NEW YORK— Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has promoted Gary Schweikert to the dual post of regional vp/New York and managing director of The Plaza Hotel here, while Alex Kassatly has been named as the midtown Manhattan hotel’s general manager. Schweikert, a 23-year veteran of the hospitality industry, joined Fairmont in 1997 after filling a number of senior positions with Hilton Hotels Corp., including stints with The Waldorf=Astoria in New York as well as with The Hilton at Short Hills (NJ). Kassatly, who brings 25 years of industry experience to his new post, will assume responsibility for all operational aspects of The Plaza and will report to Schweikert.
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