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Spotlight on New Hotel Manager: SEBASTIAN GUREVICH
The Chatwal, New York, a landmark luxury hotel in the heart of
Manhattan, part of Hyatt’s prestigious Unbound Collection, is delighted to announce the appointment of Sebastian Gurevich as Hotel Manager. With over 17 years of leadership experience spanning nine Hyatt properties in seven cities, including the brand’s global flagship location Grand Hyatt New York in
midtown Manhattan, Gurevich brings a passion for hospitality and commitment to authentic and genuine guest excellence to the doors of The Chatwal, New York. As Hotel Manager, Gurevich will oversee day-to-day operations and uphold the hotel’s reputation as a leader in the luxury hospitality sector.
Conveniently located on 44th Street, The Chatwal, New York, is steps from the best of entertainment, dining, shopping, Broadway theaters and the city’s media and financial giants. The lavish landmark structure, originally built in 1905 by Stanford White, has been restored and renewed by master architect Thierry Despont, re-launching in 2010. The Chatwal’s 76 keys of expertly appointed guest rooms draw inspiration from early 20th-century glamor, including 28 luxury Suites and 14 ‘themed’ accommodations with spacious designer terraces. Guests of the hotel enjoy an array of curated experiences, including a team of professional Butlers, in-room dining and distinct private bars, additionally home to the historic The Lambs Club, an elegant restaurant serving new American cuisine.
“We are thrilled to welcome Sebastian to The Chatwal, New York team,” said Matt Tobin, Director of Sales and Marketing for The Chatwal, New York. “His almost two decades of experience with Hyatt Hotels, combined with a genuine enthusiasm for creating unforgettable guest experiences, makes him the ideal person to lead our operations and elevate our standards even further.”
Gurevich began his hospitality career with Hyatt Hotels in July 2007 as a front desk agent at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco, rising through various roles to his most recent position as Area Director of Operations overseeing Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis. From there, he led the launch of the first Caption by Hyatt, a groundbreaking lifestyle brand within the Hyatt portfolio. Gurevich was a key player in the launch’s operational oversight and seamless leading of both properties, bringing innovation and enhanced guest experiences to these new hotel concepts. Prior roles include Director of Operations at the Resort at Squaw Creek, where he oversaw rooms, spa, and golf, and the Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix, where he was integral to setting new luxury standards following the property’s $32 million renovation. In recognition for his exceptional leadership and lasting impact within the industry, Gurevich was awarded Hyatt’s prestigious Director of Operations of the Year award in 2018.
“I am truly honored to return to New York and have the opportunity to lead The Chatwal New York. This property holds a special place in the city’s hospitality scene, and I am committed to building on its remarkable successes and upholding our stellar reputation.” said Sebastian Gurevich. “It’s an exciting new chapter of working with the Chatwal team to continue delivering an exceptional experience for all of our guests.”
Originally from Argentina, Gurevich holds a Bachelor’s in International Business from California State University, Long Beach, and a Master’s in Hospitality Management from DeVry University. Known for his strategic approach and people-centered leadership, Gurevich’s expertise will be invaluable in enhancing The Chatwal, New York’s legacy reputation of luxury service as he steps into this new role.
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About The Chatwal, New York
The Chatwal, New York, now part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection, is an iconic hotel located in the heart of Manhattan. Blending art deco design with modern luxury, The Chatwal offers an exquisite experience with its luxurious accommodations, world-class dining, and exceptional service. For more information, visit www.thechatwalny.com.
The 2025 New York City Power 100
The migrant crisis has been a windfall for hotels, but Vijay Dandapani has sought to ensure stability for his industry that has struggled since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hotel industry advocate recently renewed a $1.04 billion emergency city contract after the city has already spent $2.3 billion to house asylum-seekers. He warned that the City Council’s Safe Hotels Act would drive up prices but withdrew his objections after a series of negotiations. Now Dandapani is focused on combating city legislation that would ease restrictions on Airbnb.
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Scholarship Awards Program
We are pleased to announce that the HANYC Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, will be offering six scholarship awards of $10,000 each this year.

Sustainable Hospitality
Our vision is to transform the New York City hotel industry into a recognized champion of sustainable hospitality in the United States and in the World. On this external site we share best practices, innovations and sustainable initiatives.

Human Trafficking Training
Human trafficking is incredibly widespread and our hotels have an important role to play in keeping our community and our hotels safe from this harm. HANYC is now partnering with Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST) to provide FREE human trafficking training for HANYC members and their staff.
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April
21apr2:00 pm3:30 pmHuman Resources Directors Meeting -- hotel members only
Event Details
We will be holding a Human Resources Director meeting on Monday, April 21st at 2:00 p.m. at the Park Central Hotel. The meeting will be held in the Manhattan Skyline
Event Details
We will be holding a Human Resources Director meeting on Monday, April 21st at 2:00 p.m. at the Park Central Hotel. The meeting will be held in the Manhattan Skyline Room.
We intend to focus on compliance with the Safe Hotels Act, aka the Hotel Licensing Bill, as this law is scheduled to go into effect on May 5, 2025. We will report on all aspects of the law including the licensing procedure, staffing and cleanliness requirements, direct employment, panic devices and recordkeeping in order to provide Hotels with clear guidance on compliance with the law. Representatives from the Association’s Safety and Security Committee will be present to address the human trafficking requirements of the law.
We will also report on recent activity by the Union, next year’s 2026 Industry Wide negotiations and important decisions from the Office of the Impartial Chairperson. We will focus on common issues that Hotels are facing with the Union, including requests by the Union for extra compensation, the Union’s insistence that Hotels negotiate with the Union over all changes in job duties and operations, including the introduction of technology and overtime issues.
Additionally, we will address recent developments in federal, state and local law.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact David R. Rothfeld, Jennifer M. Schmalz, Alexander Soric, Jaclyn Ruocco, Steven Nevolis, Joseph Tangredi, Nicola Ciliotta or Anthony Vassallo.
RSVP:
https://member.hanyc.org/forms/58158729-896b-42a1-8218-a15b9b3dc1ed/view
Time
April 21, 2025, 2:00 pm 2:00pm - 3:30pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Park Central Hotel
870 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019
Park Central Hotel
May
05may2:00 pm2:55 amWebinar on Federal, State and Local Leave Laws -- hotel members only
Event Details
Join Ellenoff, Grossman & Schole, LLP Partners Jacki Ruocco and Jennifer Schmalz on May 5, 2025 at 2pm for a webinar on Employee Leave Laws and Workplace Accommodations.
Event Details
Join Ellenoff, Grossman & Schole, LLP Partners Jacki Ruocco and Jennifer Schmalz on May 5, 2025 at 2pm for a webinar on Employee Leave Laws and Workplace Accommodations.
The program will cover the interplay between federal, state and local law leave laws covering paid and unpaid absence from work as well as leave provisions under the collective bargaining agreements. The webinar will also review reasonable accommodations and engaging in a cooperative dialogue in the workplace and provide an update on the most recent guidance in this area. The webinar will cover the FMLA, PFL, Safe and Sick leave, Prenatal leave, NY Parental leave, Military leave, the New York Lawful Absence Law and other leave laws impacting employers in New York and New Jersey.
Please register for the webinar here: https://egsllp.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SnDTg3vgTXyVBe3qnHg0JA
Time
May 5, 2025, 2:00 pm 2:00pm - 2:55am(GMT+00:00)
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