New York based owner and branded operator, Loews Hotels & Co. has appointed Dan Flannery chief operating officer. Flannery will lead all aspects of operations for the company's 25 hotels.
As COO, Flannery will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance operational efficiency, improve guest experiences and drive overall business growth. He has a background in operations, training, brand development, food & beverage concepting, financial management and team building.
“Dan's impressive background, tenure in the industry and all-around skill set position him as the ideal person to lead our operations efforts. His qualifications have us even more excited to see what's next in this area,” Alex Tisch, president & CEO, Loews Hotels & Co., said in a statement. “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. Before that role, Flannery created and launched the Edition brand with Ian Schrager. While at Edition, he opened and operated the brand’s first 15 hotels around the world and in the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Iceland, China, Japan and the Middle East. Flannery also held regional and general manager responsibilities with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company for its Northeast U.S. hotels, including the Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park.
Flannery received a bachelor of science from the University of Maryland and currently sits on The Industry Advisory Board for Pennsylvania State University School of Hospitality Management. Flannery previously served on the Advisory Board Executive Committee for the New York University, Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism and Sports Management; and on the Dean’s Advisory Council for the Robert H. Smith Business School at the University of Maryland.