In the category of "hotel potential," Brooklyn has been crowned the winner over Manhattan.
According to Sam Ibrahim, GM of Marriott at Brooklyn Bridge (the borough’s largest hotel – 667 guest rooms), "Brooklyn is no longer a stepchild to Manhattan."
Ibrahim cites the example of the Marriott at Brooklyn Bridge as being an "anchor for city-wide meetings." Even the Qcon event (which does not usually come to the US) chose Brooklyn as its venue. The more development occurs in Brooklyn, the better the market for this dynamic NYC borough.
Why are Brooklyn hotels enjoying such immense popularity?
Industry sources quote varied reasons including:
Paige Francis, senior VP of global brand management for specialty select brands, explains Brooklyn's appeal.
"The area* has undergone a complete revitalization," says Francis, noting that today's Brooklyn boasts a restaurant scene ranking equal with Manhattan establishments. * Downtown Brooklyn
Even mega brands are discovering Brooklyn. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has a Sheraton as well as an Aloft in downtown Brooklyn.
We have several New Hotel Development Opportunities in Prime Brooklyn Downtown, North Williamsburg, Dumbo and Manhattan.
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Hotel Brokers International
American Hotel & Lodging Association
Asian American Hotel Owners Association
International Hotel & Restaurant Association
Smith Travel Research
Industry Publications - Print and Internet
Daily Lodging Report
E-Hospitality
Hotel Business
Hospitality Net
Hotel & Motel Management
Hotel Business
Hotel Interactive
Hotel Journal
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Hotel Resource
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Industry Conferences
AAHOA Annual Convention Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) - Los Angeles
Caribbean Hotel/Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC)
Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP)-Hong Kong
International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF)-Berlin
NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference - New York
The Lodging Conference - Phoenix
Hotel Investment Conference - Atlanta, GA
International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show - New York, NY
Choice Hotels International Convention - Choice Licensees ONLY
Intercontinental Hotels Group Conference - Licensees Only
Americas Best Values Inns - Licensees Only
Best Western International Conference - Licensees Only