{"id":2214,"date":"2019-05-31T10:09:36","date_gmt":"2019-05-31T10:09:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ontherecord.empiremocktrial.org\/?p=2214"},"modified":"2019-05-31T15:43:58","modified_gmt":"2019-05-31T15:43:58","slug":"ny-hilton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ontherecord.empiremocktrial.org\/?p=2214","title":{"rendered":"Empire New York Moves to Hilton\u2019s Flagship Property"},"content":{"rendered":"

New York Hilton Midtown to Provide Students with Unparalleled Opportunities<\/h3>\n

Empire New York is taking its talents to Hilton\u2019s flagship property,\u00a0the New York Hilton Midtown, and we couldn’t be more excited.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs one of Manhattan\u2019s most storied hotels, it is an honor to be Empire\u2019s new home in New York,\u201d said the Hotel\u2019s General Manager, Diarmuid Dwyer. \u201cWe believe there is no greater venue for a global audience.\u201d<\/p>\n

Located on 6th Avenue and 54th street<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong> the New York Hilton Midtown\u00a0is in walking distance of New York City\u2019s top attractions: Radio City Music Hall and Rockefeller Center are across the street; Times Square is less than half of a mile south; and Central Park is five blocks north.<\/p>\n

How is that for convenience?<\/p>\n

“Students can go right from practicing and competing to sightseeing,” remarked Empire’s Executive Director, Justin Matarrese. “Having time to experience a new city is an integral part of the Empire experience.”<\/p>\n

The organization\u2019s partnership with Hilton completes Empire\u2019s Hilton trifecta. Joining\u00a0Hilton\u00a0Parc 55 and the Embassy Suites\u00a0by Hilton Atlanta\u00a0at Centennial Park, the New York Hilton Midtown\u00a0will be the third Hilton property to host Empire students.<\/p>\n

This cross-city, cross-competition synergy didn\u2019t happen by accident. Empire’s relationship with Hilton started in 2015 and has grown year-after-year.<\/p>\n

\u201cHilton is\u00a0dedicated to empowering young people,”\u00a0said Hilton Vice President of Sales\u00a0Operations, David Keys. \u201cAs part of Travel with Purpose, Hilton\u2019s corporate responsibility strategy, we are committed to\u00a0opening doors for 1 million youth by\u00a0the end of\u00a02019 by connecting, preparing or employing them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Students have much to look forward to at Empire New York.<\/p>\n

The competition now features an Opening Ceremony in a majestic 25,000 sq. ft ballroom<\/a><\/strong>, where previous Presidential candidates have hosted events. Students will be treated to the traditional Empire Exchange, where they trade mementos with their peers, while enjoying delicious New York\u00a0pizza.<\/p>\n

Scrimmage rooms and guest rooms are modern and spacious, ensuring that students are comfortable when they are at work and resting.<\/p>\n

But on top of the accommodations, there was one gesture that left the organization’s Executive Director speechless.<\/p>\n

\u201cHilton offered to provide hotel rooms for our need-based scholarship program, which has already allowed us to provide additional financial aid to students,\u201d said Matarrese. \u201cI was taken aback by the Hotel’s generosity.”<\/p>\n

Hilton\u2019s Vice President of Sales Operations explained their thinking.<\/p>\n

\u201cLast year, Hilton announced Travel with Purpose goals to cut our environmental footprint in half and double investment in social impact by 2023, and investing in youth opportunity is a key priority for us,\u201d said Keys. \u201cWe look forward to continuing to invest in aspiring leaders that will help lead us in the next century. We cannot wait to welcome Empire\u2019s talented students this fall!\u201d<\/p>\n

Combining an incredible location with beautiful facilities and compassionate leadership, Empire felt that the New York Hilton Midtown was the perfect partner to invest in for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe cannot wait to meet Empire’s talented students this fall and look forward to welcoming them for years ahead,” said Dwyer, the Hotel’s General Manager.<\/p>\n

Empire New York is scheduled for October 11-14, 2019. Trials will take place at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

Applications are OPEN for Empire New York!<\/span>\u00a0Apply by June 21<\/b>\u00a0to participate in the 2019 World Championship, the Southern Showdown (ATL) or the Battle by the Bay (SF):\u00a0<\/span>empiremocktrial.org\/apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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