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

Chief development officer
Expotel Hospitality
Feb. 29, 2024
New hire
Experience: Previously, Robison was senior vice president of owner relations and development at HP Hotels, and prior to that with Hilton for nearly 14 years as senior director of owner support for select-service and all-suites brands.

Vice president of PR and partnerships
The Set Collection
Feb. 27, 2024
Promotion
Experience: Sandiford previously led the PR team for the Desa Potato Head group of companies in Indonesia, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Hotel manager
Regent Santa Monica Beach
Los Angeles, California
March 5, 2024
New hire
Experience: Tasco’s career includes roles with hotel brands including Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, The Peninsula Hotels, Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts, and Proper Hospitality.

Hotel manager
InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel
New York City
March 4, 2024
New hire
Experience: Hankins has more than two decades of experience, most recently as director of sales and marketing at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis.

General manager
Halekulani
Honolulu, Hawaii
Feb. 28, 2024
Promotion
Experience: Barnes joined Halekulani as hotel manager in January 2023, responsible for all day-to-day operations and performance of the property.

General manager
Hotel Heron
Alexandria, Virginia
Feb. 27, 2024
New hire
Experience: Blane previously was general manager at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Washington, D.C., and the Lorien Hotel & Spa in Alexandria, Virginia.

Hotel manager
Arlo Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Feb. 26, 2024
Promotion
Experience: Moore previously was director of operations at Arlo Chicago.

General manager
Terramor Outdoor Resort
Bar Harbor, Maine
Feb. 22, 2024
New hire
Experience: Brillhart previously was interim general manager at AutoCamp.

General manager
MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
Sonoma, California
Feb. 21, 2024
New hire
Experience: Wilson previously was director of operations at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, and food and beverage director at both Sanctuary Camelback Mountain and Rancho Valencia.

Director of sales and marketing
Regent Santa Monica Beach
Los Angeles, California
March 5, 2024
New hire
Experience: In her most recent role, Espinoza was the director of sales and marketing for Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel.

Area director of sales
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown; The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North; and The Allegro Royal Sonesta
Chicago, Illinois
March 4, 2024
New hire
Experience: Henning previously was director of sales and marketing and director of group sales at the Sofitel Chicago and Swissotel Chicago.

Area director of sales and marketing
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown; The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North; and The Allegro Royal Sonesta
Chicago, Illinois
March 4, 2024
New hire
Experience: Kelly joins Sonesta from the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, where he was director of sales and marketing.

Director of sales and marketing
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
Chicago, Illinois
March 1, 2024
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Granzow was the director of sales and marketing at Sage Hospitality at The Blackstone Hotel in Chicago.

Director of sales and marketing
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
Feb. 29, 2024
New hire
Experience: In his previous role as associate director of sales at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Cooper led the sales and marketing team to achieve record-breaking results over the past three years.

Complex director of sales and marketing
Romer Waikiki at the Ambassador and Romer House
Honolulu, Hawaii
Feb. 27, 2024
New hire
Experience: Kelly's experience includes director of sales and marketing at the Hawaii Convention Center and regional director of group sales for Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts.

Director of sales
Hotel Heron
Alexandria, Virginia
Feb. 27, 2024
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Rodgers was director of sales and marketing at the Lorien Hotel in Alexandria, Virginia.

Director of sales and marketing
Pendry Manhattan West
New York City
Feb. 27, 2024
New hire
Experience: Winning previously was director of sales and marketing at Pendry Chicago.

Director of restaurants and bars
THesis Hotel
Miami, Florida
Feb. 28, 2024
New hire
Experience: Giua previously was general manager at The Bath Club, a private membership club in Miami.

Director of food and beverage
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
Amelia Island, Florida
Feb. 28, 2024
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Thornton was the regional director of food and beverage at Big Cedar Lodge, Bass Pro Shops, in Branson, Missouri.

Vice president of food and beverage
Island Grand Resort and RumFish Beach Resort
St. Pete Beach, Florida
Feb. 21, 2024
New hire
Experience: Monterroso was most recently vice president of food and beverage for Playa Hotels & Resorts’ collection of 24 resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean.

Food and beverage director
Mission Resort + Club
Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida
Feb. 21, 2024
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Mudge was executive chef for Sodexo at Waterman Village Retirement Community in Mount Dora, Florida.

Director of meetings and events
Regent Santa Monica Beach
Los Angeles, California
March 5, 2024
New hire
Experience: Houde's experience includes events roles at Proper Hospitality, and catering and sales at The Doyle Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and Loews Hotels.

Director of lifestyle
Crossroads Hotel
Kansas City, Missouri
March 4, 2024
New hire
Experience: For two years, Olsen was director of lifestyle at Jasper Hotel in the urban downtown district of Fargo, North Dakota.

Director of lifestyle
Hotel Heron
Alexandria, Virginia
Feb. 27, 2024
New hire
Experience: Francis most recently was guest entertainment manager at Riggs Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Managing director
Hotel del Coronado
San Diego, California
Feb. 26, 2024
New hire
Experience: Hulugalle was group president of hospitality and real estate at Kohler Co.

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