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

Vice president of human resources
Lark Hotels
March 16, 2023
New hire
Experience: Briggs joins Lark with more than 25 years of experience in human resources, 17 of those years in hospitality.

Vice president of marketing and communications
Lark Hotels
March 16, 2023
New hire
Experience: Since 1999, Klein has been a marketing agency executive, building branding, digital and social teams. He notably led the innovation of online marketing at Princess Cruises that increased bookings by four times.

Co-president
Sensei
March 14, 2023
Promotion
Experience: As co-leader of the company and Sensei’s chief medical officer, Patel oversees the scientific integrity of Sensei’s experiences.

Co-president
Sensei
March 14, 2023
Promotion
Experience: With more than 30 years in hospitality, Walterspiel has worked with companies such as The Ritz-Carlton, Ian Schrager’s Morgans Hotel Group and Sage Hospitality. Prior to joining Sensei, she also owned and operated her own company, IMPRINT Hospitality.

General manager
Hyatt Regency Aurora Denver Conference Center
Denver, Colorado
March 27, 2023
New hire
Experience: Benton brings more than 23 years of hospitality experience to his new role as general manager, having previously served as general manager at the Hilton Fort Collins.

General manager
Hilton West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, Florida
March 22, 2023
New hire
Experience: With 15 years of hospitality experience, Inman has held management positions in food and beverage as well as hotel operations.

General manager
The Union Station Nashville Yards, Autograph Collection
Nashville, Tennessee
March 21, 2023
New hire
Experience: Simmons joins The Union Station Nashville Yards with more than 15 years of experience in operational leadership in the hospitality industry. Most recently, Simmons served as general manager at The Edwin Hotel Autograph Collection in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

General manager
Regent Santa Monica Beach
Santa Monica, California
March 16, 2023
New hire
Experience: Atallah joins Regent Santa Monica Beach with more than two decades of luxury hospitality experience. Most recently, Atallah held the position of general manager at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel.

Director of sales and marketing
Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club
Brewster, Massachusetts
March 24, 2023
New hire
Experience: Prior to joining Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club, Palm served as vice president of sales and marketing for Widewaters Hotels, where he oversaw more than 20 hotels across 10 states.

Director of sales and marketing
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
March 23, 2023
New hire
Experience: Mojica joins the resort from The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, where she was the director of sales for groups and catering.

Director of sales
Surety Hotel
Des Moines, Iowa
March 22, 2023
New hire
Experience: Cooper brings 12 years of hospitality sales experience to his new role. Most recently, he served as the director of sales and marketing at Catbird Hotel in Denver, Colorado.

Executive chef
The Hythe, A Luxury Collection Resort, Vail
Vail, Colorado
March 27, 2023
New hire
Experience: Torres was at the helm of kitchens early in his career and traveling across the U.S. to lead fine-dining concepts at Ritz-Carlton properties such as The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, The Ritz-Carlton, St Louis, and The Ritz-Carlton, Downtown Washington, D.C.

Executive chef
Härth Restaurant at Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
McLean, Virginia
March 24, 2023
New hire
Experience: Before joining Härth, Hollaender served as executive chef of Kimpton Banneker. He’s also held chef positions at a variety of premier properties along the East Coast, such as the Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, Hotel Lombardy D.C. and the National Democratic Club.

Executive sous chef
Härth Restaurant at Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
McLean, Virginia
March 24, 2023
New hire
Experience: Perez joins Härth from Hilton Los Cabos in Mexico, where he served as restaurant chef at Vela, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant.

Executive sous chef
Härth Restaurant at Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
McLean, Virginia
March 24, 2023
New hire
Experience: Sargent brings 10 years of culinary experience in hotels and restaurants to her role.

Executive chef
Snow King Resort
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
March 17, 2023
New hire
Experience: Boussarie spent the past eight years in Jackson Hole at various properties including as executive chef at the historic Wort Hotel and most recently at The Whistling Grizzly at The Wyoming Inn.

Spa director
Snow King Resort
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
March 17, 2023
New hire
Experience: Mosher brings more than 30 years of industry experience to her new role as spa director. Prior to joining Snow King Resort’s Grand View Spa, she was a massage and bodywork therapist and yoga instructor at Keystone Lodge & Spa in Colorado.

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