US hospitality hires, promotions: Omni Hotels & Resorts hires chief revenue officer

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

Vice president of operations
Evolution Hospitality, Aimbridge Hospitality's lifestyle operating division
April 8, 2025
Promotion
Experience: Since joining Aimbridge in 2016, Murray has been a dynamic leader, steadily advancing from general manager to campus general manager and most recently serving as general manager of Hotel PASEO, an Autograph Collection by Marriott.

Chief revenue officer
Omni Hotels & Resorts
April 7, 2025
New hire
Experience: Prior to joining Omni, Hayashi served as the global vice president of revenue management, distribution and BI at Accor, supporting more than 120 hotels across the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Raffles Hotels & Resorts brands.

Regional vice president of operations
Concord Hospitality
March 26, 2025
Promotion
Experience: Neville is a seasoned hospitality executive with three decades of experience across multiple disciplines, including sales, operations, and food and beverage. She joined Concord in 2011, bringing with her a wealth of expertise gained from her previous roles at Marriott, Holiday Inn and other leading hotel brands.

Area general manager
Chamberlain West Hollywood; Le Parc at Melrose; Montrose at Beverly Hills; and Hotel Ziggy
West Hollywood, California
April 8, 2025
New hire
Experience: Kolla brings more than 20 years of hospitality leadership experience to the role, having successfully launched Springboard Hospitality’s Aviator Hotel Anchorage and held key positions across the country, including general manager of Hotel Amarano in Burbank, California.

General manager
The Hythe, a Luxury Collection Resort, Vail
Vail, Colorado
April 8, 2025
New hire
Experience: Most recently, as general manager of the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel, Stoltz oversaw large-scale property operations, including high-profile events tied to the Super Bowl and Final Four.

Area general manager
Hampton Inn & Suites Maui North Shore and Maui Seaside Hotel
Kahului, Hawaii
April 3, 2025
New hire
Experience: Over the years, Hizliok has held key leadership roles at prestigious hospitality brands such as Hilton, Waldorf Astoria and Destination Residences by Hyatt, including operational management in Boston and throughout Hawaii.

General manager
The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas
Dallas
April 1, 2025
New hire
Experience: Most recently, as general manager of InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf, Lee spearheaded the hotel’s post-pandemic recovery, achieving record revenues and ownership returns for three consecutive years. He also led renovation projects related to the hotel’s event space, lobby and rooms, as well as a restaurant re-concepting.

General manager
Signia by Hilton Indianapolis
Indianapolis
March 31, 2025
New hire
Experience: Heneghan most recently served as general manager at Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile. Prior to that role, she held the position of hotel manager at the 1,544-room Hilton Chicago.

Senior area marketing manager
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa
Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico
April 8, 2025
New hire
Experience: Braverman was previously area marketing manager for Hyatt Regency Orlando, Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort and Four Flamingos, a Richard Blais Kitchen since 2022.

Director of sales and marketing
Palace Hotel
San Francisco
April 7, 2025
Returning hire
Experience: Before rejoining Palace Hotel, Owen served as director of sales and marketing at Omni San Francisco Hotel, where he led group sales, individual business travel, catering sales, event operations and marketing.

Director of sales and marketing
Hotel Per La
Los Angeles
April 7, 2025
New hire
Experience: With more than 26 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Sheets brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role, having held key leadership roles at prestigious hotels such as The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey, and The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta.

Area marketing manager
Magnolia Hotels
Denver; Houston; St. Louis; and Omaha, Nebraska
April 2, 2025
New hire
Experience: Weston joins Magnolia Hotels with a strong background in hospitality marketing, having previously worked with Stonebridge Companies, where he supported digital marketing initiatives for approximately 30 hotels across the United States.

Director of sales and marketing
Magnolia St. Louis
St. Louis
April 2, 2025
New hire
Experience: She served in several leadership roles at Midas Hospitality, LLC, since 2017, working as the area director of sales and marketing for the Aloft St. Louis/Cortex, Element St. Louis/Midtown and Hotel Indigo hotels.

Catering sales manager
Magnolia Denver
Denver
April 2, 2025
New hire
Experience: White brings a wealth of experience across a variety of hospitality roles including serving as a general manager, field manager and bar manager at a variety of restaurants and hotels.

Executive chef
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club at the La Jolla Shores Hotel
La Jolla, California
April 7, 2025
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Bareño served as executive chef at Alila Marea Beach Resort in Encinitas, where she led all food-and-beverage operations across three dining outlets, banquets, catering and in-room dining.

Executive chef
Magnolia Denver
Denver
April 2, 2025
New hire
Experience: With more than 28 years of experience in the culinary arts, Kennedy has honed his skills in various kitchens, including Euclid Hall, Steuben’s, and 5&10 in Athens, Georgia.

Executive pastry chef
Hotel Emma
San Antonio
April 1, 2025
New hire
Experience: Metzger has held Executive Pastry Chef positions for nearly 20 years, beginning his tenure at the Vail Cascade Resort in 2006. Most recently, he led the pastry program at the five-star Montage Healdsburg Resort in Sonoma Valley.

Director of food and beverage
Hotel Emma
San Antonio
April 1, 2025
New hire
Experience: Scott joins the Hotel Emma team from Fort Worth’s Kimpton Harper Hotel, where he spent two years as director of food and beverage.

Director of food and beverage outlets
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
Jacksonville, Florida
March 26, 2025
New hire
Experience: Throughout his career, LaHood has worked with several brands including Marriott, Maggiano's, Darden Restaurants, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club/Lodge & Club, and One Ocean Resort & Spa, further honing his expertise in delivering exceptional service and guest experiences.

Director of hotel operations
The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills
Los Angeles
April 1, 2025
New hire
Experience: Gerards has more than 20 years of experience in hotel operations. His extensive career spans roles at prestigious hotels, including hotel manager at Parker Palm Springs, director of operations at The Beverly Hills Hotel and director of food and beverage at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa.

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