Read the latest roundup of U.S.-based hires and promotions in the hotel industry.

Senior vice president of field operations
Great Wolf Resorts
March 9, 2023
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Lewis served as senior vice president of operations at Evolution Hospitality for the past 12 years.

Vice president of business development
Resolute Road Hospitality
March 8, 2023
New hire
Experience: Most recently, O’Neil served as franchise development manager for the Rhino 7 Franchise Sales Organization, where he was part of a team that sold franchises in over 100 territories in 11 months.

Senior vice president of asset performance west
KSL Resorts
March 8, 2023
Promotion
Experience: Previously the company’s vice president of asset performance west, Pullan has also served as vice president/general manager of Monarch Beach Resort during his eight-year tenure with KSL.

Vice president of business development
Resolute Road Hospitality
March 8, 2023
New hire
Experience: Sprecher most recently served in roles as vice president of development for Meyer Jabara Hotels and vice president of business development for Aimbridge Hospitality.

Chief financial officer
Meyer Jabara Hotels
March 1, 2023
New hire
Experience: Prior to joining Meyer Jabara Hotels, Sarkar served as chief financial officer for StepStone Hospitality in Providence, Rhode Island.

General manager
1 Hotel Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
March 7, 2023
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Kucuk served as the general manager of The Guild Hotel in San Diego.

General manager
Wheatleigh Hotel
Lenox, Massachusetts
Feb. 28, 2023
New hire
Experience: Berg previously held general manager roles at The Reeds at Shelter Haven in New Jersey and the Bruce Hotel in Ontario, Canada.

General manager
Great Wolf Lodge Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona
Feb. 27, 2023
New hire
Experience: Prior to joining Great Wolf Lodge Arizona, Snofsky was general manager at Hotel Adeline - A Tribute Portfolio Hotel.

Complex general manager
Le Meridien and Element Salt Lake City Downtown
Salt Lake City, Utah
Feb. 22, 2023
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Cochran served as director of operations at W Aspen.

Area director of revenue
Three Florida-based Hyatt hotels
Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Estero, Florida
Feb. 24, 2023
Promotion
Experience: Martinez most recently served as the director of revenue management for the Hyatt Centric Las Olas and will now also manage the revenues for the Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Point and Hyatt Place Coconut Point.

Complex director of sales and marketing
Le Meridien and Element Salt Lake City Downtown
Salt Lake City, Utah
Feb. 22, 2023
New hire
Experience: Chau comes to the duel-brand property from Aloft Denver Downtown, where she served as director of sales.

Business travel sales manager
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
Denver, Colorado
Feb. 17, 2023
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Williams served as the business travel sales director for The Jacquard in Denver.

Executive chef
River Terrace Inn
Napa, California
March 13, 2023
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Black served as task force executive chef for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.

Executive chef
Ocean House
Watch Hill, Rhode Island
March 7, 2023
New hire
Experience: Feury recently served more than seven years at Forty 1° North in Newport, Rhode Island, as executive chef and food and beverage director.

Director of catering
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
Alexandria, Virginia
March 1, 2023
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Vincent held the position of catering sales manager at multiple hotel brands such as the Washington Marriott at Metro Center.

Director of outdoor experiences
The Indigo Road Hospitality Group
March 8, 2023
Promotion
Experience: Previously as taskforce manager, Girgenti traveled from property to property to provide support training and guidance.

Director of spa and retail
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Feb. 28, 2023
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Saint Amand was part of the pre-opening team at The Tampa EDITION, overseeing the completion of the spa.

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