Crescent Hotels & Resorts has appointed Elie Khoury as its new COO.
With more than 30 years of operational leadership in the hospitality industry, he brings experience from areas including asset management, engineering, brand partnerships and more.
His career began in food and beverage, where he played a role in developing successful restaurant concepts. He then worked at Interstate Hotels & Resorts, where he collaborated with many current leaders at Crescent Hotels & Resorts. As EVP, operations at Aimbridge, he was responsible for overseeing operations across North America and international markets. He specialized in brand relations, guest experience and executive leadership development. Additionally, he brings asset management expertise from his roles at Preston Hollow Community Capital and Murphy Asset Management.
Dawn Gallagher, president, hospitality, Crescent, said, “[Elie’s] extensive operational experience and laser focus on guest experience will further strengthen Crescent as we continue to expand the portfolio of resorts and luxury hotels.”