Michael Grapkowski has been appointed Director of Revenue Management at Tempo by Hilton Times Square in New York
Tempo by Hilton Times Square, the first hotel from Hilton's new stylish and contemporary lifestyle brand, Tempo by Hilton, announces the appointment of Michael Grapkowski as Director of Revenue Management. In this position, Grapkowski will manage and maintain group and transient inventory controls, including room accommodation, maximizing revenue and profitability, and helping to develop, monitor, and adjust pricing strategies. The hotel features 661 rooms across 36 floors in the new TSX Broadway building, a 46-story tower featuring the hotel, experiential retail, entertainment spaces, and the historic Palace Theatre. Grapkowski joins Tempo by Hilton Times Square from Hilton's All-Inclusive division.
Raised in Cuddebackville, NY, Grapkowski went on to obtain his BA in Psychology at New York University, crediting this background of success to his education. Following his studies, Grapkowski pursued a career in the hospitality industry and now holds over two decades of experience in the field.
Grapkowski's first step into the industry was with the Best Western InnTowner & Highland Club as a Front Office Agent, where he learned the ropes of working at a hotel, followed by rising to Director of Revenue Management at DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Magnificent Mile. He later obtained comparable titles within the Miami market for Hilton as a Director of Revenue Management for the Caribbean cluster and then Regional Director of Revenue Management for the All-Inclusive properties. This year, Grapkowski made the move to New York City to bring his skills to the new and exciting Tempo by Hilton Times Square.
