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Nancy Friedman Principal , Mmgy Global , Travel and Hospitality Marketing Firm

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Nancy Friedman Principal , Mmgy Global , Travel and Hospitality Marketing Firm

By Sharon Hirschowitz
Nancy Friedman has been a pioneering force behind many of the world ’ s most successful hotel and lifestyle brands , launching over 70 hotels in New York City alone , starting with Morgans for Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager , which introduced the boutique hotel concept to the world . Her agency played a pivotal role in the successful opening of NYC ’ s first rooftop pool with the Gansevoort and celebrated clients include luxury resorts from Sea Island in Ga , to Canyon Ranch Spas , the Vanderbilt in San Juan , BodyHoliday in St . Lucia , One Aldwych in London and many more .
She created Hotel Week NYC™ to boost brand awareness and heads in beds during off peak times and provides valuable PR counsel to industry leaders in hospitality .
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