Staypineapple Hotels, the Pacific Northwest-based third-party licensing and property management company, has appointed Dina Belon as its president, effective Nov. 1. With a track record of more than 25 years in the hospitality industry and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences, Belon will lead Staypineapple Hotels as it prepares for expansion. Her appointment comes as part of the company's commitment to increase the brand’s footprint through management and branding of third-party owned assets.
“Staypineapple Hotels. Inc. and the Staypineapple brand of boutique properties nationwide is at an exciting turning point as it prepares for growth and expansion,” Todd Boysen, departing president and CEO, said in a statement. “As I set my eyes on retirement, there is no one I can envision being more knowledgeable and prepared to lead the company into its next chapter than Dina, as she’s been a driving force behind what Staypineapple is today.”
Belon has spent the past seven years in progressive leadership roles with the company. She started with Staypineapple leading real estate assets, before transitioning into the VP of operations position, followed by her most recent role as chief operating officer.
“When Dina first joined Staypineapple’s leadership team in 2016, we knew we had found someone truly special,” Staypineapple Founder and Chief Pineapple Officer Michelle Barnet said. “Over the years, Dina has fully embraced our mission to build a hotel brand that isn’t just about rooms and beds, but instead about creating memorable experiences that become a part of the traveler’s journey. I am thrilled to have Dina stepping into the role of President, and look forward to working closely with her as we continue to share our Pineapple vision.”
In her new position as president, Belon will take the helm of the organization, leading Staypineapple’s executive leadership team as well as the business development department in its expansion efforts through third-party licensing of the brand along with property management.