Blake Danner, Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing at Amsterdam Hospitality
T. Blake Danner was recently named Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing at Amsterdam Hospitality, a small hotel company with several unique properties. ConventionPlanit.com caught up with Danner to talk with him about his new position.
Why did you join Amsterdam Hospitality?
I saw an opportunity to join an up-and-coming, entrepreneurial company that had just recently successfully repositioned several of its hotels and was looking to do more and open new projects in key destinations such as Los Angeles.
What is the biggest brand attribute that makes Amsterdam Hospitality hotels stand out from the competition?
The size of the company allows each hotel to keep its individual personality and ethos.
Give us one line for each of your hotel properties and what makes them special.
New York City:
The Marcel at Gramercy - newly completely redesigned, great location, intimate service, can host events up to 150 with a lush rooftop terrace.
The Bentley - located adjacent to diplomatic and medical communities on upper east side, newly opened meeting space with natural lighting and a rooftop event space with panoramic views of New York City’s east side.
The Ameritania – located adjacent to the Ed Sullivan Theater, in the heart of midtown.
Amsterdam Court Hotel – located in the heart of Times Square and the theater district. The perfect location to experience New York City.
Moderne – Modern, comfortable, and stylish, a true intimate experience with 34 rooms and suites.
Empire Hotel - recently redesigned, located at fashionable Lincoln Center, with dedicated meeting space for groups of up to 200. New York City’s hottest rooftop event space and pool deck.
New Jersey:
The Berkley – Asbury Park, New Jersey – located on the famed Jersey Shore, adjacent to the boardwalk. Perfect for corporate retreats, weddings, social events, religious celebrations, etc. Over 20,000 square feet of dedicated meeting space.
North Carolina:
The Blake – Charlotte, North Carolina – newly completely redesigned, specializing in large groups with over 52,000 square feet of meeting space.
When a meeting planner is finished holding a meeting at an Amsterdam Hospitality hotel, what will they be most pleased about?
The level of personalization and flexibility we provide to them.
What plans are ahead for Amsterdam Hospitality?
We will continue to grow the company in key destinations such as our property opening in 2010 in Los Angeles, reposition our remaining hotels, and continue to focus on providing very individual experiences at each hotel.
