NYC’s Award-Winning Website Designer for Hotels, Restaurants & Hospitality Brands
I’m Christian Van Norden, and I help hotels, restaurants, and hospitality brands in New York City stand out online. My digital campaign for The Plaza Hotel won the NYX Video Award for Outstanding Marketing/Commercial, while my grand opening ad campaign for Park Hyatt Chicago turned a $6,000 spend into $62,000 in direct room bookings. I’ve delivered similar high-impact results for Fairmont Grand Del Mar and other industry leaders.
With 20+ years of hands-on experience, I create conversion-focused websites and video content that drive bookings, reservations, and guest engagement.
I don’t stop until you’re 100% happy—guaranteed.
Award-winning results
My commercial for The Plaza Hotel won the Gold award for Outstanding Marketing/Commercial at the 2021 NYX Video Awards, showcasing the creativity and effort behind my work.
A Proven ROI
I helped Park Hyatt Chicago achieve a remarkable ad campaign ROI, with an initial advertising spend of $6,000, the campaign generated a total of $62,000 in bookings (est. conversion value via Meta)
Hospitality Expertise
Trusted by global leaders like The Plaza, Park Hyatt and Fairmont, my specialties include Booking engines, mobile-first design, ADA compliance, and stunning video content.
How I Work
Case Studies
The Plaza Hotel
I led a comprehensive digital transformation for one of NYC’s most iconic hotels. This included a full website redesign focused on mobile-first usability and direct bookings, as well as a cinematic video campaign. The commercial was recognized with the NYX Video Award for its creativity and impact, while the digital strategy boosted visitor retention by 25% and maintained web traffic at 90,000 monthly views. Social media campaigns under my direction drove a 22% increase in conversions, reinforcing The Plaza’s reputation as a leader in luxury hospitality.
Park Hyatt Chicago
$6k Ad Spend → $62k in Bookings
For Park Hyatt Chicago’s grand opening, I developed and executed a targeted social media ad campaign designed to fill rooms and create buzz. Leveraging a $6,000 ad budget, I crafted compelling video and ad creative, optimized landing pages, and implemented robust analytics tracking. The result: $62,000 in direct room bookings—a tenfold return on investment—plus a surge in brand awareness and engagement during a critical launch window.
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Fairmont Grand Del Mar sought to elevate their digital presence to match their five-star reputation. I produced a suite of promotional videos and a refined website experience, highlighting their property’s elegance and amenities. The project drove higher engagement, increased direct reservations, and positioned the Fairmont brand as a digital leader in luxury hospitality.
Final Thoughts
Every project starts with a deep dive into your brand, goals, and guest experience. I handle everything from creative direction to technical build—delivering a mobile-first website and high-impact video content package that’s designed for real results.
I offer unlimited revisions until you’re thrilled with the outcome, and I back up every project with ongoing support and maintenance.
