The Michelangelo Appoints Glenda Simmons GM
NEW YORK, NY - February 16, 2011 - This year brings exciting changes to The Michelangelo hotel in New York City: Glenda Simmons has been appointed General Manager, effective immediately. Simmons assumes the role after having spent fourteen years as Hotel Manager at The Michelangelo.
“As we looked to the future, we recognized the need for a leader that understood our brand's uniquely Italian approach to hospitality and how to blend this with innovation to ensure continued success in the competitive New York market,” said Ms. Elisabetta Fabri, President of Starhotels International.”
, owners of The Michelangelo. “Glenda's tenure at The Michelangelo, combined with her dynamic personality and staunch work ethic, makes her the ideal choice.”
A native of Trinidad and Tobago, Simmons immigrated to the United States in 1980. She thought her vocation was to be a teacher. She instead gravitated towards a profession that had been instilled in her throughout her upbringing: hospitality. While living with her grandparent's, a home that was always filled with extended family and guests, Simmons learned the secrets to creating an environment that is both welcoming and nourishing for the mind and spirit. Simmons has utilized this knowledge throughout her more than 30-year career while holding senior level positions at some of New York's top hotels including: the Regency Hotel and The Mayfair Regent Hotel (prior to its conversion into luxury condominiums.)
“My approach has always been to create an indelible impression with each guest so they can not help but return, and The Michelangelo is the perfect canvas for this,” said Simmons. “I am excited to use to the fullest the creativity of our dedicated team members to achieve this goal. In the coming months we will seek to expand upon the hotel's solid reputation with exciting new dining offerings, amenities, and more.”
Located amidst the bright lights of Manhattan's Theater District and steps from Rockefeller Center, the boutiques of Fifth and Madison Avenues, and the buzz of Times Square, The Michelangelo exudes the old world charm of an Italian Grande Dame hotel . It has all the modern touches that today's urban travelers have come to expect. It is part of the Italian based Starhotels group. The Michelangelo Hotel is the brand's first luxury property in the United States.
.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
