Pendry Manhattan West Appoints James Winning as Director of Sales and Marketing

USA, New York City, New York. February 28, 2024

Pendry Manhattan West is pleased to announce the appointment of James Winning as the new director of sales and marketing. In his role, Winning will oversee the sales, marketing and public relations efforts for the property situated within the Manhattan West development. Prior to this, Winning served as director of sales and marketing at Pendry Chicago, where he played a pivotal part in driving the hotel's success and establishing it as a leading luxury destination in Chicago since its opening in 2021.

"We're delighted to welcome James from Pendry Chicago to our team in New York City," said Ash Bhasin, general manager at Pendry Manhattan West. "His pre-established Pendry brand knowledge coupled with his diverse experience in the hospitality industry makes him the perfect fit for this position."

As a highly skilled professional in the hospitality industry, Winning brings an impressive 19 years of experience to his role at Pendry Manhattan West. Before his tenure with Pendry, Winning garnered extensive expertise in hospitality sales and marketing, particularly within renowned global brands. Winning first began his career with Hilton Hotels, where he honed his skills in sales management. From there, he went on to hold notable leadership positions at various Fairmont Hotels & Resorts properties in St Andrews, Dallas, and Chicago. Through these diverse experiences, he has cultivated a comprehensive global perspective and expertise in the industry.

For more information on Pendry Manhattan West, please visit www.pendry.com/manhattan-west or follow @pendryhotels and @pendrymanhattanwest.

James Winning, Director of Sales and Marketing at Pendry Manhattan West

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About Pendry Manhattan West

Located in Manhattan's new West Side, the hotel features 164 guest rooms, including 30 suites; four food and beverage concepts including signature restaurant Zou Zou's in partnership with Quality Branded; open-air terrace bar and cocktail lounge Chez Zou, Bar Pendry and Garden Room; as well as over 6,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event spaces. The hotel is located between Hudson Yards and the Empire Station Complex including the newly opened Moynihan Train Hall and Madison Square Garden. Pendry Manhattan West, designed by acclaimed architectural design firm, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill with interiors by Gachot Studios, brings the most compelling aspects of both coasts, California ease and Manhattan energy, to the City. For more information, follow @pendrymanhattanwest or visit www.pendry.com/manhattan-west.

About Pendry Hotels & Resorts

Pendry Hotels & Resorts is a contemporary luxury hospitality brand from Montage International. Pendry combines inspired design with a celebration of culture and authentic service tailored to today's cultured world traveler. Founders Alan J. Fuerstman and Michael Fuerstman's well-seasoned experience in the hospitality industry serves as the foundation for the brand, injecting each property with a unique perspective on contemporary style, and an emphasis on the arts and local community in the city it calls home. The portfolio of hotels and resorts includes Pendry San Diego, Sagamore Pendry Baltimore, Pendry West Hollywood, Pendry Chicago, Pendry Manhattan West, Pendry Park City, Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf and Pendry Newport Beach. Future destinations include Pendry Natirar, Pendry Tampa, Pendry La Quinta, Pendry Barbados and Pendry Punta Mita. Pendry Hotels & Resorts is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. For more information on Pendry Hotels & Resorts, follow @pendryhotels or visit www.pendry.com.