Joining YOTEL as Chief Operating Officer, Paul Harnedy will oversee global hotel operations and commercial strategy across the brand’s growing portfolio of city centre hotels, airport hotels (YOTELAIR) and flexible, extended stay properties (YOTELPAD). He will play a key role in driving operational and commercial excellence across the business, further strengthening owner relationships and supporting delivery of the company’s growth strategy.
Prior to this, he held senior positions including Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director at Amaris Hospitality, Vice President Operations at Interstate Hotels & Resorts, and Operations Director roles with both InterContinental Hotels Group and RBH. Throughout his career, Harnedy has demonstrated a strong track record of delivering sustainable, long-term business success across a wide range of performance metrics, including exceptional profit growth, customer service levels and employee engagement.
Having spent seven years with the business, Whitehead will now lead YOTEL’s global HR function, focusing on employee engagement, organisational development and learning and development.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Hotel Designs.
