WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – March 22, 2023 – Chris Inman has been
appointed General Manager of the 400-room Hilton West Palm Beach [2]
located in the heart of West Palm Beach, Florida, and connected to Palm
Beach Convention Center via a covered walkway. Inman joins the team after
four years at the 360-room Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort [3]
and Juniper Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton [4]. In his new
capacity, he will oversee operations for the award-winning hotel
adjacent to The Square shopping and dining and the Kravis Center for the
Performing Arts.
With 15 years of hospitality experience, Inman has served in management
positions in food and beverage as well as hotel operations. He joins the
team with vast knowledge of capital investment projects including the
$20 million Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort project and the renovations
at Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon [5].
“Chris brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of the industry and
particularly understands the South Florida market, having family ties in
the area,” said John Parkinson, Area Vice President, of Hilton. “We
look forward to his engaging with the local community and continuing the
hotels commitment to the success of West Palm Beach.”
Hilton West Palm Beach has been at the forefront of Downtown West Palm
Beach’s growth and development since its opening in 2016. The
resort-like oasis features an oversized pool deck lined with cushioned
cabanas, a curated art program that embodies the artistic energy of
South Florida and Galley, a woodfire open kitchen offering authentic
grill house favorites with an international influence.
As the evolution of the city progresses, the hotel will remain the
premier resort-style hospitality destination downtown. From newly
appointed Executive Chef, Rodrigo Mezadri to elevated experiences and
activations, Hilton West Palm Beach continues to evolve.
“West Palm Beach has grown into a global tourist destination since the
Hilton West Palm Beach opened seven years ago, and we are confident that
Chris’ experience will help the hotel continue to thrive as the top
the choice for culinary experiences, leisure guests, events, and meetings,”
said Gopal Rajegowda, partner at Related Southeast. “We are excited
to see the next evolution of the hotel under his passionate
leadership.”
Inman holds a Master of Arts degree in communications and a bachelor of
science degree in business from the University of North Carolina, Chapel
Hill.
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About Hilton West Palm Beach
Located in the heart of Downtown West Palm Beach, the AAA 4-Diamond
Hilton West Palm Beach features an array of world-class amenities
including four dining outlets, an oversized pool deck lined with
cushioned cabanas and palm trees, and a curated art program that embodies
the artistic energy of South Florida. The 400-room lifestyle hotel is
connected to the Palm Beach County Convention Center, located just 2
miles from world-famous Palm Beach and directly across the street from
The Square. The resort-like oasis features oversized lawn games,
family-friendly activities, inflatable pool floats, specialty group
fitness classes, an outdoor fire pit, and more. For more information on
Hilton West Palm Beach, visit hiltonwestpalmbeach.com [6].
About Hilton Hotels & Resorts
For over a century, Hilton Hotels & Resorts has set the benchmark for
hospitality around the world, providing new product innovations and
services to meet guests’ evolving needs. With more than 600 hotels
across six continents, Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties are located in
the world’s most sought-after destinations for guests who know that
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About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a
portfolio of 19 world-class brands comprising more than 7,100 properties
and more than 1.1 million rooms, in 123 countries and territories.
Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the
light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion
guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on Fortune’s
100 Best Companies to Work For list and been recognized as a global
leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for six consecutive
years. Hilton has introduced several industry-leading technology
enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key
Share, automated complimentary room upgrades, and the ability to book
confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty
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