ITHACA, NY (CelebrityAccess) — ASM Global announced the appointment of Kathy Taylor as general manager of under construction Ithaca Downtown Conference Center.
In her new role, Taylor will oversee the management of the facility, and work closely with Downtown Ithaca Local Development Corporation which owns Ithaca Downtown Conference Center to help drive business to the facility and region.
“I am honored to lead the talented team at Ithaca Downtown Conference Center,” said Taylor. “As a longtime resident, I love this community and could not be more excited to be here for the opening of this much-awaited gem. With plans to partner with numerous local entities, I’m eager to position the IDCC at the forefront of event spaces in Upstate New York and showcase all that this amazing region has to offer.”
Taylor brings more than two decades of hospitality experience to the role, and most recently, Taylor served as general manager for Genetti Hospitality, regional director of sales for Genetti Hospitality, and director of sales at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ithaca.
“With such vast experience and a proven track record in operations, sales, and revenue management, Kathy will be an exemplary leader for our new facility,” said Suzanne Smith Jablonski, executive director for Downtown Ithaca Local Development Corporation. “The LDC board and I enthusiastically look forward to working in partnership with Kathy to ensure the center’s success.”
Set to open in July 2024, the Ithaca Downtown Conference Center will feature over 15,000 square feet of bi-level meeting space, including a junior ballroom and boardroom, a grand ballroom, and plenty of pre-function space.
