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The William Vale Welcomes Deanna M. Thomas as the New Director of Sales & Marketing
The William Vale | March 5, 2018
NEW YORK, NY – March 5, 2018 – The William Vale, the multi-use destination located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, proudly welcomes Deanna Thomas as the Director of Sales and Marketing. Thomas joins the team with over a decade of boutique and luxury hotel management expertise, with a concentration in sales marketing specifically. Thomas will be responsible in directing the overall day-to-day operations, overseeing the sales and marketing divisions and ensuring that the hotel exceeds sales quotas and occupancy goals. "With Deanna's previous sales and operational management experience in two robust cities, New York City and Chicago...
The William Vale in Williamsburg, Brooklyn Welcomes David Lemmond as New General Manager
The William Vale | December 14, 2017
NEW YORK, NY – Dec. 14, 2017 – The William Vale, a multiuse destination located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, proudly welcomes David Lemmond as the new General Manager. David brings over 20 years of boutique and lifestyle hotel expertise, previously working on each of Andre Balazs' Standard Hotels. He will be responsible in directing the overall day-to-day operations, overseeing the sales and marketing divisions and ensuring that each and every guest experiences a one-of-a-kind, world-class hospitality experience. "With David's diverse background, working in two of the nation's most popular cities, Los Angeles and New York City...
The William Vale Welcomes Susan Choi-Grant as Director of Sales and Marketing
The William Vale | May 30, 2017
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 30, 2017 – The William Vale, a multiuse destination located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, proudly welcomes Susan Choi-Grant as the Director of Sales and Marketing. A hospitality veteran, Susan will direct and manage The William Vale's sales and catering team; bringing with her an expertise in new business development, market share increase, and revenue generation and growth. "As we continue to strengthen our presence and brand both locally and globally, Susan will be a major asset to our team in building and maintaining authentic relationships for The William Vale," said Sebastien Maingourd, General Manager o...
“Topping Out” of The William Vale Marks Construction Milestone for the Brooklyn Project
The William Vale | October 19, 2015
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK—Oct. 19, 2015—Riverside Developers today officially announce the topping out of The William Vale, one of Brooklyn's most highly anticipated hotel projects rising in the dynamic Williamsburg neighborhood. The project, located at 55 Wythe Avenue, between 12th and 13th Streets, will bring 183 rooms to market and stand 21 stories to offer unparalleled views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan skylines. "The topping out milestone at The William Vale not only marks an important time for our construction, development and design teams, it also marks a significant milestone for Brooklyn tourism and hospitality," said S&e...
The William Vale Appoints Mark Speranza as Director of Sales and Marketing
The William Vale | July 7, 2015
Speranza Brings More than 20 Years of Senior Hospitality Experience to Latest Hotel Destination in Brooklyn's Williamsburg Neighborhood BROOKLYN, NY – JULY 7, 2015 – The William Vale, the 21-story hotel rising in Brooklyn's dynamic Williamsburg neighborhood, announced today the appointment of Mark Speranza as Director of Sales and Marketing for the hotel located on 55 Wythe Avenue. Speranza, an accomplished hospitality executive with nearly 20 years of New York-based experience, will oversee the hotel's sales team, determine strategy alongside the general manager and maximize sales activities for the hotel. "I'm looking forward to m...
Four Seasons Austin Hotel in Texas Sells for $197 Million to Strategic Hotels and Resorts
The William Vale | May 5, 2015
May 5, 2015 - A Chicago-based company said Monday that it has a deal in place to buy the Four Seasons Austin Hotel. Strategic Hotels and Resorts will pay $197 million for the 291-room luxury hotel, which is located at 98 San Jacinto Blvd. in downtown Austin. Lodging Capital Partners and Prudential are the sellers. The sale of the hotel, which will continue to remain affiliated with the Four Seasons brand, is expected to close later this month. "This is an exciting opportunity to acquire the only true luxury hotel in what is arguably our nation's highest growth market," said Strategic Hotels and Resorts chairman and CEO Raymond Gellein. ...