Trump SoHo Appoints James Locker as New Director of Catering & Conference Services

. May 18, 2015

NEW YORK, NY. - May 18, 2015. Trump SoHo® New York, the first Trump Hotel Collection property in downtown Manhattan and the neighborhood's only AAA Five Diamond-rated hotel, today announced its appointment of James Locker as Director of Catering & Conference Services.

"We are very pleased to welcome James to the Trump SoHo team," said Gary E. Schweikert, managing director of Trump SoHo® New York. "With more than 28 years of experience in selling and managing catering services for luxury properties in New York, we are confident that James' contributions will further elevate Trump SoHo's success in the event sector."

Locker brings with him extensive experience in catering and events at luxury hotels including most recently, Langham Place on Fifth Avenue, where he served as Director of Catering and Events since 2014. Throughout his career, Locker has consistently exceeded his budget forecasts, overseeing a substantial budget for meetings and conference services at Langham Place and personally managing, selling and servicing corporate, philanthropic and catering events at the iconic Waldorf Astoria New York for nearly nine years. Additionally, Locker possesses substantive experience managing a range of events at The Plaza Hotel including large fundraising galas, corporate conferences, society weddings and Bar Mitzvahs to smaller meetings and social events.

Trump SoHo New York boasts more than 12,000 square feet of stylish and customizable indoor and outdoor event space—more than any other hotel in SoHo—providing the perfect backdrop for downtown's most spectacular weddings, social events, and corporate meetings. All of Trump SoHo's events are planned with the assistance of the hotel's special events team, directed by seasoned leaders with five-star hotel experience, providing each event with a personal touch. For more information on events at Trump SoHo New York, please visit www.trumphotelcollection.com/soho.

About Trump SoHo® New York

Trump SoHo New York, the first luxury hotel in the neighborhood, has captured the attention of international travelers and sophisticated New Yorkers alike. Establishing a new paradigm of design, Trump SoHo brings together the master works of Handel Architects, for the 46-story shimmering glass tower, and Rockwell Group, for the creation of the interior spaces. The 391 spacious guestrooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows providing unrivaled views of the city's spectacular skyline and the Hudson River. Trump SoHo currently has hotel condominiums available for purchase with prices beginning at $1.2 million. With just 12 rooms per floor, it has an intimate ambiance of sophistication and indulgence. Owners and hotel guests can enjoy signature restaurant, Koi SoHo, featuring an imaginative menu of contemporary Japanese cuisine, the seasonal poolside Bar d'Eau featuring light fare and cocktails, and CafeMezz, which is located on the second floor and serves daily breakfast and weekend brunch. The Spa at Trump® with its two levels of pampering services provides New York its only authentic luxury Turkish hammams, and guests will enjoy the utmost in personal service with the Trump Attache. For more information, please call (877) 828-7080 or visit www.trumphotelcollection.com/soho.

About TRUMP HOTEL COLLECTION™

Launched in October 2007, TRUMP HOTEL COLLECTION™ is the next generation of luxury hospitality - one that is raising the bar in the top-tier travel experience with a level of customized service unrivaled in the market today. Presided over by internationally renowned developer Donald J. Trump and his three grown children - Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric - the prestigious portfolio includes the highly acclaimed Trump International Hotel & Tower® New York, Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago, Trump International Hotel™ Las Vegas, Trump International Hotel™ Waikiki Beach Walk®, Trump SoHo® New York, Trump Ocean Club® International Hotel & Tower Panama, Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto®, and Trump National Doral® Miami. Trump International Hotel & Tower® Baku will open in 2015. Trump® Hotel Rio de Janeiro, Trump International® Hotel & Tower Vancouver and Trump® International Hotel, Washington, D.C., a redevelopment of the historic Old Post Office Building, are slated to open in 2016. Reservations can be made at www.TRUMPHOTELCOLLECTION.com or by calling (855) TRUMP-00 (878-6700). TRUMP HOTEL COLLECTION is headquartered at Trump Tower, 725 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10022.

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