Louis Riley has been appointed Regional Vice President – Sales with MCR Hotels. MCR Hotels is the third largest hotel owner/operator company in the United States. The firm is based in New York City, London and Chicago.
Mr. Riley will work with a defined number of properties within the MCR portfolio to assist, support and direct the sales & operational efforts. He will also play an intricate part in the development side for overall successes, representing Corporate, Owner’s, Sales, Operations, Revenue Management and F&B at respective properties.
With more than 30 years of experience as a Hotelier representing; Luxury, Full-Service, Boutique, Extended Stay and Limited Service Brands, Mr. Riley has supported and achieved a ROI for the following; Wyndam Hotel & Resorts, Preferred Hotels Group, IHG, Hilton Hotels, Marriott Hotels, Interstate Hotels & Resorts & Hyatt Hotels.
He has played a key role in the opening of many properties throughout his career. His career began at the Grand Hyatt Union Square, San Francisco, CA, where he worked behind the Front Desk.
Mr. Riley, who graduated from Mississippi College in Clinton, MS, with a Bachelor of Science, also serves on the board at his Alma Mater. Mr. Riley holds a B.S. Degree in Business Management and an M.B.A.
He is an avid fly-fisherman and enjoys the best locations in Colorado Montana, Jackson Hole. He enjoys watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, his favorite football team.
His hobby is creating unique fire bowls and globes. He makes them for friends, celebrities, and his family.