Kevin Wendle, the visionary behind the celebrated Hotel Esencia, hosted a gathering at The Petzel Gallery in New York City last night, to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the beloved destination and the launch of a beautiful coffee table book published by Assouline.

The 10-year celebration of Hotel Esencia showcased the Assouline coffee table book throughout The Petzel Gallery while guests enjoyed cocktails provided by LALO Tequila. As part of Kevin's heartfelt "love letter" to the hotel, the evening was complemented with music provided by Michel Gaubert to transport guests to the beautiful Hotel Esencia.

Reflecting on the essence of Hotel Esencia, Kevin Wendle remarked, “It’s not only about taking care of people, but also about surprising them. That has become a hallmark of what we do, creating experiences that leave guests enchanted and inspired.”

Attendees included: Kevin Wendle, Prosper Assouline, Martine Assouline, Alexandre Assouline, David R. Carballido, Justin Theroux, Martha Hunt, Don Lemon, Linda Fargo, Dani Stahl, Roopal Patel, Peter Som, Silvia Prada.

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