Prior to joining TPG in 2013, Sacco held a number of increasingly important positions at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, culminating in senior vice president of development for all brands-North America.
Christopher Preston named Director of Catering at The Commons Hotel
Prior to joining The Commons Hotel team, Preston most recently served at senior catering manager at The Marquette Hotel in Minneapolis.
Tracy Walker named as Hilton’s Area General Manager for San Diego
Boasting a 25-year tenure with Hilton, Walker most recently served as General Manager of Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu.
Steven Ellingsen appointed GM at The Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
Taking on his sixth role as General Manager, Ellingsen moves to Chicago from his most recent role leading the Whitehall Hotel.
Leslee Torres appointed to lead innovation and strategy at RLHC
Torres brings with her 14 years of strategy and information technology experience, working most recently for Starwood Hotels and Resorts.
The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa expands leadership with three new appointments
Director of Operations, Toby Scott-Long, Director of Engineering, Bob Ducy and Director of Security, Tim Wright bring more than 70 years of combined experience to the Arizona resort.
Jim Sichta appointed Vice President of Operations for Charlestowne Hotels
For the past 13 years, Sichta served as chief operating officer and partner for Broughton Hotels, an international hospitality company, consulting with both independent boutique hotels and branded properties.
Global uncertainty causing delays in business travel growth
A GBA study shows limited positive growth, as short-term turbulence is affecting the whole industry, but the forecast outlook for 2017 is brighter.
Ascend Hotel Collection springboards emerging “mini-brand” enVision
enVision Hotels to replicate its Boston success in Everett, Massachusetts and beyond.
Janis Cannon named Senior Vice President of Upscale Brands at Choice Hotels
With more than 25 years of experience, Cannon will lead the growth strategy for Cambria hotels & suites and the Ascend Hotel Collection.
