Heather Allison Named Complex DOSM for New York Marriott Marquis and Sheraton New York Times Square

NEW YORK – (Oct. 30, 2019) – Heather Allison has been named complex director of sales and marketing for New York Marriott Marquis and Sheraton New York Times Square. In her new role, Allison will oversee all sales and marketing efforts for these major New York City hotel properties.

“We’re thrilled for Heather to join our team in this exciting and essential position,” said Dan Nadeau and Sean Verney, general managers of the New York Marriott Marquis and Sheraton New York Times Square, respectively. “She brings more than 25 years of hospitality experience and an impressive record of generating robust hotel performance and revenue growth.”

Allison steps into the new role after serving as director of sales and marketing in Los Angeles for two other prominent Marriott properties – The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles and JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE. Before that, she worked as director of sales and marketing for The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe and The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. Her hotel and resort experience has additionally encompassed leadership roles with Millennium, Starwood and Camberley hotels.

Allison has also been very active in the greater hospitality industry over the years, having served as a board member of the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) and its advisory boards. She was the marketing committee chair of the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association and is a certified facilitator for Marriott Luxury Brands Sales & Service Foundations. She has been recognized with HSMAI’s Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales & Marketing Award and has achieved Marriott International’s  President’s Circle award for JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE.

New to New York City, Allison is a native of Kalamazoo, Michigan. She and her husband Erich Smith have a son who works as one of New York City’s Bravest at FDNY Ladder 36. Their daughter is a teacher in Atlanta, Georgia.

About New York Marriott Marquis

Located in the heart of Times Square and Broadway’s bustling theater district, the 49-story New York Marriott Marquis is one of the largest Marriott hotels in the world. This landmark hotel opened in 1985 and was designed by the iconic architect John Portman. It has great architectural interest, including a 37-story atrium with 12 glass enclosed state-of-the-art Miconic 10 elevators. All 1,966 guest rooms and suites are spacious and comfortably appointed. Many guest rooms offer a Times Square view.

The Marquis Fitness Center, a bold, glass-enclosed 4,000 square foot space, appears as a “floating light box” midway over the hotel’s dramatic 37-story atrium, providing an exciting, spectacular setting for a full workout, as well as panoramic views of Times Square and midtown Manhattan. The hotel houses the 1,600-seat Marquis Theater, a premiere Broadway musical house. Guests and visitors enjoy several restaurant choices, including The View, New York’s only revolving rooftop restaurant; the more casual Crossroads, and the dramatic Broadway Lounge, where guests can relax while overlooking the lights of Broadway.

The hotel features over 100,000 square feet of banquet and meeting rooms, amongst the largest in the city, which serve as venues for major celebrity events, including gala dinners in the Broadway Ballroom with a built-in stage, which seats up to 2,000 guests. Corporate events include everything from new product launches and industry conventions, to tied-down board meetings and training programs.  The hotel’s banquet rooms are often the setting for international wine tasting events and media launches, attracting guests from all over the world.

About Sheraton New York Times Square

Rising high above Midtown Manhattan, Sheraton New York Times Square offers guests a front row seat to New York City’s unrivaled energy. Modern amenities, refined accommodations and topnotch service create an iconic hotel experience. With thoughtfully appointed guest rooms designed to promote productivity and facilitate relaxation; for dining, try the vibrant menu at Hudson Market, or cocktails at the newly transformed Library Bar. The hotel recently unveiled a $500,000 Fitness Center upgrade, which features several on-trend industry firsts (like a Peloton studio) and new partnership with Tour Buddy Apps (a first for New York hotels) as well as complimentary amenities. Guided by technology, current wellness trends and guest preferences, the 3,500 sq. ft Fitness Center has emerged from a top-to-bottom makeover. Ideal for business and leisure travel, the hotel places Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Central Park and Midtown's many corporate hubs at guests’ fingertips.