Ritz-Carlton, Westchester Welcomes New Senior Sales Manager
White Plains, NY - September 23, 2011 - The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester, the County's premier hotel, is pleased to announce that Patrick M. Gooney has been appointed Senior Sales Manager.
Mr. Gooney has worked in the hospitality industry since 1998 and comes to The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester from Posner Advertising, where he was Vice President of Real Estate and Hospitality since 2005. Prior to Posner, he was Senior Sales Manager at the Melrose Hotel in New York City, where he was named Manager of the Quarter in 2003 and Manager of the Year in 2004. He previously worked at the RIHGA Royal Hotel as Sales Manager.
In his new position, he will be responsible for soliciting new and existing accounts and working alongside prospective clients for The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester.
“We are pleased to welcome Patrick to The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester,” said Misty Moore, Director of Sales and Marketing. “His experience in various parts of the hospitality industry and dedication to servicing our guests will be a great asset to the hotel.”
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Iona College in New Rochelle. He is originally from Brooklyn, NY and lives in Manhattan.
About The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester:
The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester is the area's premier hotel and sets new standards for hotels in the market. It features 146 luxury rooms, an award-winning spa with rooftop pool and state-of-the-art fitness center, a comfortably elegant Lounge, and 10,000 square feet of meeting and special event space, including a 500-person ballroom. In addition, the hotel offers BLT Steak, located on the ground floor and Restaurant “42,” on the 42nd floor. Set in the heart of the Hudson Valley, The Ritz-Carlton Westchester is just minutes from Manhattan, yet miles from the ordinary. The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester immerses its guests in all the luxury and cultural heritage that is Westchester County, and offers a beautiful retreat for both business travelers and leisure guests.
About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.:
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 76 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 38 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, an award that originated in 1987. Its purpose is to promote the awareness of quality excellence, recognize quality achievements of companies and publicize successful quality strategies. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company won the award in 1992 and 1999. For more information, or reservations, contact a travel professional, call toll free in the U.S. 1-800-241-3333, or visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR).
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
