Alaina Sweeney
Alaina Sweeney has been appointed General Manager of The St. Regis Washington, D.C. Sweeney previously served as interim general manager since last May. Sweeney’s career spans multiple roles at properties across the St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International portfolio. Before joining the team at The St. Regis Washington, D.C., Sweeney held leadership positions at The St. Regis Aspen Resort and The St. Regis New York.
Nele Breitbart
Nele Breitbart’s been named Executive Vice President & Head of Asset Management of Waramaug Hospitality. She’ll lead the asset management oversight of Waramaug’s hospitality portfolio. Prior to Waramaug, Breitbart was sr. vice president of asset management of BRE Hotels & Resorts, where she oversaw a national portfolio. She’s a graduate of Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration and a board member of the Hotel Asset Management Association.
Kevin Harmon
Kevin Harmon, who has over a decade of experience and two years with Visit Indy, has been promoted to area sales leader—a new leadership role empowering senior staff to mentor sales managers and oversee specific markets. Harmon will oversee the Western region for groups ranging from 601 to 1,500 peak rooms. He manages groups with 601 peak rooms and citywide events across select Midwest states.
Stasha King Irby
Stasha King Irby is now the Little Rock CVB’s Vice President of Sales & Services. Irby brings more than two decades of industry experience to Arkansas’ capital. Most recently, Irby served as a global account manager at Choice Hotels International, where she was named a 2024 President’s Club Winner. Prior stops have included Visit Spokane, Royal Sonesta Houston, Ritz-Carlton New Orleans, and Hyatt Regency New Orleans.
Anthony Leitz
Anthony Leitz is now the Sr. Vice President of Premium Select Hotels at First Hospitality. He has been with the firm for 15 years and was the vice president of operations. He was also a general manager. Leitz will fine-tune processes, enhance brand recognition, and oversee the growth of the segment. First Hospitality is a development, investment, and operating company with a portfolio of branded and independent properties.
Randy Morton
Randy Morton has been appointed General Manager of Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas. He was president & COO of Bellagio Resort & Casino. Morton served as vice president of hotel operations of Bellagio, president of OVG Las Vegas Hotel & Casino and Co-CEO of Foley Entertainment Group and the Vegas Golden Knights. His career also included general manager and resident manager roles at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts.