September 14, 2011 - The Peninsula New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Sharon Telesca Feurer as Director of Marketing of the Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond rated property. Ms. Telesca Feurer began her position on August 15, 2011, and is responsible for the hotel’s sales and marketing teams.
 
With more than 20 years of luxury hotel marketing experience, Ms. Telesca Feurer was most recently Director of Marketing for Trump SoHo New York, where she was an integral part of the hotel’s opening team.  Prior to that, she was Vice President of Marketing for AKA Hotels, overseeing eight locations in New York, Pennsylvania, Washington DC and Virginia. Ms. Telesca Feurer also held various high-level marketing positions at luxury New York hotels including St. Regis, Hotel Plaza Athénée, Gramercy Park Hotel and Four Seasons.
 
“Sharon’s intimate knowledge of the New York luxury hotel set combined with her venerable sales and marketing skills make her an excellent addition to our executive team at The Peninsula New York.” says Mr. Jonathan Crook, General Manager of The Peninsula New York.
 
A graduate of The Pennsylvania State University, Ms. Telesca Feurer holds a B.S. in Business Administration and Marketing and was recognized on the University’s Dean’s List.  She is a member of New York City Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier, and currently resides in Manhattan with her husband.

Ideally located on Fifth Avenue and 55th Street, in the heart of Mid-town Manhattan’s most prestigious shopping, cultural, and business neighborhood, The Peninsula New York is a 23-storey, 1905 landmark building featuring 185 spacious and luxurious guest rooms and 54 suites, decorated in a classic, contemporary style.  For additional information on The Peninsula New York please visit www.peninsula.com/newyork.

About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH)
Incorporated in 1866 and listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (00045), HSH is the holding company of a Group which is engaged in the ownership, development and management of prestigious hotel, commercial and residential properties in key locations in Asia, the United States and Europe, as well as the provision of transport, club management and other services. The hotel portfolio of the Group comprises The Peninsula Hotels in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, Tokyo, Bangkok, Manila and Paris (opening in 2013).  The property portfolio of the Group includes The Repulse Bay Complex, The Peak Tower and The Peak Tramways, St. John’s Building, The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and the Thai Country Club in Bangkok, Thailand.