US hospitality hires, promotions: PM Hotel Group hires VP of development

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

Vice president of food and beverage
White Lodging
June 3, 2025
Promotion
Experience: Tabakian has played a critical role in White Lodging's leadership and success in the food-and-beverage space since she joined the company in 2016, most recently as corporate senior director of food and beverage.

Vice president of revenue management
Dreamscape Hospitality
June 2, 2025
New hire
Experience: Englett began her hospitality career at the front desk and steadily rose through the ranks, gaining hands-on experience in front-office operations, reservations and revenue strategy. Prior to joining Dreamscape, Englett served as regional vice president of revenue strategy at Aimbridge Hospitality.

Vice president of development and feasibility
PM Hotel Group
May 29, 2025
New hire
Experience: Prior to joining PM Hotel Group, Harrell served as director at Hodges Ward Elliott, where he contributed to more than $5 billion in hospitality transactions across the U.S. He also held roles as director of acquisitions at TPG Hotels & Resorts and senior underwriter at CWCapital.

Chief information officer
Peregrine Hospitality
May 20, 2025
New hire
Experience: With more than 25 years of experience in hospitality technology, Knowlton joins Peregrine from Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, where he served as CIO and spearheaded comprehensive technology transformation initiatives.

General manager
Perry Lane Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Savannah, Georgia
June 3, 2025
Promotion
Experience: For the past four years, throughout Dutoit's former roles as director of rooms and hotel manager, he has played an integral role in Perry Lane Hotel's unprecedented success — garnering a prestigious Michelin Key, attaining the No. 1 spot on TripAdvisor's Top Hotels in the U.S. and achieving record-setting GuestVoice scores.

Hotel manager
Hard Rock Hotel New York
New York City
June 3, 2025
New hire
Experience: Prior to joining Hard Rock Hotel New York, Lee held senior roles at several prestigious properties, including general manager at Gurney’s Montauk Resort and Seawater Spa and hotel manager at The Langham Boston.

Hotel manager
InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel
New York City
June 2, 2025
New hire
Experience: A seasoned hospitality professional with extensive international experience across North America, the Middle East and Asia, Serhan most recently served as cluster hotels manager at InterContinental and Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City (UAE), overseeing two properties and a team of 500-plus colleagues, including five division heads.

General manager
Aspen Meadows Resort
Aspen, Colorado
May 22, 2025
New hire
Experience: Williams currently serves as managing director of operations and facilities for the Aspen Institute, which owns Aspen Meadows. Since 2020 she has served as a strong liaison for the resort helping driving capital projects, leading sustainability and key housing initiatives, and completing a variety of renovation projects.

General manager
The National Landing Hotel Crystal City
Arlington, Virginia
May 21, 2025
New hire
Experience: Joseph is an accomplished hospitality executive with more than 20 years of hotel operations experience, including more than 15 years leading upscale hotels and a successful history of leading properties through complex rebranding efforts, large-scale renovations and operational enhancements.

Area general manager
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club; JB Duke Hotel; and Lodge at Duke Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina
May 21, 2025
Promotion
Experience: Following successful tenures at multiple Ritz-Carlton properties, Lotz joined the Inn as front office manager in 2003. He quickly advanced to director of rooms, playing a key role in launching the JB Duke Hotel in 2017 and Lodge at Duke Medical Center in 2020. For the past two years, Lotz has served as general manager of the Inn.

Senior sales executive
Sheraton Denver Downtown
Denver
May 28, 2025
New hire
Experience: Alcorn most recently served in the same role at the Hilton Denver City Center. He has held several sales management roles in Denver with Le/Meridien/AC Hotel Denver Downtown and Crestline Hotels & Resorts.

Director of group sales
Sheraton Denver Downtown
Denver
May 28, 2025
New hire
Experience: Pacheco held the title of account executive with Marriott’s Homes & Villas platform and also served as premium and luxury sales specialist assisting in the closing and building group at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, Atlanta Marriott Marquis, St. Regis Atlanta, and the Ritz-Carlton Boston. Most recently, she held the title of area sales leader, managing seven MSB West hotels in Colorado and California, securing $4 million in group sales business in 2024.

Senior marketing manager
Sheraton Denver Downtown
Denver
May 28, 2025
New hire
Experience: Swindle has more than 20 years of experience in sales and marketing, and most recently worked at the Renaissance Dallas where she was the senior marketing manager for three years. During this time, she partnered with various Marriott hotels in the area, assisting with their marketing efforts.

Director of sales and marketing
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California
May 22, 2025
New hire
Experience: Bates has held senior leadership positions at several notable properties, including Hotel San Luis Obispo, Inns of Monterey and Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz. During her tenure at the Resort at Squaw Creek, she earned multiple accolades, including Destination Hotels & Resorts' Chairman’s Club and President’s Club awards, recognizing her as a top sales producer.

Director of sales and marketing
The National Landing Hotel Crystal City
Arlington, Virginia
May 21, 2025
New hire
Experience: Rivera has held previous roles in launching and repositioning hotels and brings nearly two decades of experience driving revenue growth, developing high-performing teams, creating meaningful connections, and transforming operations in highly competitive hospitality markets including Puerto Rico; Washington D.C.; Miami; and Dallas.

Chef de cuisine
Meridia at The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
Kohala Coast, Hawaii
June 3, 2025
New hire
Experience: Kontos began his professional career at the prestigious Aigli restaurant before honing his skills with culinary icons such as Lefteris Lazarou, Nobu Matsuhisa, and Albert Roux.

Executive chef
The Elser Hotel
Miami
May 28, 2025
New hire
Experience: Awak was previously senior sous chef at Groot Hospitality and Highgate Hotels, managing restaurant operations and refining his leadership skills at The Goodtime Hotel and Strawberry Moon. In October 2023, he was promoted to chef de cuisine at Highgate Hotels, overseeing food-and-beverage operations at The Balfour Hotel in Miami Beach.

Executive chef
Newport Harbor Island Resort
Newport, Rhode Island
May 28, 2025
Promotion
Experience: Connors joined the resort in September 2024 as executive sous chef. With a career rooted in both front- and back-of-house operations, he has worked coast-to-coast alongside some of the nation’s most acclaimed chefs, including James Beard award-winners and nominees.

Assistant director of food and beverage
Newport Harbor Island Resort
Newport, Rhode Island
May 28, 2025
New hire
Experience: Cosolovschi is a seasoned hospitality professional with more than a decade of leadership experience across New York City, the Hamptons, and top-tier resorts throughout the Northeast, including an earlier four-year tenure at the now-Newport Harbor Island Resort.

Executive chef
Hilton Irvine
Irvine, California
May 28, 2025
New hire
Experience: De Leon graduated from Le Cordon Bleu and trained in some of Southern California’s top kitchens. He spent his early years working at acclaimed restaurants such as Beechwood in Marina Del Rey before moving into hotel kitchens, where he built an impressive two-decade career.

Executive chef
NOPSI Hotel
New Orleans
May 27, 2025
New hire
Experience: Korbel most recently served on the Impact Team for Crescent Hotels & Resorts, the company’s corporate food and beverage task force. In this role, he traveled across the country to lead kitchen transitions, onboard new culinary leaders, institute operational procedures, and rebuild food and beverage teams at numerous Crescent-managed properties.

Executive chef
The Union Station Nashville Yards
Nashville, Tennessee
May 21, 2025
New hire
Experience: Welch's culinary experience includes mentorships under James Beard Award winners Tracy DesJardins and Douglas Keane. He has led multimillion-dollar food-and-beverage operations, including The Golf Club at Turner Hill, a privately owned golf club in Massachusetts, and Blair Hill Inn — a Relais & Chateaux hotel in Maine.

Area director of human resources
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club; JB Duke Hotel; and Lodge at Duke Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina
June 2, 2025
New hire
Experience: Prior to joining the Duke hotel family, White held senior HR roles at several respected hospitality organizations. As corporate director of human resources for Indigo Road Hospitality Group, he oversaw strategy for more than 1,800 employees across a growing national footprint.

Director of rooms
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa
Cedar Creek, Texas
May 22, 2025
New hire
Experience: King most recently served in leadership roles at Hyatt Regency Long Beach and Hyatt Regency San Francisco, where he oversaw key aspects of the Rooms Division and led high-performing teams across front office and guest services. He began his Hyatt career at Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach as a bell attendant and steadily advanced through positions of increasing responsibility across several Hyatt properties.

Director of operations
The National Landing Hotel Crystal City
Arlington, Virginia
May 21, 2025
New hire
Experience: Oshiro leverages her 15 years of industry experience to develop and train results-oriented teams with a talent for fostering a positive culture.

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