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Highgate Appoints New Executives to The Knickerbocker Leadership Team
The Knickerbocker Hotel | June 21, 2023
June 21, 2023 (New York, NY) – The Knickerbocker, the legendary Manhattan luxury hotel managed by Highgate, is proud to announce the appointment of three accomplished professionals to its executive leadership team. These appointments reflect The Knickerbocker’s commitment to delivering exceptional guest experience through excellence in refined culinary programming, strategic marketing and sales positioning, and a respected company culture. Adam Raskin, Executive Chef Adam Raskin assumed the role of Executive Chef with a successful track record in both fine-dining and busy upscale lifestyle properties. As the former Opening Culinary D...
The Knickerbocker Hotel Appoints Karim Abdelhamid as Hotel Manager
The Knickerbocker | February 14, 2018
NEW YORK – Feb 14, 2017 –The Knickerbocker Hotel announces the appointment of Karim Abdelhamid to Hotel Manager of the landmark luxury-lifestyle hotel. Effective immediately, Abdelhamid is responsible for managing guest experiences as well as overall operations throughout the 330-room hotel, including the signature restaurant and bar, Charlie Palmer at The Knick; St. Cloud rooftop bar and lounge; ground-level café and eatery, Jake's Coffee Roasters; and a 2,200-square-foot event space. "Karim is a natural fit for the Hotel Manager position and brings extensive knowledge of the luxury hospitality industry," said Holly ...
The Knickerbocker Appoints Mario Busquets as Director of Sales & Marketing
The Knickerbocker | April 27, 2016
NEW YORK, April 25, 2016 - The Knickerbocker, the luxury hotel and New York City landmark located steps from Times Square and Bryant Park, announces Mario Busquets as the new Director of Sales & Marketing. Effective immediately, Mario works in tandem with the executive team on the strategic direction of hotel operations, overseeing all sales and marketing initiatives, the Knickerbocker's leisure and group sales divisions, and managing all communications initiatives. "Mario is a trusted leader with extensive knowledge of the luxury hospitality industry from a national perspective, making him an invaluable asset," said Shawn Hauver, M...
New York City Landmark Reborn as The Knickerbocker Hotel, Opening February 2015
The Knickerbocker | December 3, 2014
NEW YORK, December 3, 2014 - Enviably situated on the corners of 42nd Street and Broadway overlooking the heart of Times Square, The Knickerbocker Hotel will open its doors February 12, 2015, revealing an elegant, urban 330-room hotel that pulses with the energy of contemporary fashion, flavors, fitness and finesse. Originally opened in 1906 by John Jacob Astor IV, The Knickerbocker has witnessed and influenced more than a century of New York history. As the rumored birthplace of the original martini and the first hotel to offer a multidimensional lifestyle experience, the legendary Beaux Arts landmark will infuse its storied past with ...
