Christopher R. J. Knable Appointed General Manager for The Regent Wall Street, New York

Regent International Hotels appointed Mr. Christopher R.J. Knable to the position of general manager of The Regent Wall Street located at 55 Wall Street in the heart of New York's financial district. The appointment was announced by Mr. Tom Huffsmith, president of Regent International Hotels.

Mr. Knable will be responsible for directing and overseeing all day-to-day operations of the 144-room luxury property located within steps of the New York Stock Exchange.

"Regent International Hotels is pleased to welcome Mr. Knable to this key position. His diversified, international experience with several of the world's most respected hotel companies will be a valued asset in operating The Regent Wall Street as a leader in Manhattan's luxury market," Mr. Huffsmith said.

Mr. Knable joins Regent with more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Most recently he was general manager at the Regency Hotel in New York, a 351-room flagship property for Loews Hotels. Mr. Knable also has extensive experience with The Peninsula Group, having held various positions with Peninsula hotels in New York, Manila and Beijing. He has also worked with several prominent, luxury hotels in New York including The Plaza and The Pierre.

Mr. Knable, who begins his new position at The Regent Wall Street on March 5, is a graduate of Hunter College in New York. He also completed coursework at Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration.

Serving business and leisure travelers, as well as high profile event planners The Regent Wall Street brings world-class hospitality to downtown Manhattan. Offering elegant, residential-style accommodations and graciously designed public areas, the hotel is a historical landmark featuring a classic Greek Revival architecture dating back to 1842. The hotel offers breathtaking views of historic Wall Street, as well the magnificent 12,000 square foot Regent Ballroom with its Italian marble surfaces, massive Corinthian columns and 80-foot elliptical dome ceiling decorated with 16 Wedgwood panels and a 2,700 pound chandelier.

Regent International Hotels has established a global leadership position in the luxury hotel and resort industry by offering premier locations, elegant facilities and personalized service to the world’s most discerning travelers.