The North American Growth Trajectory – A Strategic Intelligence Report on Ultra-Luxury and Five-Star GM & C-Suite Opportunities Across the United States and Canada
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Executive Briefing – A Market of Record Growth and Structural Shift
As of August 2026, the Leading Hoteliers Network has completed a comprehensive verification of every significant General Manager and C-Suite opening across the United States and Canada. For our members who lead the world's most distinguished five-star and ultra-luxury hotels and resorts, this report is your strategic briefing. The analysis focuses exclusively on the luxury and ultra-luxury tiers. Complete details, including ownership backgrounds, compensation packages, and direct application links, are available behind our member login.
What our scouting team has identified across North America this month is a market defined by record-breaking development activity, sustained RevPAR growth, and a structural shift toward conversions and luxury supply. At the end of the second quarter of 2026, the U.S. hotel construction pipeline reached 5,975 projects with 703,001 rooms. The luxury chain scale reached a record-high project total with 103 projects and 25,496 rooms, up 12 percent in projects and 21 percent in rooms year-over-year. In Canada, the hotel construction pipeline also reached a record high of 345 projects and 47,874 rooms, with the luxury chain scale reaching a record high of 8 projects and 3,360 rooms. For the discerning five-star hotel leader, this is a moment of rare strategic opportunity—the expansion of luxury inventory is creating unprecedented leadership demand across both the United States and Canada....- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
The Record U.S. Pipeline – 5,975 Projects and Strong Luxury Growth
The U.S. hotel pipeline reached 5,975 projects with 703,001 rooms at the end of Q2 2026. Midway through 2026, 1,081 projects comprising 133,216 rooms are under construction. Projects slated to start construction within the next 12 months total 2,147 comprising 245,871 rooms, while early planning stage projects stand at 2,747 projects and 323,914 rooms.
LE analysts report that the upper midscale and upscale chain scales continue to lead the total U.S. construction pipeline with the greatest number of projects and rooms. The upper midscale chain scale stands at 2,225 projects and 214,027 rooms and the upscale chain scale at 1,282 projects and 159,252 rooms. Together, these two chain scales comprise 59 percent of all projects and 53 percent of all rooms in the total pipeline.
The luxury chain scale reaches a record-high project total at Q2 with 103 projects and 25,496 rooms, up 12 percent in projects and 21 percent in rooms year-over-year. The upper upscale chain scale also hits a record high in the second quarter of 2026, reaching 367 projects and 65,021 rooms.
New project announcements in Q2 total 280 projects and 33,423 rooms, up 18 percent in projects and 23 percent in rooms year-over-year. Construction starts reach 176 projects and 20,056 rooms, up 14 percent in projects and 17 percent in rooms year-over-year. Conversions hit a record high at Q2, with 1,567 projects and 152,044 rooms in the pipeline, up 15 percent in projects and 18 percent in rooms year-over-year. Together, hotel conversions and renovations represent 2,097 projects and 255,834 rooms, with combined project counts up 7 percent year-over-year....- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
The Record Canadian Pipeline – 345 Projects and Luxury Growth
Canada's hotel construction pipeline also reached a record high of 345 projects and 47,874 rooms at the close of Q2 2026, representing a 4 percent increase in projects and a 7 percent increase in rooms year-over-year. Projects in early planning reached a record high of 178 projects and 25,422 rooms, up 8 percent by projects and 12 percent by rooms year-over-year, now accounting for 52 percent of the total pipeline. This growth, weighted toward early planning and projects scheduled to start within the next 12 months rather than hotels already under construction, suggests long-term confidence in the country's hospitality sector.
Projects scheduled to start construction in the next 12 months stand at 103 projects and 13,902 rooms, up 3 percent by projects and 7 percent by rooms year-over-year. Currently under construction are 64 projects and 8,550 rooms. Construction starts during the quarter stand at 9 projects and 1,246 rooms.
The luxury chain scale reaches a record high of 8 projects and 3,360 rooms. The upper upscale chain scale also reaches a record high, closing the quarter with 27 projects and 6,446 rooms. The upper-midscale segment, which reaches a record high of 140 projects and 14,298 rooms, accounts for 41 percent of the projects in the total pipeline....- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
City-Level Hotspots – Dallas, Atlanta, Nashville Lead the U.S. Pipeline
At the close of Q2 2026, the five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines are led by Dallas with 183 projects and 22,840 rooms. Atlanta follows with 157 projects and 17,423 rooms, then Nashville with 122 projects and 16,281 rooms, Austin with 116 projects and 13,875 rooms, and Phoenix with 115 projects and 16,136 rooms. Additional markets reaching record-high project and room pipeline totals at Q2 include Indianapolis with 76 projects and 8,557 rooms, Tampa with 61 projects and 8,370 rooms, St. Louis with 59 projects and 6,373 rooms, and Oahu Island with 11 projects and 2,850 rooms.
As of the end of Q2, five U.S. markets stand out for their active under-construction hotel projects. Dallas leads with 38 projects totaling 4,184 rooms, followed by Phoenix with 31 projects and 4,621 rooms. New York is third with 29 projects comprising 5,811 rooms, while Atlanta and Indianapolis tie with 22 projects each.
Dallas, with 68 projects and 7,885 rooms, has the most projects scheduled to start in the next 12 months. Following Dallas are Atlanta with 61 projects and 6,761 rooms, Austin with 59 projects and 6,542 rooms, Nashville with 49 projects and 6,623 rooms, and the Inland Empire with 43 projects and 4,545 rooms.
Dallas tops the list of markets with the most hotel projects in the early planning stage at Q2 with 77 projects and 10,771 rooms. Atlanta follows with 74 projects and 8,351 rooms, while Inland Empire and Orlando tie with 54 projects each....- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
Canadian City-Level Hotspots – Toronto, Vancouver, and Niagara Falls
The top cities in Canada at the Q2 close are led by Toronto with 71 projects and 11,495 rooms, claiming 21 percent of all the projects in Canada's total construction pipeline. Vancouver reaches a record high of 24 projects and 6,890 rooms, up 26 percent by projects and 32 percent by rooms year-over-year, accounting for 7 percent of the total pipeline projects. Niagara Falls reaches a record high of 41 projects and 8,054 rooms, up 24 percent by projects and 47 percent by rooms year-over-year, representing 12 percent of the total pipeline. Together, these three cities account for 136 projects and 26,439 rooms, representing 39 percent of the total pipeline...- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here.
2026, 2027, and 2028 New Hotel Openings Forecasts
According to LE analysts, 277 new hotels with 31,416 rooms opened in the U.S. during the first and second quarters of 2026. The LE forecast for the remainder of 2026 includes the opening of another 384 projects with 43,404 rooms, totaling 661 new hotels with 74,820 rooms by year-end for a 1.3 percent growth rate.
Looking ahead to 2027, LE analysts anticipate 738 new hotels and 78,909 rooms to open for a 1.4 percent growth rate. Announcing for the first time, LE's U.S. New Hotel Openings Forecast for 2028 estimates 832 projects and 88,321 rooms to open in the U.S., for a growth rate of 1.5 percent.
For the 2026 year-end new hotel openings forecast, Phoenix leads with 26 projects and 3,615 rooms, followed by New York with 20 projects and 3,079 rooms, Dallas with 20 projects and 2,332 rooms, Inland Empire with 12 projects and 1,024 rooms, and Austin with 11 projects and 1,573 rooms.
For 2027, Dallas is forecast to lead new hotel openings with 27 projects and 2,486 rooms, followed by Atlanta with 22 projects and 2,145 rooms, Phoenix with 16 projects and 1,989 rooms, Nashville with 16 projects and 1,853 rooms, and Indianapolis with 15 projects and 2,154 rooms.
Releasing for the first time this quarter, LE's forecast for new hotel openings in 2028 shows Atlanta leading with 25 projects and 2,345 rooms, followed by Dallas with 19 projects and 2,042 rooms, Saint Louis with 14 projects and 1,438 rooms, Austin with 14 projects and 1,344 rooms, and Memphis with 14 projects and 1,233 rooms.
In Canada, sixteen new hotels with 1,718 rooms opened during the first half of 2026, with an additional 22 new hotels and 2,653 rooms scheduled to open before year-end. LE's total new hotel openings forecast for 2026 predicts 38 new hotels and 4,371 rooms will open by year-end, representing a 1.2 percent supply growth rate. In 2027, LE analysts forecast 41 new hotels and 4,583 rooms to open, for a 1.2 percent supply growth rate. LE's newly released 2028 New Hotel Openings Forecast for Canada anticipates 46 new hotels and 5,281 rooms will open....- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
Verified Ultra-Luxury Managing Director and General Manager Opportunities – California and the West Coast
In California, the ultra-luxury market remains exceptionally active. A General Manager role at an ultra-luxury resort in Half Moon Bay has been verified, representing the pinnacle of coastal California luxury. This iconic property requires a leader with expertise in beachfront resort operations, spa revenue generation, and high-net-worth leisure clientele. ...- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A General Manager role at an Auberge-branded ultra-luxury property in Napa Valley has been verified, demanding deep expertise in F&B excellence and the management of one of the world's most prestigious wine country destinations. ...- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A General Manager role at a Fairmont-branded ultra-luxury resort in Del Mar has been verified, representing another iconic coastal California property....- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A West Hollywood luxury lifestyle property is seeking a General Manager with a published compensation range of $281,000 to $390,600 annually, plus relocation assistance. This is one of the most competitive luxury lifestyle roles in the Los Angeles market, requiring a leader who understands entertainment industry clientele and high-profile event security. ...- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A General Manager role at a luxury property in Beverly Hills has been verified, representing the ultra-luxury boutique segment of the Los Angeles market. ...- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A General Manager position at a Treehouse-branded property in Silicon Valley is open, requiring fluency in tech-sector guest expectations and lifestyle programming. ...- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A General Manager role at a luxury property in Sacramento has been verified, representing the growing luxury segment of California's capital city market. ...- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A General Manager role at a luxury property in Napa has been verified. A General Manager role at a luxury property in Burbank has been verified, representing the luxury tier of the Los Angeles market.
In the San Francisco Bay Area, a General Manager role at a luxury lifestyle property in the heart of San Francisco has been verified. This asset demands a leader who can navigate the city's recovery trajectory while delivering five-star service standards. A General Manager role at a luxury property in Denver has been verified, representing the luxury segment of the Colorado market....- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
Verified Ultra-Luxury General Manager Opportunities – Hawaii
Hawaii continues to be the crown jewel of the U.S. luxury resort market, and our scouting team has verified multiple significant openings across the islands.
A General Manager role at a Ritz-Carlton-branded ultra-luxury resort on Maui's Kapalua Bay has been verified, representing one of Hawaii's most desirable ultra-luxury beachfront assets. ...- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A General Manager role at a Rosewood-branded ultra-luxury residential property in Naples, Florida, has been verified, representing the branded residences segment of the luxury market. ...- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A General Manager role at a Westin-branded resort on Maui's Ka'anapali Beach has been verified. ...- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A General Manager role at a luxury resort in Hawaii has been verified. Oahu Island reached a record-high pipeline total with 11 projects and 2,850 rooms....- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
Verified Ultra-Luxury General Manager Opportunities – The Northeast Corridor and Florida
In New York, a General Manager role at a luxury flagship hotel has been verified, representing the pinnacle of urban luxury in the United States. This property requires a leader with deep experience in city-center luxury operations, UHNW guest psychology, and the ability to drive rate against the world's most competitive luxury hotel market. ...- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A General Manager role at a One&Only-branded ultra-luxury resort in the Hudson Valley has been verified, representing the newest generation of ultra-luxury development in the New York region. ...- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A General Manager role at a luxury property in New York City has been verified. ...- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A General Manager role at a luxury property in Washington, D.C., has been verified. ...- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A Director of Operations role at a luxury property in Washington, D.C., has been verified....- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
In Florida, a Market General Manager role covering two luxury properties in Miami has been verified, representing a portfolio assignment requiring oversight of two iconic beachfront resorts. A General Manager role at a JW Marriott-branded ultra-luxury resort on Marco Island has been verified, representing the pinnacle of Gulf Coast luxury....- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A Managing Director role at a luxury hotel and residences property in Brickell, Miami, has been verified, representing the ultra-luxury condominium-hotel segment in one of Miami's most desirable neighborhoods....- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A General Manager role at a luxury property in Key Biscayne has been verified....- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
Verified Ultra-Luxury General Manager Opportunities – Texas, the Midwest, and the South
In Texas, a General Manager role at a Rotary House Hotel property in Houston has been verified, representing the luxury tier of that market. Dallas leads the U.S. pipeline with 183 projects and 22,840 rooms....- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A General Manager role at a Loews-branded property in Kansas City has been verified. A General Manager role at a luxury property in Greenville, South Carolina, has been verified. ...- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A General Manager role at a luxury property in Minnesota has been verified. A General Manager role at a luxury property in Jackson has been verified. ...- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A General Manager role at a luxury property in Baltimore has been verified. ...- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A General Manager role at a luxury property in Alexandria has been verified....- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
Verified Ultra-Luxury General Manager Opportunities – The Pacific Northwest and Canada
In the Pacific Northwest, a Managing Director role at a luxury property in Portland, Oregon, has been verified. A General Manager role at a luxury property in Seattle has been verified.
In Canada, a General Manager role at a Westin-branded property in Ottawa has been verified. ...- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A General Manager role at a Delta-branded property in Ottawa has been verified. ...- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A General Manager role at a Fairmont-branded property in Mont-Tremblant has been verified, representing the luxury ski resort segment of the Canadian market. ...- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A General Manager role at a Fairmont-branded property in La Malbaie has been verified, representing the historic luxury resort segment of Quebec. Toronto leads the Canadian pipeline with 71 projects and 11,495 rooms, claiming 21 percent of all the projects in Canada's total construction pipeline....- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
Verified C-Suite and Regional Leadership Opportunities
Beyond individual General Manager roles, our scouting team has verified several significant C-suite and regional leadership positions at the ultra-luxury tier. A Vice President of Brand for a luxury hotel group based in New York has been verified. ...- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A Vice President of US Luxury Hotels and Mixed-Use Development for a major international hotel group has been verified. ...- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A Vice President of Hotel Development for a luxury private members community in Puerto Rico has been verified. ...- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A Vice President of Operations for a luxury resort complex in the Bahamas has been verified....- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A Senior Vice President of Operations for a hospitality group has been verified. A Vice President of Operations for a hospitality group in Houston has been verified. A Vice President of Operations for a hospitality group has been verified. ...- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A Vice President of Business Development for a luxury lifestyle hotel group in New York has been verified....- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A Vice President of Brand and Commercial Strategy for a major hotel group has been verified. ...- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A Vice President of Customer Experience and Innovation for a major international hotel group has been verified. ...- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A Vice President of Integrat ed Marketing and Creative Strategy for a major international hotel group has been verified....- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A Vice President of Resort Operations for a luxury casino hotel in Chicago has been verified....- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A Regional Vice President of Operations for a major management company has been verified....- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A Regional Vice President of Operations for another management company has been verified....- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
A Regional Director of Operations for a full-service hospitality management company based in Georgia has been verified. ...- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
Senior Director of Hotel Operations for a major cruise and hospitality group has been verified. A Chief Operating Officer for a hospitality management corporation has been verified....- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
Market Dynamics as of August 2026
Beyond the verified openings, our scouting team has gathered real-world intelligence on the North American luxury market that will shape leadership expectations in the coming months.
The record pipeline of 103 luxury projects ensures continued demand for leadership talent. Conversions hit a record high at Q2, with 1,567 projects in the pipeline, up 15 percent year-over-year. Combined conversions and renovations represent 2,097 projects, reflecting a 7 percent increase in project volume. This trend reflects the high cost of new construction and signals that investors are prioritizing asset optimization over ground-up development.
In Canada, the luxury chain scale reaches a record high of 8 projects and 3,360 rooms. The upper upscale chain scale also reaches a record high, closing the quarter with 27 projects and 6,446 rooms. Projects in early planning reached a record high of 178 projects and 25,422 rooms, up 8 percent by projects and 12 percent by rooms year-over-year, now accounting for 52 percent of the total pipeline....- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
The Qualifications Luxury Leaders Seek in the North American Market
Analysis of current recruitment mandates and the operational demands of the region reveals a consistent profile of the ideal five-star General Manager candidate in North America.
First, extensive ultra-luxury hotel experience gathered in respected five-star world-renowned deluxe properties is non-negotiable. Owners and operators seek leaders who have demonstrated success at iconic properties where service excellence, guest satisfaction, and commercial performance are paramount.
Second, pre-opening experience is increasingly valued, particularly for the 103 luxury projects in the U.S. pipeline and the 8 luxury projects in Canada. Candidates who have successfully opened new properties, managed the complex logistics of recruiting and training teams, and built a property's reputation from scratch are in high demand.
Third, strong commercial acumen and revenue management expertise are essential. With tight supply and high demand, operators are focused on premium rate positioning and yield optimization.
Fourth, a luxury mindset and service orientation remain foundational. The differentiator is the leader's ability to embody and inspire a culture of genuine hospitality.
Fifth, adaptability and resilience are increasingly valued, given the shifting dynamics of the market and the evolving competitive landscape.
Sixth, experience with branded residences is growing in importance, particularly for the roles in Florida and Hawaii....- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
Outlook for the Remainder of 2026 and Beyond
The outlook for General Manager and C-Suite job opportunities in North American ultra-luxury hospitality remains exceptionally strong for the remainder of 2026 and beyond. The verified openings in California, Hawaii, Florida, New York, Texas, and Canada represent some of the most desirable leadership positions on the continent.
The record pipeline of 103 luxury projects in the U.S. and 8 luxury projects in Canada ensures continued demand for leadership talent. Industry analysts forecast a total of 661 new hotels to open by year-end 2026 in the U.S., with an additional 738 new hotels expected in 2027 and 832 new hotels in 2028. In Canada, 38 new hotels are forecast to open by year-end 2026, with 41 new hotels in 2027 and 46 new hotels in 2028. Each of these properties will require General Managers, Hotel Managers, and Directors of Sales and Marketing.
For experienced General Managers and C-suite luxury hotel leaders, the North American market in August 2026 presents an exceptional concentration of opportunity. The properties identified above are among the most prestigious in the world. The leaders selected for these roles will shape the future of North American ultra-luxury hospitality for the coming decade.
For the complete list of verified ultra-luxury and five-star General Manager and C-Suite leads across the United States and Canada, including direct links to each posting, compensation details, ownership group information, and exclusive intelligence on the job market dynamics mentioned above, members are invited to log in. The full database is updated daily. Several of the roles mentioned above have been open for less than seventy-two hours. In this market, the window is narrow, and the competition will be exceptional....- Click here (Standard Members) - Continue reading (Premium Members Only) - Unlock Exclusive Advantages with a Premium Membership - Read more here
Here is the list with links to noteworhty General Manager - & C-Suite job opportunities:
General Manager – 5* Luxury Resort – Half Moon Bay, California, USA
General Manager – 5* Luxury Resort – Del Mar, California, USA
General Manager – 5* Luxury Resort – Rutherford, California, USA
General Manager – 5* Luxury Residences – Chicago, Illinois, USA
General Manager – 5* Luxury Hotel – West Hollywood, California, USA
General Manager – 5* Ultra-Luxury Resort – Hudson Valley, New York, USA
Market General Manager – 5 Luxury Hotels – Miami, Florida, USA
General Manager – 4* Luxury Resort – Marco Island, Florida, USA
General Manager – 4* Upscale Boutique Hotel – New York City, New York, USA
General Manager – 4* Upscale Hotel – Alexandria, Virginia, USA
General Manager – 5* Luxury Flagship Hotel – New York City, New York, USA
General Manager – 5* Luxury Hotel – Beverly Hills, California, USA
General Manager – 4* Upscale Hotel – Greenville, South Carolina, USA
General Manager – 4* Upscale Convention Hotel – San Diego, California, USA
General Manager – Task Force / Temporary Appointment – Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Area Task Force General Manager – Multi-Property Operations – Texas, USA
Area General Manager – Upscale Hotels – North Charleston, South Carolina, USA
General Manager – Boutique Lifestyle Hotel – Denver, Colorado, USA
General Manager – 4* Upscale Hotel – Jackson, Mississippi, USA
General Manager – Upscale Extended-Stay Hotel – Manchester, Connecticut, USA
General Manager – 4* Boutique Luxury Hotel – Baltimore, Maryland, USA
General Manager – Boutique Lifestyle Hotel – Burbank, California, USA
General Manager – 4* Upscale Hotel – Short Hills, New Jersey, USA
General Manager – Upscale Hotel & Suites – Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
General Manager – Luxury Lifestyle Hotel – Silicon Valley, California, USA
General Manager – 4* Upscale Boutique Hotel – San Francisco, California, USA
General Manager – 4* Upscale Convention Hotel – Sacramento, California, USA
General Manager – 4* Upscale Hotel – Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
General Manager – 4* Upscale Hotel – Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
General Manager – 4* Luxury Hotel – Kansas City, Missouri, USA
General Manager – 4* Upscale Hotel – San Diego, California, USA
General Manager – 4* Luxury Boutique Hotel – Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
General Manager – Multi-Site Tourism & Leisure Operations – Canary Islands, Spain
Managing Director – 4* Boutique Lifestyle Hotel – Portland, Oregon, USA
Managing Director – Luxury Resort & Hospitality Collection – Northern Michigan, USA
Managing Director – Luxury Hotel & Residences – Miami, Florida, USA
Managing Director – 5* Luxury Resort – Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada, USA
Managing Director – 5* Luxury Resort & Casino – Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada, USA
Managing Director – Luxury Hotel – Napa Valley, California, USA
Hotel Director – Cruise & Hospitality Operations – Multiple International Locations
General Manager – Seasonal Cruise & Hotel Operations – Multiple International Locations
Hotel Director – 5* Mountain Resort – Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada
Hotel Director – 5* Luxury Resort – La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada
Chief Operating Officer – Hospitality Management Company – USA
Regional Vice President of Operations – Hotel Management Company – USA
Regional Vice President of Operations – Hotel Management Company – USA
Regional Vice President of Operations – Hotel Management Company – USA
Regional Vice President of Operations – Hotel Management Company – USA
Senior Vice President of Operations – Hospitality Management Company – USA
Senior Director, Hotel Operations – Cruise & Hospitality Group – USA
Regional Director of Operations – Full-Service Hotels – Buford, Georgia, USA
Regional Director of Operations – Hotel Management Company – USA
Vice President of Operations – Full-Service Hotel Management Company – USA
Vice President of Operations – Hotel Management Company – Houston, Texas, USA
Vice President of Operations – Hospitality Management Company – USA
Vice President of Operations – Hotel Management Company – USA
Vice President of Operations – Hotel Management Company – USA
Vice President of Operations – Hotel Management Company – USA
Vice President of Operations – Hotel Management Company – USA
Vice President of Operations – Hotel Management Company – USA
Vice President of Resort Operations – Resort – Chicago, Illinois, USA
Vice President of Operations – Resort Management Company – Florida, USA
Vice President of Operations – Hospitality Management Company – Remote / USA
Vice President, Business Development & Owner Relations – Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Vice President of Business Development – Lifestyle Hotel Group – New York, USA
Vice President, Customer Experience & Innovation – Global Hotel Group – USA
Vice President, Integrated Marketing & Creative Strategy – Global Hotel Group – USA
Vice President, US Luxury Hotels & Mixed-Use Development – Global Hotel Group – USA
Vice President, Global Omnichannel Marketing & Innovation – Global Hotel Group – USA
Vice President, Brand & Commercial Strategy – Global Hotel Group – USA
Vice President, Procurement Services – Hotel Operations – Shanghai, China
Vice President, US Card Acquisitions – Global Hotel Group – USA
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The $500K Threshold: Redefining General Manager Compensation in American Luxury Hotel Industry
A seismic shift is underway in luxury hospitality. As the summer of 2026 unfolds, a wave of high-stakes hotel openings, executive retirements, and fresh capital has ignited a fierce battle for proven leadership—and General Managers are commanding unprecedented power and pay.
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