Wirth comes to Collective Governors Island with over 18 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry.
DENVER, CO – Collective Retreats, the experiential travel company bringing luxury accommodations to unexpected destinations, has announced Nicholas Wirth’s appointment as General Manager of Collective Governors Island in New York. Wirth brings over eighteen years of hospitality experience to the property, where he will continue to expand its presence as Manhattan’s only luxury outdoor getaway and enhance its support of the local community through a curated suite of art, culture and culinary programming and partnerships.
“We are excited to welcome Nicholas to the Collective Retreats family and are confident that his impressive experience will aid in the continued growth of Collective Governors Island,” said Collective Retreats Chief Hospitality Officer Vanessa Vitale. “Under Nicholas’ leadership, we’ll continue to cultivate our presence in the New York City area and reinforce our commitment to connecting guests with the land, community and themselves through exceptional experiences.”
Over a lifetime of growing up in the luxury hospitality industry Wirth has honed a wide breadth of skills at properties across North America, Africa, Europe, and South America. Most recently, he served as Director of Food & Beverage at The Greenwich Hotel, where he worked alongside the team to ensure the success of the property’s renowned dining venues. Prior to that, Wirth served as a management consultant for luxury hospitality ventures, including Hacienda AltaGracia in Costa Rica and Limpopo-Lipadi Private Game & Wilderness Reserve in Botswana. He began his career working at luxury properties such as Hotel Artemis, The Setai Fifth Avenue, and Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, Lago di Como. He graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration. In his spare time, Wirth loves to immerse himself in local art, theater and film and indulge his passion for sailing.
“Hospitality is my lifelong passion, and I’m thrilled and honored to be joining Collective Governors Island, a unique destination at the forefront of experiential travel and truly one of the most spectacular properties in New York City,” said Wirth. “I look forward to nurturing the property’s stellar reputation and delivering unforgettable experiences for both new and returning guests.”
Tatiana is the news coordinator for TravelDailyNews Media Network (traveldailynews.gr, traveldailynews.com and traveldailynews.asia). Her role includes monitoring the hundreds of news sources of TravelDailyNews Media Network and skimming the most important according to our strategy.
She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication & Mass Media from Panteion University of Political & Social Studies of Athens and she has been editor and editor-in-chief in various economic magazines and newspapers.
