Yvette Edwards Named as Director of Marketing for 379-key Loews Regency Hotel in Midtown Manhattan

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. April 15, 2015

NEW YORK. - April 15, 2015. Loews Regency Hotel, the landmark hotel in Midtown Manhattan, today announces the appointment of Yvette Edwards as Director of Marketing. With more than 15 years of sales and marketing experience, Edwards boasts a deep understanding of both large business hotels and smaller boutique properties, as well as seasonal and luxury resorts, including properties in New York City, Philadelphia, Newport, and the Bahamas. In her role as Director of Marketing at Loews Regency, Edwards will oversee the planning and implementing of sales, marketing and product development programs for the hotel.

"We are delighted to welcome Yvette to the Loews Regency family," said Jim McPartlin, Managing Director, Loews Regency. "Yvette's extensive knowledge and breadth of experience, not to mention her warm personality and commitment to excellent customer service, make her a great addition to the team. We look forward to her guidance in continually enhancing the guest experience at Loews Regency."

Prior to joining Loews Regency, Edwards served as a member of the opening team for the 733-room Grand Hyatt at Baha Mar Resort in Nassau, Bahamas, a campus including 40 restaurants, 35 retail shops, a golf course, spa and the largest casino in the Caribbean. As Pre-Opening Director of Sales & Marketing, Edwards was responsible for the booking policies, procedures, and revenue management of the 200,000 square feet of convention and outdoor event spaces used by all four Baha Mar resorts, in addition to overseeing group, leisure, public relations, marketing, catering and social media for Grand Hyatt.

Before her time at Baha Mar, Edwards spent four years as the Director of Sales & Marketing for Grand Hyatt New York and Andaz 5th Avenue, where she was nominated for Director of Sales of the Year. Between 2002 and 2009, Edwards developed her skills through Director of Sales & Marketing positions at the Columbus, Newport, and Philadelphia Hyatt Regency properties. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Yvette began her career as a Front Office agent with Holiday Inn, working in rooms operations for several years before moving into catering and conventions services and eventually sales and marketing.

"From the buzz of Broadway to the glamour and glitz of Fifth Avenue and the lively, ever-changing restaurant scene, there is no place quite like New York City," said Yvette Edwards. "I am thrilled to join the team at Loews Regency and help bring the very best of this energetic city to our guests."

Edwards has received numerous accolades throughout her career. Most recently, she was recognized with the 2014 Leader of the Year Award for Baha Mar Resort. Edwards has also served as a Board Member of the HSMAI Philadelphia Chapter.

About Loews Regency Hotel

The iconic Loews Regency Hotel reopened on January 16, 2014 following an extensive revitalization. The transformed property features 379 guest rooms including 58 suites; The Regency Bar & Grill, home of the "Power Breakfast" by Sant Ambroeus Hospitality Group; and the new flagship salon of the famed hairstylist Julien Farel, which incorporates a premier spa. Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan on Park Avenue, Loews Regency offers exceptional service and world-class amenities, optimal for conducting business or taking advantage of the city's best shopping, cultural experiences, and dining. For reservations or more information about Loews Regency, call 1-800-23-LOEWS or visit: www.loewshotels.com/Regency-Hotel.

About Loews Hotels & Resorts

Headquartered in New York City, Loews Hotels & Resorts owns and/or operates 23 hotels and resorts across the U.S. and Canada, including two newly acquired Midwest locations - the Loews Minneapolis Hotel, situated in the heart of Minneapolis' entertainment district, and the Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel, less than two miles from O'Hare Airport in the emerging city of Rosemont, Ill. The new-build, 400-room Loews Chicago Hotel will debut downtown in March 2015. Located in major city centers and resort destinations from coast to coast, the Loews portfolio features one-of-a-kind properties that go beyond Four Diamond standards to delight guests with exciting, approachable and local travel experiences. For reservations or more information about Loews Hotels & Resorts, call 1-800-23-LOEWS or visit: www.loewshotels.com.