Colliers, the leading diversified professional services and investment management firm, announces it has hired Bradley Burwell as an Executive Vice President to join the firm's rapidly growing Hospitality Practice Group as part of U.S. Capital Markets.
Tempo by Hilton Times Square, the first hotel from Hilton's new stylish and contemporary lifestyle brand, Tempo by Hilton, announces the appointment of Michael Grapkowski as Director of Revenue Management. In this position, Grapkowski will manage and maintain group and transient inventory controls, including room accommodation, maximizing revenue and profitability, and helping to develop, monitor, and adjust pricing strategies. The hotel features 661 rooms across 36 floors in the new TSX Broadway building, a 46-story tower featuring the hotel, experiential retail, entertainment spaces, and the historic Palace Theatre. Grapkowski joins Tempo by Hilton Times Square from Hilton's All-Inclusive division.
Radio Hotel, the first and only full-service boutique hotel in Washington Heights, announced Danielle Dymond as the new Hotel General Manager. In her role, she will serve as the strategic business leader of property operations at the 221-room hotel and be responsible for creating and maintaining a high-performing service culture and managing budgets and reputation. As former Director of Sales & Marketing at Radio Hotel, Danielle will also oversee and execute hotel marketing strategies.
The all-suite retreat located at the gateway of the Hamptons is now available via Hyatt.com and is expected to join the JdV by Hyatt brand in mid-2024 following renovation completion.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is delighted to announce a distinguished lineup of luxury hospitality executives joining the 375-room Waldorf Astoria New York, which is expected to reopen its doors later this year following an extensive, multi-year restoration.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is delighted to announce a distinguished lineup of luxury hospitality executives joining the 375-room Waldorf Astoria New York, which is expected to reopen its doors later this year following an extensive, multi-year restoration.
Catherine Lee has been promoted to General Manager of 1 Hotel Central Park, ranked #13 in Time Out New York's list of the best boutique hotels in NYC, where she runs daily operations throughout the property, including at Jams, the hotel's restaurant by Chef Jonathan Waxman, as well as the newly opened Park Penthouse. Lee joined 1 Hotel Central Park in 2016 as Director of Rooms shortly after the property's opening and was promoted to various other positions including Hotel Manager in 2018. During her time as Hotel Manager, Lee acted as a taskforce with several of the brand's successful openings including 1 Hotel San Francisco and 1 Hotel Nashville. She also worked on the opening teams for 1 Hotel Toronto, Treehouse Hotel London, and 1 Hotel Mayfair. Lee has spent over 20 years in hospitality, with prior experience including The Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park and New York Marriott Marquis, among others.
Gina McAlpin is a dedicated health, wellness, and fitness professional with over 12 years of experience as a fitness trainer, marketer and sales specialist. Her multifaceted roles have showcased her versatility and allowed her to contribute significantly to the growth of the businesses she has been involved in. McAlpin's commitment to promoting well-being led her to a fulfilling career in the boutique fitness industry, where she wore various hats, from shaping marketing strategies to enhancing client experiences and driving sales.
Executive Chef at The Ranch Hudson Valley, Michael Narciso is a passionate advocate for healthy, nutrient-dense, plant-based cuisine. His journey has been marked by a profound belief in the power of food as medicine. This guides his approach as he creates and oversees the daily menu at The Ranch Hudson Valley. With meals focused on detoxification and revitalization, his expertise and creativity enrich every meal served, with each dish meticulously crafted from local, seasonal, and organic ingredients.
As General Manager of The Ranch Hudson Valley, John Bottino oversees all logistics of the daily structured schedule including The Ranch's signature morning hikes and creating and managing a vibrant team of program managers, hiking guides practitioners and instructors while supporting guests on their journey towards improved well-being. With a background in hospitality and health, Bottino brings industry knowledge and an innate ability to care for and nurture individuals.
In a strategic move to bolster its marketing endeavors, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection welcomes Gaby Aiguesvives as the company's first Chief Marketing Officer. Gaby brings a wealth of marketing and strategic experience from her previous role at Saks/Hudson's Bay Company, where she led marketing strategy, analytics, personalization, loyalty, and insights functions. Prior to this role, she spearheaded growth and performance marketing for all of Hudson Bay Company's (HBC) brands, including Saks, OFF 5TH, Lord & Taylor, and The Bay. Gaby initially joined HBC as Director of Corporate Strategy in October 2014 and subsequently held various leadership roles.
Proper Hospitality today announces management and operations of Montauk Yacht Club, the historic 107-key luxury seaside resort and marina in The Hamptons owned by Safe Harbor Marinas. Joining The Collective - Proper Hospitality's roster of independent hotels - Montauk Yacht Club will also debut a multi-million dollar renovation, introducing refreshed facilities and a brand new dining experience upon the season opening this May.
Tempo by Hilton Times Square, the first hotel from Hilton's newest stylish and contemporary lifestyle brand announces the appointment of Danny Bufano as Director of Restaurants. In his new role, Danny oversees the 661-room hotel's day-to-night food and beverage operations, including Highball, its signature cocktail bar & lounge with an expansive outdoor dining terrace serving a seasonal "spirited" and "free-spirited" cocktail menu and NY-inspired dishes, as well as Grab & Go, a locally curated market and cafe in collaboration with Bluestone Lane.
Gadi Hassin has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer ("COO"), where he oversees the operational, commercial and financial performance of Selina's hotel portfolio. Mr. Hassin joined Selina in 2020 as Managing Partner of the APAC region where he was responsible for significant regional expansion and operational excellence. As COO, Mr. Hassin will leverage his 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry across 4 continents and 7 countries, including time at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, The Ritz Carlton, and the Ovolo Group.
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park announce the appointment of Andrew Rogers as their new General Manager as of February 26, 2024.
Colliers, the leading global commercial real estate services firm, announces it has hired Matt Nowaczyk as a Senior Vice President to join the firm's rapidly growing Hospitality Practice Group as part of U.S. Capital Markets.In his new role, Nowaczyk will work alongside group leader Mark Owens, who is one of the foremost experts in the hospitality industry. Nowaczyk brings to Colliers over $5 billion in transaction experience, representing a variety of internationally recognized clients. During the span of his career, he has cultivated strong lender and investor relationships and has attained comprehensive knowledge of real estate economics and hotel capital markets. His proficiency extends to deal structuring, skillfully matching clients with the optimal capital source for each transaction.Prior to joining Colliers, Nowaczyk worked at JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group where he completed more than 70 transactions, including investment sales, recapitalizations, construction financing and loan sales. He also successfully executed and originated more than $5.5 billion in debt and equity transactions. In addition to his real estate acumen, Nowaczyk is an accomplished architect and developer. Drawing from his tenure at the award-winning architecture firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Architect and previous development positions, Nowaczyk's diverse background will further strengthen Colliers' hospitality practice group, which boasts over $40 billion in recent lodging transactions.
Tru by Hilton, Hilton's innovative, midscale hotel brand, announced the expansion of the brand to New York City with the grand opening of its newest property, Tru by Hilton Brooklyn. Nestled just one block from the vibrant Park Slope neighborhood, this contemporary hotel offers an ultramodern and lively lodging option for both business and leisure travelers alike.
Pendry Manhattan West is pleased to announce the appointment of James Winning as the new director of sales and marketing. In his role, Winning will oversee the sales, marketing and public relations efforts for the property situated within the Manhattan West development. Prior to this, Winning served as director of sales and marketing at Pendry Chicago, where he played a pivotal part in driving the hotel's success and establishing it as a leading luxury destination in Chicago since its opening in 2021.
Similar to its sibling properties in New York, Crosby Street and The Whitby, the Warren Street Hotel showcases the vivid and imaginative interior designs characteristic of Kit Kemp Design Studio.
Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts, the leading hospitality company with a diverse collection of hotels, resorts and other leisure facilities within Japan and across the world, today unveils The Prince Kitano New York following a years-long renovation. Formerly known as The Kitano Hotel New York, the refreshed property now sits within The Prince portfolio, the company's flagship hotel brand characterized by exceptional elegance, comfort and privacy. The Prince Kitano New York is Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts' first property located in the continental U.S., marking a significant step forward in the company's ongoing evolution from a top Japanese hotel brand to a global hospitality powerhouse.