Jacqueline Four Sanders returns to The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company as hotel manager of The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park after positions as resident manager at the Hotel Plaza-Athenee in New York City and as rooms division manager at The Rihga Royal Hotel.  She was previously with The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta; the former Ritz-Carlton, New York (now the Intercontinental); and The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island.  Her experience spans a wide range of positions from sales manager and club concierge to rooms division manager and resident manager over her 13 years of experience managing hotel operations at luxury properties.

Kathleen A. Scimeme has been named director of sales & marketing of The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park, a position that she had held at the RIHGA Royal New York, a JW Marriott Hotel, since 2001.  She brings extensive hospitality experience to the position, including a 25-year tenure with Marriott International.  Ms. Scimeme�s forte lies in building effective sales strategies and in developing customer relationships, and she is well versed in the development of marketing, sales and catering programs.  At RIHGA Royal New York, she was instrumental in the transition of the hotel to a JW Marriott property, successfully increasing revenues and growing the business traveler market.  Ms. Scimeme is active in both professional and community organizations such as the Association of Corporate Travel Executives and the Girl Scouts of America.

Within walking distance of Fifth Avenue�s finest shops, boutiques and cultural attractions, the 277-room AAA Five Diamond Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park offers traditional five-star luxury; the first stateside La Prairie at The Ritz-Carlton Spa; a well-equipped fitness center with personal trainers available; a multi-million dollar art collection; fine dining at Chef Gabriel Kreuther�s first solo restaurant, Atelier; afternoon high tea; and the wit and charm of famed bartender Norman.