New York-based owner and branded operator Loews Hotels & Co has named Dan Flannery as its new COO.
Flannery will draw on more than four decades of hospitality industry experience to lead all aspects of operations for the 25-hotel company. As COO, he is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance operational efficiency, improve guest experiences and drive overall business growth. His focus is rooted in delivering exceptional service, optimizing business unit profitability, along with ensuring seamless alignment and execution of strategic imperatives across the organization, according to the company.
“Dan’s impressive background, tenure in the industry and all-around skill set position him as the ideal person to lead our operations efforts,” said Alex Tisch, president/CEO, Loews Hotels & Co. “His qualifications have us even more excited to see what’s next in this area. As COO, Dan and his team will continue to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests, team members and neighbors, while bringing new and innovative ideas to achieve performance and guest satisfaction.”
Most recently, Flannery was the CEO of Cape Resorts, and prior to that role, he created and launched the Edition luxury lifestyle brand with Ian Schrager. While at Edition, Flannery opened and operated the brand’s first 15 hotels around the world, including properties in the U.S., U.K., Italy, Spain, Turkey, Iceland, China, Japan and the Middle East.
During his career, he has also held regional and general manager responsibilities for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company for its Northeast U.S. hotels, including the Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park.
