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Global Category Head, All Suites & Focused Service

Brand Leader of Spark by Hilton

Senior Vice President, Global Category Head, All Suites & Focused Service

<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/spark-by-hilton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spark by Hilton</a> is a premium economy hotel brand at the intersection of value and consistency. Spark provides a reliable and comfortable stay with friendly service for every guest, all at an accessible price. Spark hotels provide a welcoming sense of arrival with colorful accent walls and inspiring artwork. The public spaces provide multi-functional seating, from communal tables to rocking chairs, and guest rooms are comfortable and relaxing with simple, streamlined furniture. In the morning, breakfast is available to help you start your day. Spark’s groundbreaking impact on the hotel industry is credited with Hilton’s recognition as one of <i>Fast Company’s </i>2024 Most Innovative Companies. Experience a positive stay at Spark by Hilton by booking at <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/spark-by-hilton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sparkbyhilton.com</a> or through the industry-leading <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/p/hilton-honors-mobile-app/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hilton Honors app</a>. <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors-rewards-program/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hilton Honors</a> members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Spark by Hilton at <a href="https://stories.hilton.com/brands/spark-by-hilton">stories.hilton.com/spark</a>.

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<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/embassy-suites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Embassy Suites by Hilton</a>, one of Hilton’s market-leading brands, is a full-service hotel offering an approachable, upscale experience with dedicated service. Designed for leisure and business travelers, guests enjoy spacious, two-room suites, free made-to-order breakfast, flexible meetings and events space, inviting open atriums, 24-hour fitness centers and a nightly complimentary evening reception. Embassy Suites by Hilton offers nearly 270 open hotels with more than 30 properties in development. Experience a stay at Embassy Suites by Hilton by booking at <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/embassy-suites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">embassysuites.com</a> or through the industry-leading <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/p/hilton-honors-mobile-app/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hilton Honors app</a>. <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hilton Honors</a> members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Embassy Suites by Hilton at <a href="http://stories.hilton.com/embassysuites">stories.hilton.com/embassysuites</a>, and follow the brand on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EmbassySuites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/embassy-suites" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/embassysuites/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>.

Embassy Suites by Hilton

As the No. 1 ranked lodging franchise for the last 16 years by Entrepreneur®, <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/hampton-by-hilton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hampton by Hilton</a> — including Hampton Inn by Hilton and Hampton Inn &amp; Suites by Hilton — serves quality-driven and value-conscious travelers at more than 3,100 properties in 43 countries and territories around the globe. The brand continues to lead its segment by providing guests with high quality, thoughtfully designed accommodations and amenities, such as modern, spacious rooms and free hot breakfast featuring the signature Hampton Waffle. Hampton by Hilton is committed to delivering an exceptionally friendly and authentic service all backed by the 100% Hampton Guarantee™. Experience a best-in-class stay at Hampton by Hilton by booking at <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/hampton-by-hilton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hampton.com</a> or through the or through the industry-leading <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/p/hilton-honors-mobile-app/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hilton Honors app</a>. <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors-rewards-program/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hilton Honors</a> members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Hampton by Hilton at <a href="https://stories.hilton.com/brands/hampton-by-hilton">stories.hilton.com/hampton</a>, and follow the brand on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hamptonbyhilton" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hamptonbyhilton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hamptonbyhilton" target="_blank" rel="noopener">X</a>. <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors-rewards-program/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hilton Honors</a> members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits.

Hampton by Hilton

The award-winning <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/hilton-garden-inn/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hilton Garden Inn</a> brand provides business and leisure guests upscale, affordable accommodations and modern amenities for an experience that is simply on another level. The Hilton Garden Inn Promise affirms the brand’s goal to make each guest’s stay better and brighter. Guaranteed. With more than 1,000 hotels in 65 countries and territories around the world, the brand ensures today’s busy travelers have a bright and satisfying experience, starting with the first hello. Hilton Garden Inn brightens the stay experience with an array of culinary offerings that are tailored to regional tastes and preferences, providing an elevated and unique dining experience at each location. Experience a positive stay at Hilton Garden Inn by booking at <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/hilton-garden-inn/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hiltongardeninn.com</a> or through the industry-leading <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/p/hilton-honors-mobile-app/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hilton Honors app</a>. <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors-rewards-program/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hilton Honors</a> members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Hilton Garden Inn at <a href="http://stories.hilton.com/hgi">stories.hilton.com/hgi</a>, and follow the brand on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HiltonGardenInn/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hiltongardeninn/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>.

Hilton Garden Inn

<a href="http://www.home2suites.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Home2 Suites by Hilton</a>, one of the fastest growing brands in Hilton’s history, is a mid-tier, all-suite, award-winning extended-stay hotel concept designed to offer stylish accommodations with flexible guest room configurations and home-like amenities for value-conscious guests and their pets. With a commitment to environmentally friendly products and hotel operations, Home2 Suites by Hilton offers complimentary hot breakfast, innovative and customizable guestroom designs, laundry and fitness areas, multiple outdoor spaces, expansive community spaces and pet-friendly environments. Home2 Suites by Hilton has more than 800 open hotels with nearly 760 in development. Experience a positive stay at Home2 Suites by Hilton by booking at <a href="http://www.home2suites.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">home2suites.com</a> or through the industry-leading <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/p/hilton-honors-mobile-app/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hilton Honors app</a>. <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hilton Honors</a> members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Home2 Suites by Hilton at <a href="http://stories.hilton.com/home2suites">stories.hilton.com/home2suites</a>, and follow the brand on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Home2Suites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/home2suites/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>.

Home2 Suites by Hilton

<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/homewood/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Homewood Suites by Hilton</a>, Hilton’s upscale, award-winning, all-suite extended-stay hotel brand, has more than 540 pet-friendly locations across the Americas, with nearly 160 properties in the pipeline. When traveling for extended or quick overnight stays, Homewood Suites offers inviting, spacious suites featuring separate living and sleeping areas, and fully equipped kitchens with full-size refrigerators for guests seeking home-like accommodations and value-driven amenities, including free hot breakfast and a weekly Welcome Home Wednesday evening reception. Homewood Suites by Hilton is focused on guest satisfaction and stands behind each stay with its 100% Suite Assurance® guarantee. Experience a positive stay at Homewood Suites by Hilton by booking at <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/homewood/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">homewoodsuites.com</a> or through the industry-leading <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/p/hilton-honors-mobile-app/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hilton Honors app</a>. <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hilton Honors</a> members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Homewood Suites by Hilton at <a href="http://stories.hilton.com/homewoodsuites">stories.hilton.com/homewoodsuites</a>, and follow the brand on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/homewood-suites-by-hilton-hotel/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HomewoodSuites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/homewoodsuites/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>.

Homewood Suites by Hilton

One of the latest additions to the Hilton portfolio, <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/p/livsmart-studios-by-hilton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LivSmart Studios by Hilton</a> is a midscale, long-stay hotel brand offering simplicity, consistency and convenience to guests who may be traveling for weeks or months at a time. LivSmart Studios hotels create a space where guests can seamlessly maintain their daily routines while also immersing themselves in the local community. Each property will feature a streamlined public area filled with natural light that includes a simple retail market, a large guest laundry room and a state-of-the-art fitness center. There will also be a spacious outdoor gathering area, which includes a fire pit, grills, and comfortable seating for guests looking to connect. Guest studio suites include a fully equipped kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and two-burner cooktop, along with ample storage options for the long-stay traveler. LivSmart Studio’s pioneering vision for transforming the extended-stay segment is credited with Hilton’s recognition as one of <i>Fast Company’</i>s 2024 Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about LivSmart Studios at <a href="https://stories.hilton.com/growth-development/livsmart-studios-by-hilton">stories.hilton.com/livsmartstudios.</a>

LivSmart Studios by Hilton

<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/lxr-hotels/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LXR Hotels &amp; Resorts</a> is a growing collection of 16 award-winning luxury properties that celebrate the timeless pursuit of personal adventure. Found in the world's most alluring destinations, each hand-selected property boasts its own storied past and is infused with the essence of its distinctive locale, providing a luxurious hub for the discerning adventurer. As part of its commitment to enriching the guest experience, LXR Hotels &amp; Resorts celebrates experiential travel with the Pursuit of Adventure, a new brand signature that immerses guests in authentic, curated experiences that reflect the unique culture and character of each destination. LXR Hotels &amp; Resorts is part of Hilton, a leading global hospitality company. Each property benefits from the strength of the Hilton enterprise and its award-winning <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors-rewards-program/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hilton Honors</a> program. Experience an inspiring stay at LXR Hotels &amp; Resorts by booking at <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/lxr-hotels/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">lxrhotels.com</a> or through the industry-leading <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/p/hilton-honors-mobile-app/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hilton Honors app</a>. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about LXR Hotels &amp; Resorts at <a href="https://stories.hilton.com/brands/lxr-hotels">stories.hilton.com/lxr</a> and follow the brand on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lxrhotels/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lxrhotels/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>.

LXR Hotels & Resorts

<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/tempo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tempo by Hilton</a> is a stylish, contemporary lifestyle hotel brand designed for the ambitious traveler looking to maintain a sense of balance and momentum. With the recent debuts of Tempo by Hilton in Times Square, Nashville, Louisville and Raleigh, with nearly 70 additional properties under development, Tempo by Hilton offers re-imagined guest rooms designed with well-being in mind, dynamic communal spaces for collaboration or focused work, healthy café-style dining developed in partnership with Bluestone Lane, a leading-edge beverage program featuring spirited and free-spirited cocktails, and next-level fitness facilities both in the hotel and with Tempo Wellness Rooms designed to match an at-home experience. Experience Tempo by Hilton by booking at <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/tempo-by-hilton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tempobyhilton.com</a> or through the industry-leading <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/p/hilton-honors-mobile-app/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hilton Honors app</a>. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Tempo by Hilton at <a href="https://stories.hilton.com/tempo">stories.hilton.com/tempo</a>.

Tempo by Hilton

<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/tru-by-hilton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tru by Hilton</a> is a game-changing hotel brand with more than 300 open locations across the Americas and Vietnam, providing guests with a consistent, fun experience at an affordable price. Spirited, simplified and grounded in value, Tru by Hilton is designed for cross-generational appeal. Intuitively designed modern guestrooms feature rolling desks, oversized windows for natural light and bright, spacious bathrooms. Guests can enjoy complimentary hot breakfast at the Top It breakfast bar, featuring a signature automatic pancake maker. Premium snacks, light meal options and single-serve wine and beer (at most locations) are available for purchase at the 24/7 Eat. &amp; Sip. market. Experience a positive stay at Tru by Hilton by booking at <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/tru-by-hilton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">trubyhilton.com</a> or through the industry-leading <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/p/hilton-honors-mobile-app/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hilton Honors app</a>. <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors-rewards-program/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hilton Honors</a> members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Tru by Hilton at <a href="https://stories.hilton.com/brands/tru-by-hilton">stories.hilton.com/trubyhilton</a>, and follow the brand on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TrubyHilton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/trubyhilton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>.

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