Associated Luxury Expands Luxury NYC Hotel Membership
WASHINGTON, DC, August 18, 2006. InterContinental The Barclay New York, the famed luxury business hotel in New York City, has joined Associated Luxury Hotels' portfolio of four- and five-diamond/star quality hotels and resorts, according to David Gabri, president and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels.
"The Barclay is an impressive and great addition to our portfolio for planners, providing us much needed incremental luxury level meetings inventory in New York," said Gabri. "It joins our other remarkable Manhattan luxury hotels, which include the renowned New York Palace Hotel and the magnificent Jumeirah Essex House."
Associated Luxury Hotels has the national sales responsibilities for its membership of more than 80 of America's premier four- and five-star quality hotels and resorts, plus several extraordinary international hotels and resorts in Canada, Mexico, The Caribbean and Europe.
Awarded "North America's Leading Business Hotel" by the World Travel Awards in 2004, InterContinental The Barclay New York has an exceptional location near Park Avenue, the United Nations, Wall Street, Broadway, and Central Park. Celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, the famed hotel features 686 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, and 18 elegantly designed meeting and banquet rooms. It is recognized as an outstanding venue for meetings, and has been host to nearly every major head of state.
"We're very pleased to join the exclusive membership of Associated Luxury Hotels," said Leland Lewis, general manager of InterContinental The Barclay New York. "With Associated Luxury Hotels' 12 national sales offices, our exceptional business hotel will be able to reach even more meeting professionals."
"The Barclay is a legendary option for meeting professionals," added Gabri. "With the extraordinary $50 million renovation of Jumeirah Essex House almost complete, and the exceptional New York Palace Hotel which is currently expanding its already impressive meeting and function space, meeting professionals who contact our national sales team have an enviable choice of deciding which of these remarkable hotels is perfect for their meeting or incentive group. We're thrilled that each of these unique hotels is part of our luxury portfolio in New York City."
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