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To: Thomas Mangas From: Rachael Felt Re: Starwood Hotels February Press Tour NYC Hi Thomas We’re excited to have you onboard for a Starwood NYC media tour. The enclosed document contains itinerary and travel confirmations. Please review carefully and let me know if you have any questions. Note: ● I will be your onsite contact and in attendance for all media events. ● We have arranged to cover cost of your hotel room, tax + up to $100/day in incidentals. Please be prepared to present credit card at check in to cover any additional charges. ● Please be sure to carry a photo ID throughout tour programming. Thanks, Rachael Felt Senior Associate LMKR Public Relations E: rf4858a@student.american.edu Office: (315) 678-9876 Cell: (315) 967-8765
EMERGENCY CONTACT Regina Smith; Communications; (315) 794-8423 (cell); rsmith@lmkrpr.org
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Monday, February 19, 2018 5:00 PM ET
Self transportation to Stamford Train Station. Station Address: Washington Blvd and South State ST Stamford, CT 06902
5:28 PM ET
Depart Stamford Train Station (STM) for New York Pennsylvania Station (NYP) on Amtrak train 57 Vermonter Train Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes Seat: Business Class Confirmation: WUDHFNG
6:45 PM ET
Arrive at New York Pennsylvania Station (NYP). Car will waiting pick up along 7th Ave station entrance. Car Information: Dial 7 Car Service Phone: 718-334-2675 Confirmation: 90XR456R Drop-off Address: Gramercy Park Hotel 2 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10010
8:00 PM ET
Complimentary dinner and drinks with our team to discuss press events. No travel necessary. Bar access through Gramercy Park Hotel lobby. Rose Bar 2 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10010
EMERGENCY CONTACT Regina Smith; Communications; (315) 794-8423 (cell); rsmith@lmkrpr.org
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Tuesday, February 20, 2018 7:45 AM ET
Car arrives to take you to TODAY Show. Car Information: Dial 7 Car Service Phone: 718-334-2675 Confirmation: GKF98JUK Drop-off Address: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 (Drop-off: 48th Street between 5th and 6th Avenue)
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 (cont’d) 8:15 AM ET
Arrive at Rockefeller Center. Rachael will greet you and walk you through to Studio 6A Green Room.
9:15 AM ET
Interview on TODAY. Segment Producer: Christine Cataldi, 716-987-1198 Booking Producer: Arnold Matthews, 716-098-9879 Live Taping Length of Interview: 15 minutes The interview will open with the first public viewing of the Starwood Hotels & Resorts advertisement featuring the new Maui Resort. Discussion points will focus on branding tagline, future expansion of Design Hotels and SPG member benefits.
10:00 AM ET
Broadcast complete. A car will take you back to your hotel. Car Information: Dial 7 Car Service Phone: 718-334-2675 Confirmation: 80X6756R Drop-off Address: Gramercy Park Hotel 2 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10010
11:45 PM ET
Check out of hotel room and meet in lobby with bags.
EMERGENCY CONTACT Regina Smith; Communications; (315) 794-8423 (cell); rsmith@lmkrpr.org
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12:15 PM ET
Phone interview with New York Times Online in the Gramercy Hotel Clive Edelwood Conference Room. Reporter- Stephanie Rosenbloom, 716-987-9876
12:45 PM ET
Car pick-up hotel front entrance to go to lunch at The Capital Grille. Car Information: Dial 7 Car Service Phone: 718-334-2675 Confirmation: 80X6756R
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 (cont’d) Drop-off Address: The Capital Grille 120 W 51st St New York, NY 10020 1:00 PM Reservation 2:30 PM ET
Walk to Hearst Headquarters. 300 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019-3794
3:00 PM ET
Interview with Town & Country Magazine. Reporter- Susan Fales Hill, 712-987-7689 Susan is writing a feature on top destination trips with Starwood Hotel accommodations worldwide. Discussion points will be centered around rebranding a luxury company.
EMERGENCY CONTACT Regina Smith; Communications; (315) 794-8423 (cell); rsmith@lmkrpr.org
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4:15 PM ET
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Car will pick you up to take you to train station. Pick-up Address: 300 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019-3794 Car Information: Dial 7 Car Service Phone: 718-334-2675 Confirmation: 80X677E4 Drop-off Address: New York Pennsylvania Station (NYP) 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street New York, New York 10001
5:00 PM ET
Depart New York City Penn Station (NYP) for Stamford Train Station (STM) on Amtrak train 2168 Acela Express Train Duration: 50 minutes Seat: Business Class Confirmation: XKWPFHG
5:50 PM ET
Arrive Stamford Train Station (STM) Self transportation home from station.
EMERGENCY CONTACT Regina Smith; Communications; (315) 794-8423 (cell); rsmith@lmkrpr.org