Davidson appoints SVP operations for Hotels vertical

Joe Masi, Davidson Hospitality Group
(Davidson Hospitality Group)

Hospitality management company Davidson Hospitality Group has appointed Joe Masi senior vice president, operations for its Davidson Hotels operating vertical. In this role, Masi will oversee the operating standards, practices and procedures for the vertical’s portfolio.

Most recently, Masi was executive vice president of operations for Remington Hotels, where he oversaw a portfolio of 125 hotels and guided strategic initiatives focused on operational performance, talent development, guest satisfaction and long-term value creation for ownership groups. Previously, Masi held senior leadership positions with increasing roles and responsibilities at several operators and brands, and earned a B.S. in Hotel/Restaurant/Institutional Management from Johnson & Wales University.

“We are incredibly proud to welcome Joe to the Davidson family,” Jason Reader, chief operating officer, Davidson Hospitality Group, said in a statement. “Known for his strategic mindset, highly organized leadership style, and ability to align teams around common goals, Joe will undoubtedly thrive in our culture, creating value in all that he does through strong financial results and service excellence.”

The Davidson Hotels operating vertical includes the Embassy Suites Nashville Downtown; Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa; Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, among other hotels.