian Alden has been appointed as Director of Sales at The Pierre, A Taj Hotel

For 10 years, Alden held increasingly demanding positions at The St. Regis Hotel. As Director of International Sales for eight years, he was responsible for dramatic growth of transient and group business as well as successful sales and marketing initiatives in Europe, the Middle East and Latin America, and was recognized year after year as a top performer for consistently exceeding his sales goals by significant margins. In 2009, he was promoted to Associate Director of Sales, handling strategic planning for pricing and market segmentation while also far exceeding his revenue goals and propelling the hotel into a more prominent competitive ranking in the marketplace. A native of Malta, Alden attended the island republic’s Institute of Tourism Studies – St. George’s Bay, St. Julian’s, where he received a Diploma in Hotel Management awarded with Distinction and was recognized with the “Management Student of the Year” by the Malta Hotel and Restaurant Association.

The Pierre, A Taj Hotel
New York, New York, United States
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Lisa Iaquez has been appointed as Director of Corporate and Group Sales – The Americas at Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces

Iaquez, based in New York, is responsible for corporate transient sales and group sales in the Eastern US. She brings more than a decade of corporate transient and group sales to her new role with Taj Hotels. Most recently, she was Global Director of Corporate Sales with Jumeirah Hotels, where she represented 11 luxury hotels. Previously, she spent five years as Director of Corporate Sales with New York’s SoHo Grand and Tribeca Grand hotels, and two years as pre-opening Group Sales Manager with Hilton Times Square. Her additional experience includes conference sales planning for the Paramount Hotel, Merrill Lynch and Estee Lauder. A graduate of SUNY New York with a degree in marketing, Iaquez also holds certification from Master Connections sales training and Hilton Sales College. She is a member of British American Business, Hedge Fund Association, NYCBTA NY chapter and ACTE, and supports the Sankara Eye Foundation, the Sikh Arts Foundation and UNICEF world water projects.

IHCL
New York, New York, United States
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Frances Maxwell has been appointed as Director of Corporate, Group and Incentive Sales – The Americas at Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces

Maxwell, based in Chicago, is responsible for group and corporate segments with a specialty in incentive and insurance sales. With 15 years of experience in hospitality and business-to-business sales, she joined Taj Hotels from her position as Director of Regional Accounts, Midwest, for Wynn and Encore Las Vegas. Her prior experience includes serving as Business Development Director with BI, a Minneapolis-based business improvement company, where she advised C-level clients and sold reward, recognition, marketing and other programs. She also held Corporate Sales Manager positions with Pheasant Run Resort & Spa and Wyndham Hotels in Illinois, was a wedding planner for Radisson Lisle, Lisle, IL and was Director of Food & Beverage for the Drake Hotel in Oakbrook, IL. Maxwell is a member of Meeting Planners International, where she is also on the board of directors for the organization’s Chicago Area Chapter, and HSMAI. She has a degree in Psychology from Illinois State University.

IHCL
New York, New York, United States
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Adele Gutman Milne has been named Sales & Marketing Executive of the Year at HSMAI Greater New York Chapter

Adele Gutman Milne, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for HKHotels, was named the "Sales & Marketing Executive of the Year" by the HSMAI Greater New York chapter during its 18th Annual Frank W. Berkman Tourism Achievement Award Black Tie Gala Dinner Dance June 8th. Ms. Gutman was selected as a result of her commitment to the hospitality industry, career accomplishments, and industry service. In fact just last year, all four of the HKHotels properties in New York were ranked in the top four in New York City by the members of TripAdvisor — an achievement which Ms. Gutman and everyone at HKHotels has been working toward for over six years. As a result, the hotels have enjoyed consistently high occupancy throughout the year and Ms. Gutman was a featured speaker at TripAdvisor's Master Class held in New York last year.

HSMAI Greater New York Chapter
New York, New York, United States