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Briks brings over 20 years of industry experience to his new position at the 478-room Hilton New York Times Square, according to a statement from Hilton ( NYSE: HLT) about the appointment of Dan Briks as general manager. Briks will be in charge of the hotel’s entire operations, including visitor services, sales, marketing, and advertising. Briks, a distinguished kindness veteran with more than 20 times of command experience at Manhattan’s best hotels, joins Hilton New York Times Square from Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton, where he has been the hotel’s public administrator since 2021. During his career, he properly reopened the resort following a two-year closing, oversaw the opening of new food and beverage outlets, and most recently led the reconstruction of the hotel’s entrance. Diarmuid Dwyer, location vice chairman, operations, Hilton,” Dan is an excellent fit to guide our team at New York Times Square.” With more than 20 years of proven management in some of the most famous hotels in New York City, Dan brings strong operational experience, a passion for hospitality, and a proven track record of elevating guest experiences. His strategic thinking and unwavering commitment to excellence render him the best person to lead this business through the next stage.
Briks expressed his” really delighted step into this position at Hilton New York Times Square.” I’m honored to prospect for a talented group because this resort is located in the heart of one of the world’s most recognizable places within the Crossroads of the World. Briks previously held the position of general manager at Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza, whether it be for visitors who are first discovering New York City or taking a Broadway-filled trip stay. Additionally, his leadership knowledge includes hotel management positions at The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection, and Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel. In the management development program at the famous Waldorf Astoria New York, Briks began his career by working there as a manager in numerous leadership positions, including food and beverage and top office operations, before becoming an executive assistant manager, specializing in rooms, restaurants, and banquet operations. He spent 11 years there, serving as executive assistant manager for various functions. Briggs is a member of the Michigan State University School of Hospitality Business’s Board of Directors. He holds a bachelor’s degree in the field. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Hotel Association of New York City and is a member of the American Hotel &, Lodging Association’s General Manager Committee.
