Avion Hospitality, a third-party, national hotel operator, appoints Dan Peterson as senior vice president of operations. He brings an extensive background in the hospitality industry, having held multiple senior corporate management roles. Most recently, he served as executive vice president of operations with Minneapolis-based CSM Corp.
“Dan’s wealth of experience and proven track record in operations make him a valuable addition to the Avion team,” Avion Hospitality CEO and President Robert Burg said in a statement. “His owner-centric expertise, experience and respect from national brands will be key to supporting Avion’s continued growth as we embark on this exciting expansion phase. I am confident that Dan’s leadership will enhance our operations and support for our assets, and his addition to the leadership team underscores Avion’s commitment to continuing to put infrastructure in front of growth.”
A 25+ year hospitality operations veteran, Peterson has extensive experience overseeing third-party management company teams and portfolios with such brands as Hilton, Marriott and Hyatt in the full-service, resort, lifestyle and select-service segments. Peterson currently serves on multiple advisory boards.