Larry Daniels has been promoted to regional vice president of operations for HRI Lodging (HRIL) with direct oversight of the entire HRIL branded portfolio, announced Gary Gutierrez, president of the company.
Most recently, Daniels served as vice president/general manager of HRIL with responsibility of the company’s assets owned with investor group, Carey Watermark, Inc. The HRIL branded hotels under Daniel’s charge will now include:
- Hyatt French Quarter
- Hyatt Place New Orleans/Convention Center
- Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans French Quarter/CBD
- Federal City Inn & Suites, Algiers, LA
- Hilton Garden Inn Baton Rouge Airport
- Hilton Shreveport
- Hilton Garden Inn Jackson (MS) Downtown
- Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown-Tutwiler, Birmingham, AL
- Hilton Garden Inn Richmond (VA) Downtown
- Hampton Inn & Suites Legacy Park-Frisco, TX
- Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, Chandler, AZ
- Aloft New Orleans Downtown, mixed use project under construction in 225 Baronne Building, opening April 2015
- Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Downtown, mixed use project under construction in the LTV Building, opening third quarter 2015
“Under Larry’s leadership, the Carey Watermark portfolio experienced significant growth in both market share and profitability and at the same time enriched the guest and associate experience,” said Gutierrez. “We are confident that Larry’s skills will bring the same results to our entire portfolio in his expanded responsibilities,” Gutierrez added.
Daniels joined HRI Lodging in September 2011 as general manager of the Chateau Bourbon. He led the property through a $20 million renovation and conversion to a Four Diamond rated Hyatt French Quarter on time and within budget. Hyatt Hotels Corporation last year awarded HRI Lodging its Best Conversion award for the Hyatt French Quarter.
Prior to joining HRI Lodging, Daniels worked with Hyatt for more than 30 years. He was the general manager for several hotels under the Hyatt Regency flag, including the Hyatt Regency DFW, Hyatt Regency New Brunswick and Hyatt Regency Cherry Hill.
