DEBRA KELMAN PUBLIC RELATIONS
Client List •
- KIMARA AHNERT
- UNITED NATIONS PLAZA HOTEL, A REGAL HOTEL
- LOEWS HOTELS
- TRAVEL BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE
- CAROLE HOCHMAN DESIGNS
- PRODUCTION RESOURCES INC.
- BEVACCESS.COM
- SUKA & FRIENDS
Following several years as a make-up artist and consultant, KIMARA AHNERT created her own line of professional make-up, brushes and skin care products which are available exclusively at her studio on Madison and 84th Street. Eschewing the more common setting found at a department store cosmetic counter, Kimara’s approach is evidenced everywhere – from the French décor of Aubusson rugs and pillows tossed on Louis XVI chairs and settees, to the state-of-the-art facial facilities, to the intimate cosmetic counters where experts work one-on-one with clients.
One of the unique innovations that Kimara has introduced is the CAMOUFLAGE KIT. Because, while cosmetic treatments such as laser resurfacing and face-lifts, can have a very positive change on people’s lives, the trauma to a patient’s skin following surgery or treatment, and before the final changes are visible, requires special care and attention.
Recognizing this unfilled niche in the cosmetic industry while working with some of New York’s top plastic surgeons, makeup artist KIMARA AHNERT designed the CAMOUFLAGE KIT – a personalized makeup kit filled with the essentials for taking care of skin following surgery and cosmetic facial treatments.
And, in response to requests from clients who travel frequently, often with little advance warning, make-up artist Kimara Ahnert has created a BEAUTY-TO-GO travel clutch featuring 10 essential skin care and make-up products that make it easy for women to maintain their daily beauty regimen, while away from home.
As opposed to following, or fitting into, current trends, Kimara’s overall philosophy focuses on determining skincare regimes and cosmetic palettes that best suit each face. And, to ensure that clients can maintain the look on their own, education about the products and their use is also a priority.
Hailed as the "Best Makeover" in New York by NEW YORK MAGAZINE, and featured in publications, such as Elle, Vogue, Town & Country, Self, and the New York Times, Kimara’s clients include Brooke Shields, Vendela, Isabella Rosselini, Tipper Gore, and a host of other well known celebrities, models, and top corporate executives.
In addition, Kimara Ahnert products are featured exclusively in the spa at the new Bernardus Lodge, a luxury resort located in Carmel Valley, California.
KIMARA AHNERT is located at 1113 Madison Avenue, New York City, (212) 452-4252. or toll free at 800-452-9802. Or, you can shop on-line at www.kimaraahnert.com
UNITED NATIONS PLAZA HOTEL, A REGAL HOTEL
Offering a convenient and exclusive location on the East Side of midtown Manhattan is the United Nations Plaza Hotel. Rising 28 stories above the city, the hotel’s 427 guest rooms provide majestic panoramic views, combined with comfortable yet stylish décor and an array of guest services.
Unique to the hotel’s interiors is one of the world’s finest collections of fabrics and textiles. French brocades, Chinese silks, and Indian batiks echo the multi-cultural exchange of the neighboring United Nations, while comforts such as the availability of one bedroom suites with kitchenettes make this Four Star Four Diamond property an ideal setting for a weekend in the Big Apple, or for a long term stay in the city.
Guests of the hotel can also enjoy a range of recreational amenities, which include the only indoor tennis court in a Manhattan hotel. There is also a full-service health club, featuring state-of-the art exercise equipment and unsurpassed panoramic views of the city, an indoor heated pool, sauna, and massage services. Other in-room features include 24-hour room service; fresh fruit, mineral water and ice delivery on request; hair dryers; two line telephones with dataport; in-room movies; and nightly turndown.
And, after working out, guests can treat themselves to the critically acclaimed fare and exceptional wines featured in the Ambassador Grill, or perhaps an after-work drink or nightcap in the Ambassador Lounge.
For board meetings or social functions, the United Nations Plaza can accommodate groups of up to 200 people for a reception in one of its six function rooms that provide a total of 7,000 square feet of flexible space.
The United Nations Plaza Hotel is owned and managed by Regal Hotels, which operates 20 hotels in the U.S., and Far East.
For more information or reservations, please call (800) 222-888, or visit the company’s site at www.regal-hotels.com
As the founding division of Loews Corporation, Loews Hotels currently owns and/or operates 16hotels and resorts in the U.S. and Canada. Currently undergoing the largest expansion in the chain’s 53-year history, the company has opened three new hotels in the past year, with three more in various stages of development. These include the first-ever House of Blues Hotel, a Loews Hotel – a367-room property located in Chicago’s Marina City complex that opened in October 1998 and the 800-room Loews Miami Beach Hotel, which opened last December.
Loews Hotels is also developing the first three on-site hotels at Universal Studios Escape in Orlando. These include the 750-room Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Studios Escape, a Loews Hotel, which made its debut on September 10, 1999; the 650-room Hard Rock Hotel, opening in Fall 2000; and the 1,004-room Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Studios Escape, a Loews Hotel, which opens in 2001.
And, in April 2000, the Loews Philadelphia Hotel will open. Located in the landmark PSFS building – considered by many architects to the most important modern skyscraper in America -- the property is being converted into a 585-room luxury hotel. Other features include 40,000 square feet of meeting space, full-service fitness center (including lap pool), business center, and restaurant.
Leading the company through this unprecedented expansion is its President and CEO, Jonathan Tisch. Recognized as one of the foremost executives in the travel and tourism industry, Mr. Tisch also serves as Chairman of the Travel Business Roundtable – a coalition of 75 CEO’s representing all sectors of the travel industry – and as Chairman of the Annual NYU Hospitality Industry Investment Conference.
For more information on Loews Hotels, you can visit its website at www.loewshotels.com
Launched in 1995, the Travel Business Roundtable (TBR) is a coalition of CEOs representing the leading travel-related companies, and other industry suppliers. In addition to airlines, hotels, rental car companies, and travel management companies, TBR’s roster also includes important members such as Coca-Cola, USA Today, and the International Council of Shopping Centers.
The chief mission of the TBR to educate elected officials on all levels of the important contributions travel and tourism makes to the nation’s economy. To that end, TBR has been particularly effective in this area through the active participation of its members in the Capitol Hill Day Program. Through this initiative, TBR members have visited more than 60 Senators and 250 members of the House to discuss the impact travel and tourism has on the nation’s economy, as well as that of their own constituency.
To demonstrate that impact, TBR launched the TBR Index of Leading Economic Indicators in July 1997. This monthly index is the first single performance indicator to describe the aggregate impact the industry has on the national economy.
As the nation’s third largest retail industry, and its second largest employer, travel and tourism is projected to be the world’s largest industry by the year 2000.
For more information on TBR, you can visit their website at www.tbr.org.
The genesis for the Carole Hochman collection began when Carole realized that she never slept in any of the fancy lingerie that she was designing. Like many other women, Carole thought of her sleepwear options as either sexy negligees, or her husband’s more inviting cotton t-shirt.
Consistent with the trend towards comfort -- whether it’s food, or clothes -- as well as the increased desire to spend more time at home, Carole has been a the forefront of the evolution towards providing women with comfortable, fashionable sleepwear that transcends what they actually wear to bed.
"With people spending a lot more time and effort into making their homes, and their bedrooms, in particular, feel and look comfortable with things such as great linens, scented candles and fresh flowers, the clothes you wear should be equally as important, " says Carole "And, with most women changing their clothes within five minutes of walking through the door when they get home, there is an even greater need to have things to wear that both look good and feel good."
As a designer and entrepreneur, Carole has been well recognized as a leader in the trend towards comfortable and fashionable sleepwear. In addition to the branded collection, Carole is also the creative force behind several private label programs, and as the licensee for the lingerie collection of Oscar de la Renta. Most recently, Carole Hochman Designs announced a joint venture with Sara Lee, Corp. to design a sleepwear collection for "Hanes Her Way."
To learn more about the new Dream @ Home Collection, please visit www.carolehochman.com
Production Resources Inc. (PRI) is a company that brings together a community of creative, talented and multi-dimensional professionals who are committed to developing ideas, events and plans that create value and help clients achieve their goals.
Founded in 1994, the company, which maintains offices in New York City and San Francisco, provides a range of Event and Production Services. These include product launches, video production, IPO’s, road and trade shows, sales meetings, and press announcements, as well as Media Services, Speechwriting and Coaching, Scriptwriting; Marketing Consultation, and Corporate Image Presentations. PRI’s clients include some of the most prestigious companies in field that include new technology, media and entertainment, and travel and tourism.
These range from CBS to Red Herring Communications, the International Toy Fair, Qwest, Loews Hotels, New York University, Intel, and the Center for Arts and Education.
For more information on PRI, the creative team, and ideas that range from how to get a refund from a convention center, to 10 Tips for a Successful IPO, please visit PRI’s site at www.productionresources.net.
Revolutionizing the way in which wholesale buyers purchase wine, beer and spirits from distributors, Bevaccess.com is a new on-line service that allows wholesale beverage alcohol industry, restaurants and retail stores to access entire distributor portfolios in one centralized location.
The company’s two principals are Derek Bromley and Greg Ahnert – roommates and 1996 graduates of Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration. Both have experience in food and beverage operations and beverage management, which led to their ability to try and lead the alcoholic beverage industry into the information age with user-friendly product design.
Already, they have assembled an impressive roster of charter clients and supporters. This includes Charmer/Sunbelt Industries –the largest distributor in New York and the second largest in the country -- as well as restaurants such as Montrachet, Veritas, Nobu, Windows on the World, The Mark Hotel, and the W Hotel. Other clients include Seagram Americas, and Robert Mondavi Winery.
A powerful tool to streamline the business of alcohol beverage sales, BevAccess.com translates the principles of the the-tier system into business technology solutions for the 21st century.
For more information, please visit www.bevaccess.com
Suka & Friends is an award-winning company of friends, dedicated to innovative solutions and the highest quality design.
With a philosophy that reflects a commitment to creating messages that make a difference, Suka & Friends has aligned itself with both large corporations, as well as with non-profit companies.
Among its clients are: Alliance Capital; NorthStar Capital; Loews Hotels; Standard and Poor’s; Columbia Business School; The New York Times, St. Vincent’s Hospital; Zurich International, BT Brokerage; and Starrett Housing Corporation. In addition, Suka has fostered relationships with The YMCA; Brooklyn Children’s Museum; and the Museum of Jewish Heritage.
Viewing clients as partners, Suka & Friends’ passion and commitment to the power of design as a communications tool has earned it numerous awards and distinctions.
"If you’re in Soho…drop by to see us."
More than just a tag line on stationery and business cards, that phrase is a statement that describes who Suka is. So, when you are in Soho, stop in and say hi... or, visit them on the Web at www.sukadesign.com
