Hilton Worldwide has tapped Sage Hospitality Resources' Matthew Sparks to lead the North American luxury and corporate development team. He will be responsible for growing Hilton Worldwide's luxury brands, including Conrad and Waldorf Astoria, across North America and broadening the company's overall brand presence across key markets.
Sparks joins Hilton Worldwide from Denver-based Sage Hospitality Resources, where he was senior vice president of acquisitions. Previously, he held senior development roles at Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, Wyndham Worldwide and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.