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

Regional vice president of operations
HEI Hotels & Resorts
Feb. 14, 2023
New hire
Experience: Prior to joining HEI, Murphy was vice president of operations and head of the Sonesta Select brand for Sonesta Hotels where she was responsible for 224 company-managed hotels that generated $750 million annually.

Corporate director of finance
Pacifica Hotels
Feb. 8, 2023
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Miller was the hotel manager and director of finance at Ace Hotel & Swim Club in Palm Springs. Miller has more than 20 years of hospitality experience with brands including Hilton, Marriott International, IHG and more.

General manager
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
Clearwater, Florida
Feb. 21, 2023
New hire
Experience: McDaniels joins the Wyndham property from Davidson Hospitality Group, where he served as vice president of openings and experience.

General manager
Maui Kaanapali Villas
Lahaina, Hawaii
Feb. 17, 2023
Returning hire
Experience: Sabado brings over nine years of hospitality experience, most recently holding leadership positions at Napili Kai Beach Resort and AOAO Hale Kaanapali. He previously spent time at Maui Kaanapali Villas as guest service manager and facilities manager.

General manager
The Beverly Hilton
Beverly Hills, California
Feb. 15, 2023
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Kim worked as the director of the rooms division at Hilton Toronto and was instrumental in executing an extensive restaurant and lobby renovation as well as a 375-guestroom renovation.

Hotel manager
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico
Feb. 14, 2023
New hire
Experience: Tavares previously held positions with several Ritz-Carlton properties, including: The Ritz-Carlton Penha Longa Hotel & Golf Resort in Portugal; Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Ubud, Bali; Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Thailand; and The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands.

General manager
La Jolla Cove Hotel
La Jolla, California
Feb. 8, 2023
Promotion
Experience: Before entering his new role as general manager, Asselin was the assistant general manager at the property. His resume includes hospitality positions including general manager at Hotel Hermosa and the assistant general manager at Blue Sea Beach Hotel.

General manager
Jamaica Bay Inn Marina Del Rey, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Marina Del Rey, California
Feb. 8, 2023
Promotion
Experience: Tran has been with Pacifica Hotels since 2019, working in a variety of roles at various properties. Her resume also includes experience at The Ranch at Laguna Beach and The Resort at Pelican Hill.

Director of sales and marketing
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club
La Jolla, California
Feb. 14, 2023
New hire
Experience: Before joining La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Ginsburg served as the sales and marketing leader at the Hilton San Diego Mission Valley and is intimately familiar with the La Jolla market having served as the director of sales and marketing at the Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton for more than three years.

Vice president of sales and marketing
Island Grand Resort and RumFish Beach Resort
St. Pete Beach, Florida
Feb. 8, 2023
New hire
Experience: Prior to joining the properties, Ferguson was area director of sales and marketing for the Grand Hyatt Nashville and Nashville Yards, where he led the successful launch and opening of the hotel.

Director of catering and conference services
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club
La Jolla, California
Feb. 14, 2023
New hire
Experience: Prior to joining La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Ellis was the director of operations at Downtown Works and also served in special events management roles at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Rancho Valencia, and Maderas Golf Club.

Executive chef
The Ritz-Carlton, Boston
Boston, Massachusetts
Feb. 9, 2023
Promotion
Experience: Most recently, Lyons served as The Ritz-Carlton, Boston’s executive sous chef starting in 2021, when the hotel resumed operations. Prior to joining The Ritz-Carlton, Lyons spent 15 years as executive sous chef at the 1,220-guest room Sheraton Boston Hotel.

Executive chef
Oceanpoint Ranch
Cambria, California
Feb. 8, 2023
New hire
Experience: Montgomery was most recently the executive chef at Delaware North in Sequoia National Park. He has also served in various culinary roles at The Vault Uptown, University of Houston, Taher, Inc., the RK Group, Sage Catering and the Ritz-Carlton.

Regional director of revenue manager
Pacifica Hotels
Feb. 8, 2023
New hire
Experience: Prior to his new role with Pacifica Hotels, Qualkenbush was regional director of revenue management at Island Hospitality Management.

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