MEADOWLANDS, N.J.—Thirty-year hotel veteran Steven S. Kaiser has joined the 427-room Hilton Meadowlands as general manager. The hotel, which converted to the Hilton brand from the Sheraton Meadowlands on October 31, 2013, is located at Two Meadowlands Plaza in East Rutherford and features a 1.1-megawatt solar photovoltaic installation on its carport. The solar panels are expected to generate 20 percent of the property’s energy.
“Steve has worked for top-rated hotels on both coasts, the last 20 years on the East Coast, including multiple properties in New Jersey,” said Joseph Bojanowski, president of PM Hospitality Strategies (PMHS), operators of the property. “He most recently was general manager of our Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport property, which has consistently received high guest satisfaction ratings. His in-depth experience with the Hilton hotel brand, as well as extensive background in meetings, events and food and beverage, are a perfect fit for the Hilton Meadowlands.”
Kaiser’s career includes leadership positions at some of the nation’s leading branded hotels and resorts, in New Jersey, Maryland, Florida, Colorado and California. He holds a degree from the Culinary Institute of America.
“The recent renovation, coupled with the strength of the Hilton brand and its HHonors guest frequency program, points to a great future ahead for the Hilton Secaucus Meadowlands,” Kaiser said. “We have a solid operations team in place, and I look forward to showcasing the property’s 30,000 square feet of meeting space, which is capable of hosting up to 1,000 guests.”
The hotel recently completed a multi-million dollar upgrade that included a make-over of nearly half of the hotel’s rooms, the lobby and hallways. A second phase will complete the renovation later next year. With the MetLife Stadium, literally across the street from the hotel, the property plans on being a major host during the upcoming Super Bowl XLVIII.
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