Michael J. Taylor, GM of The Heldrich, Installed
as
President New Jersey Hotel & Lodging Association
New Brunswick, New Jersey, June 2007 ... Michael J. Taylor, general
manager of The Heldrich, the new hotel and conference center that opened
in March in the heart of New Brunswick, New Jersey, has been installed
as the president of the New Jersey Hotel & Lodging Association.
His term will extend from 2007-2010.
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| Mr. Taylor is a 22-year veteran of
the hospitality industry. He has served in leadership positions during
many of his two decades of service, including as general manager of North
Maple Inn at Basking Ridge, New Jersey, where he previously was director
conference services. During Taylor's tenure there, the property was
successfully repositioned and won numerous service and industry awards
year after year. For two consecutive years, North Maple Inn was named
"One of the 50 Best Places to Work in New Jersey" by NJ BIZ, the statewide
newspaper.
Taylor has served as corporate conference services staff support for
Benchmark Hospitality International. In this capacity, he oversaw
the conference service operations of 14 North American Benchmark properties.
Prior to joining the Benchmark organization, Michael Taylor was director
of convention services at the New York landmark hotel, The Waldorf=Astoria.
During his six-year tenure at this property a portion of his responsibilities
included the coordination of visiting US and foreign dignitaries, such
as Presidents Clinton and Bush, Pope John Paul II, Prime Minister Yitzhak
Rabin of Israel and the Emperor of Japan. Earlier in his career he
was employed by Marriott Hotels where he participated in the pre-opening
and transition teams for properties in Anaheim, San Diego, and Palm Desert,
California.
Michael Taylor has lectured at the New York University (NYU) Center
for Hospitality Tourism and Travel. He also served as NYU course
instructor of Financial Management for Hospitality and Travel. Taylor
graduated from Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri, with a Bachelor
of Science degree. He earned a Master of Science degree in Hospitality
Industry Studies from NYU. In addition to his new role as president
of the New Jersey Hotel & Lodging Association, Mr. Taylor serves on
the Board of Directors for the International Association of Conference
Centers. He resides with his family in Metuchen, New Jersey. |
Michael J. Taylor (left) receives President's
Gavel from Joe McInerney, president of
the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
Photo credit, Jay Mayer, Trenton Photographers.
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About The Heldrich
The Heldrich is located in the cultural heart of New Jersey in New
Brunswick. The property is situated at 10 Livingston Avenue, just
west of the important US Route 1 and four blocks from the News Brunswick
Train Station (serving the Northeast Corridor: Boston-New York-Philadelphia-Washington,
DC) and close to Exit 9 of the NJ Turnpike. It is 45 minutes outside
New York City and has rail service to Newark Liberty International Airport
(EWR). The Heldrich features a 248-guestroom luxury hotel,
Christopher's Restaurant, serving freshly prepared specialties created
in an exhibition kitchen to delight even the discriminating palate, Christopher's
Bar, and an elegant ballroom, ideal for social and corporate gatherings.
For more information on The Heldrich, call 732-729-4670 or visit www.theheldrich.com.
The Heldrich is operated by Benchmark Hospitality International.
Benchmark Hospitality International, an independent hospitality management
company based in The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, operates resorts, conference
centers, hotels and condominium resorts both domestically and internationally.
For locations of Benchmark Hospitality properties and for additional information,
visit Benchmark's Website at www.benchmarkhospitality.com.
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