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

Vice president of revenue and distribution
Rebel Hospitality
May 12, 2021
New hire
Experience: Before joining Rebel Hospitality, Franco worked for Evolution Hospitality and was a founding executive of INTRIGUE by Interstate Hotels and Resorts.

General manager
The Shay, Destination by Hyatt
Los Angeles, California
May 19, 2021
New hire
Experience: Parker assumed the role of general manager at landmark boutique hotels including Highgate’s Huntington Hotel on Nob Hill and Kimpton’s Canary Hotel in Santa Barbara.

Managing director
Thompson Austin and Tommie Austin
Austin, Texas
May 19, 2021
New hire
Experience: Prior to relocating to Austin, Hardesty was the general manager at Andaz West Hollywood, a famed hotel on the iconic Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip, for over two years.

General manager
Hilton Garden Inn Tampa-Riverview-Brandon
Tampa, Florida
May 17, 2021
New hire
Experience: Bryant's most recent role was as general manager of the Courtyard Sarasota Bradenton.

General manager
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
Naples, Florida
May 10, 2021
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Piccione served as hotel manager at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes.

General manager
Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor
Baltimore, Maryland
May 10, 2021
New hire
Experience: Most recently, she served as general manager at Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor.

Director of leisure sales
Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection
Saratoga, Wyoming
May 19, 2021
New hire
Experience: Kurtz previously worked at Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa in Tabernash, Colorado, where she spent five years serving as director of leisure sales and as senior sales manager.

Regional director of sales
Prism Hotels & Resorts
May 17, 2021
New hire
Experience: Cook comes to Prism with more than 13 years of hospitality sales and leadership experience in diverse markets and projects, including resorts, city-center and convention hotels.

Director of marketing
Mohonk Mountain House
New Paltz, New York
May 14, 2021
New hire
Experience: Prantil has held marketing roles at Horseshoe Bay Resort in Central Texas, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Marriott International and the historic Greenbrier Resort.

Marketing and public relations manager
Mauna Kea Resort
Waimea, Hawaii
May 13, 2021
Returning hire
Experience: Akau began his career as marketing and media coordinator at Mauna Kea Resort in 2016.

Executive chef
Whiteface Lodge
Lake Placid, New York
May 12, 2021
New hire
Experience: Before his move to Whiteface Lodge, Roelly served as executive chef of the Quebec City Marriott Downtown and Hilton Quebec.

Project manager
Prism Hotels & Resorts
May 17, 2021
New hire
Experience: Acevedo has been involved in the design, construction, and development of several upscale select and full-service hospitality brands throughout the U.S., Mexico and Central America.

Corporate director of legal administration
Prism Hotels & Resorts
May 17, 2021
Promotion
Experience: Warner previously worked as manager of legal administration at Prism.

Corporate administrative assistant
Prism Hotels & Resorts
May 17, 2021
New hire
Experience: Jenkins will join the operations team with more than 10 years of work experience.

Senior property accountant
Prism Hotels & Resorts
May 17, 2021
New hire
Experience: Halliburton previously worked for Aimbridge Hospitality as a staff accountant for three years.

Senior property accountant
Prism Hotels & Resorts
May 17, 2021
New hire
Experience: Before becoming a part of the Prism team, Hemphill worked as accounting manager for at the Westin and Sheraton Stonebriar.

Director of wellness
Lansdowne Resort
Leesburg, Virginia
May 7, 2021
New hire
Experience: Fedorenko joins the resort team most recently from TPG Hotels and Resorts.