Metwest Terra Welcomes Todd Iacono as New Regional VP of Operations
NEW ORLEANS, LA - June 4, 2014 - MetWest Terra Hospitality is delighted to announce Todd Iacono as the new Regional Vice President of Operations to its dynamic team. In his new role, Todd will support the entire MetWest Terra Hospitality portfolio, providing direct leadership to all general managers while supporting the company's focus on growth and product differentiation.
"Todd is a seasoned veteran in the hospitality industry and we are thrilled to bring him on board to continue to maintain operational excellence," said Gary Gutierrez, president of MetWest Terra Hospitality. "I am confident that both Todd's experience and comprehension of independent luxury hotels will fit well into the current evolution of MetWest Terra Hospitality."
Iacono brings more than 20 years of hospitality experience. Prior to joining MetWest Terra Hospitality, Todd served as the general manager at the Westin Phoenix Downtown. Additionally, Todd's experience includes opening iconic hotels such as the W Hotel in Times Square, New York City, the first James Hotel in Scottsdale, AZ, as well as the Maritime hotel in New York City. Having spent a vast amount of time with hotel brands such as Starwood and boutique properties such as Hotel ZaZa, Iacono is perfectly suited for MetWest Terra Hospitality.
About MetWest Terra Hospitality
MetWest Terra Hospitality is comprised of a diverse group of capital managers, real estate professionals, and lifetime hotel operators. The team is led by Chairman Richard S. Hollander who calls on nearly three decades of the successful founding and management of institutionalinvestment strategies, which combined for total assets under management of $80.0 billion. MetWest Terra Hospitality operates Topnotch Resort in Stowe, The Inn at Jackson Hole in Jackson Hole, Hotel Abri in San Francisco, Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa in Sausalito, The Lodge at Tiburon in Tiburon, Toll House Hotel in Los Gatos. For more information please visit Metwestterra.com.
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