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THE GARDEN CITY HOTEL APPOINTS
KARIME BURAYE DIRECTOR OF SALES
GARDEN CITY, Long Island, NY (Apr. 15, 2005) – The Garden City Hotel, a world-class
luxury hotel located in Long Island, NY, has named Karime Buraye as Director
of Sales. Buraye will be responsible for global room sales with a focus on account management
and new business development.
Buraye’s previously held positions include her role as Director of Sales for Small Luxury Hotels
of the World and Corporate Sales Manager of IndeCorp (Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Summit
Hotels and Sterling Hotels).
“Karime’s years of experience in hospitality, along with her in-depth understanding of the independent,
luxury hotel market, make her an ideal candidate for the position of Director of Sales for The Garden
City Hotel,” said Cathy Nelkin Miller, President of the 280-room luxury hotel. “We are pleased to have
her join our dedicated team and wish her the best in her new role,” Nelkin Miller continued.
Prior to her experience with Small Luxury Hotels of the World and IndeCorp, where she was responsible
for increasing awareness of the hotel brands, strengthening business relationships with the corporate
market, and centralize the processes for the corporate, consortia and leisure markets, Buraye served as
the manager of a travel agency branch for more than six years.
Buraye has earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel Management from New York University.
The Garden City Hotel, Long Island’s premier luxury venue for corporate meetings and events, has
established a tradition of excellence since 1874. Boasting 280 deluxe guestrooms and suites,
16 private meeting rooms (including three ballrooms), and more than 25,000 square feet of
meeting space, the hotel features complete WiFi Internet throughout the property, award-winning
culinary and meeting expertise, and superior service.
Easily accessible from two major metropolitan airports, The Garden City Hotel is located across
from a local Long Island Rail Road stop with a 30-minute train ride to New York City. While in
close proximity to Manhattan (18 miles), the independently-owned hotel is situated in a quaint
village setting that offers elegance and seclusion.
The Garden City Hotel recently received the 2004 Paragon Award, by Corporate Meetings & Incentives
magazine, and the 2004 General Manager of the Year Award, by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing
Association International Big Apple Chapter.
To request an upcoming meeting date, planners may contact The Garden City Hotel Sales Department
toll-free in the U.S: (800) 547-0400; direct: (516) 747-3000; Fax: (516) 747-1414;
email:meetings@gchotel.com,or on the Internet at www.gardencityhotel.com.
The Garden City Hotel is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, a global brand of
120 of the world's finest and most distinctive independently-owned luxury hotels and resorts.
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