The St. Regis Washington D.C. has announced the appointment of Elias Assaly as general manager of the hotel. Assaly brings over three decades of experience to his new role, which marks his return to The St. Regis family, having previously served as the opening general manager of The St. Regis San Francisco.
Assaly joins The St. Regis Washington D.C. from Northwood Hospitality, where he served as the area vice president and general manager overseeing Naples Grande Beach Resort, Cheeca Lodge & Spa, Tranquility Bay and Naples Grande Golf Club. Under his leadership, he managed the revival of Naples Grande Beach Resort, setting a new vision for the property following its hiatus during the pandemic.
He held his first general manager position in 1998, serving as the opening general manager at the W San Francisco. Soon after, he joined The St. Regis brand for the first time in 2004. Assaly has also held positions as the vice president of operations for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts in Dallas; chief operating officer at Cortland Partners in Atlanta; vice president of operations, Managed Group, Americas for Radisson Hotel Group in Minneapolis; as well as positions at Grand Wilea Maui, El Conquistador Resort in Puerto Rico, The Ritz Carlton Buckhead and Grand Hyatt in Washington DC.
Assaly attended the American University of Beirut where he received a Bachelor of Science in biology and chemistry. He continued his education at Oklahoma State University where he received a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering. He translated his passion for the sciences into a passion for service, starting his first job in hospitality after graduating.
With over three decades of experience in the luxury hospitality arena, Assaly has demonstrated his excitement for creating a culture of teamwork and inclusion.
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