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Q2 2009 Client Newsletter |
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Monday, June 22, 2009 |
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 Sliver in the Sky -- 34th & Madison Opens in Manhattan
BridgeStreet Worldwide is pleased to announce the opening of S34 in mid-town Manhattan.
34th & Madison is located in exciting Midtown East at 47 East 34th Street, between Madison and Park Avenue - one block from the Empire State Building. This 36-story building offers 110 spacious apartments with top of the line design features and finishes.
Each apartment features high ceilings, wood floors, and modern kitchens with stone and porcelain interior finishes. From the state-of-the-art fitness studio to the 24-hour concierge the outstanding services and amenities available create an unrivaled lifestyle.
BridgeStreet is accepting reservations for this exclusive property now - so contact the New York office at 212.594.7744 or book online today...
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Welcome Sean Worker
Chief Development Officer |
Sean Worker has been hired as the new Chief Development Officer of Sorrento Asset Management, the international investment group that owns BridgeStreet Worldwide. Mr. Worker will head up global development and strategy for both Sorrento Asset Management and BridgeStreet Worldwide. He will provide strategic direction with regard to real estate acquisitions and joint ventures for Sorrento, as well as oversee the expansion of BridgeStreet's management and global franchise programs throughout the EMEA and APAC regions.
Prior to joining Sorrento, Worker served as Managing Director and Executive Vice President, International Operations for Wyndham Hotel Group where he was responsible for managing a portfolio of over 650 franchised and managed assets throughout EMEA, India and Asia Pacific and a member of the board of CHI Hotels & Resorts. Previously, Worker held various senior positions with Interstate Hotels and Resorts, including Executive Vice President Operations and Development EMEA, during which time he oversaw and operated a range of assets and brands.
During his 24-year hospitality career, he also held operations and sales positions with Maxxim Hotels and Resorts, Bristol Hotels and Resorts and Marriott Hotels. Worker obtained a BA, with honors, in Global Hospitality Management from Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Galway, Ireland
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BridgeStreet on the GSA Schedule |
In February 2009 BridgeStreet Worldwide was added to the Federal Government GSA's (U.S. General Services Administration) Schedule 48 for Corporate Housing Services.
BridgeStreet offers significant discount off per diem - access full rates and government traveler program info online. Choose from locations that are close to major military installations, bases or agency office locations. A perfect fit for:
- Temporary Duty
- Relocation
- Short or Long Details & Projects
- Meetings or Conferences
- Overflow Billeting
- Intern Programs
- Training & Development Classes
- Leisure Travel
For additional details, please contact Mindy Pauley at 614.848.3414.
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Liverpool ONE - Grand Opening
Much More than the Beatles! |
Nestled along the historic waterfront, with stunning city views, BridgeStreet at Liverpool ONE lends itself to eating well, entertainment and shopping-all within a few minutes walk from your front door. Our apartments are surrounded by an unrivaled selection of restaurants and cafés on the leisure terrace as well as a fantastic selection of major shops. A 14-screen Odeon cinema and the landscaped Chavasse Park all add to the experience.
BridgeStreet at Liverpool ONE comprises 77 one, two and three bedroom fully furnished apartments, fitted out to the highest specification with fully functional kitchens and stylish bathrooms. All apartments have flat screen televisions, iPod docks/radio players, Freeview TV and Wi-Fi and cable broadband is also available.
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Connection Points - Global Tradeshows
Arabian Travel Market
May 5-8th - Dubai |
The EMEA sales group attended the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai from 5th-8th May 2009.
The show attracted visitors looking for both extended stay business and leisure accommodation solutions for their clients as well as tour operators looking to include serviced apartments into their portfolio, visitors to the show had travelled from all over the Middle East, India, Russia and Asia. |
Employee Relocation Council
May 13-15th - San Diego |
This year's National Relocation Conference in San Diego offered awide variety of educational sessions designed to explore best practices and build success in the face of today's business challenges. BridgeStreet associates gained insight into the relocation industry by attending many sessions, including:
- Unique Solutions through Procurement Partnerships - learn various strategies to effectively collaborate with procurement and HR mobility departments within an organization of the selection of global mobility services. Develop an understanding of the total spend vs. controllable costs and discover how to evaluate both direct and indirect costs. Gather information on the performance metrics and the RFP vendor selection process and identify which policy and program baseline trend information should be included in your provider contract terms.
- AHRN.com - The Government can help you find Housing - an overview of the Automated Housing Referral Network, a website for relocating military families to find and secure available and suitable housing at their new assignment location.
- Mergers, Cost Cutting and Commuting - How the Economy is Changing Relocation - applying a global perspective to a domestic policy, your relocation program can take on a new life. EDS currently uses a policy that incorporates domestic temporary assignments, commuter moves, traditional relocation, business travel and telecommuting to offer best-in class service. By treating their relocation policy globally and by using a holistic approach to talent management, policy development, tracking mechanisms and team management, the policy has become a shining star in the total employee mobility best practice arena.
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Southwestern US Open House
April 30th - Phoenix, AZ |
To celebrate the opening of Southwest regional offices, BridgeStreet hosted a luncheon open house providing tours of corporate apartment options in the Phoenix metro area. Attendees enjoyed refreshments and brought canned good donations to benefit St. Vincent De Paul Food Bank. |
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Client Extranet Platform Expansion |
Providing flexible and easy to integrate technology continues to be a foundational account offering. With that in mind, BridgeStreet exponentially expanded its client extranet offering to include:
- Extensive real time data access - view details of travelers' itineraries, direct insight to services and communications delivered and quick access to account team.
- Robust reporting platform - enjoy easy access to account data including Guest satisfaction survey results, Guest services activity and full reservations histories.
- Enhanced communications functionality - view profiles of your account team members, real time chat and direct feedback links right off reservation detail pages.
These enhanced features are available to clients today and have already added to travel policy compliance and cost savings for many of our clients. Contact Paul Warman at paul.warman@bridgestreet.com today for a demonstration webinar!
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Recent BridgeStreet Awards
We are proud to be an award winning serviced apartment provider!
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