The Lucerne Hotel, New York City — Photo by Pegasus

DALLAS – The Lucerne Hotel in New York City has signed to add Pegasus Connect+ services. A landmark Manhattan destination, the luxury boutique hotel will now be available in the global distribution systems (GDSs) under Pegasus Solutions’ “UI” chain code.

“Visitors from all over the world expect the storybook New York experience when they come to the city, and The Lucerne Hotel fits perfectly with that expectation,” said Douglas Brookman, director of operations for Empire Hospitality Group, which operates The Lucerne Hotel. “With distribution and global sales support through Pegasus, we’re able to present that idyllic hotel stay to any guest anywhere in the world.”

The Lucerne Hotel offers luxury accommodations in the heart of Manhattan’s posh Upper West Side. Situated in a recently renovated 1904 building, the 201-room hotel blends European-inspired architectural charm with sophisticated and modern accommodations. Featuring the

Nice Matin restaurant and sidewalk café, frequented by guests and locals alike, The Lucerne’s service has been proclaimed “unrivalled” by The New York Times.

“Frequent travelers to New York are well acquainted with The Lucerne, and will now be able to easily book the hotel through both the GDSs and online channels,” said David Millili, chief executive officer, Pegasus Solutions. “For others who may not be familiar with this grande dame, Pegasus Connect+ will create the visibility and sales support to help it be found and booked by more global travelers.”

About Pegasus Solutions

Pegasus Solutions is the single largest processor of electronic hotel transactions, delivering advanced and affordable connectivity and distribution solutions to nearly 100,000 hotels worldwide. Pegasus connects hotels to crucial sources of business, facilitating almost $16 billion for its clients annually. In addition to foundational global distribution system (GDS) access and online connectivity, Pegasus delivers online, social marketing and booking solutions through its Open Hospitality division, and powerful reservation tools to convert and capture bookings. As a trusted partner in generating guest room demand and sales, Pegasus also offers hotels actionable business intelligence through its PegasusView Market Performance reports to help hotels understand and respond to changing market conditions.

Pegasus has 18 offices in 10 countries, including regional hubs in Dallas, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, New York, Sao Paulo, Singapore and Scottsdale. For more information, visit or .

Ariel Herr
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