Matt McClelland has joined OTO Development as chief operating officer, bringing a dynamic depth and breadth of operations experience to the hotelier’s C-suite. He replaces former COO David Ward, who retired on December 31 after 18 years with the company.
Omni appoints first COO Vince Parrotta
Omni Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Vince Parrotta as its new Chief Operating Officer. With over 40 years of operations experience, Parrotta brings a wealth of expertise from his previous role as President, Hotel Operations – Americas at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. This strategic move comes as Omni embarks on its first brand refresh in over a decade, aiming to provide elevated guest experiences amidst significant growth to its diverse portfolio.
AHLA elevates Kevin Carey to Senior EVP and COO
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is promoting Kevin Carey to senior executive vice president and chief operating officer.
HFTP announces renowned industry expert as new European COO
Carson Booth, CHTP, with decades of international hospitality management and technology experience, will oversee HFTP’s presence in the region, including new programs in 2023.
Selina appoints former Club Med exec Eyal Amzallag as Chief Operations Officer
In this role, Amzallag is responsible for overseeing the operations of Selina’s growing portfolio of hotels, which includes 150 open or secured properties across 25 countries and six continents.
Six Senses welcomes Neil Palmer as COO
Palmer will look after the brand’s growing portfolio of hotels, resorts and spas in 20 countries, with a further 34 properties signed into the development pipeline.
Kristie Goshow named CCO at KSL Resorts
Kristie Goshow assumes the position following the retirement of former KSL Resorts’ CCO Jeff Senior.
Aly El-Bassuni named COO Americas of Radisson
In this newly created role, he will be responsible for driving operational strategies across the Americas for Radisson Hotel Group’s franchised and managed hotels.
Wendy Stevens named COO at Maverick Hotels & Restaurants
Maverick Hotels and Restaurants, a hotel operator, developer, and consultant, announced that accomplished industry executive Wendy Stevens has joined the company as its Chief Operating Officer in Chicago.
Karma Group appoints Anton Tardiff as Europe COO
Karma Group has announced the appointment of the exceptionally experienced Anton Tardif as Chief Operations Officer in Europe. He brings to Karma Group a wealth of knowledge having previously owned an extremely successful development and marketing company responsible for the development of a significant number of resorts, primarily in Europe, as well as sales and expansion of membership programs.
