Loews Hotels has announced that Paul W. Whetsell will join the company as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 17. He succeeds Jack Adler, who is retiring.
Whetsell, who holds a Bachelor of Arts from Davidson College, has more than 35 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Most recently he served as a member of the Board of Directors of Virgin Hotels, providing strategic guidance in its operations and property acquisition activities. In 1987 he founded the original CapStar Hotel Company, which became one of the industry's largest owners with over 110 hotels and $3 billion in assets.
"I am extremely excited to be joining the Loews Hotels team,” Whetsell said. "Our objective is to further develop and grow the brand.” Loews Hotels owns and/or operates 18 hotels and resorts in the U.S. and Canada.
