DALLAS, TX (JULY 30, 2025) -- Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) announces the appointment of Rania Hammad as Director of Global Sales, Midwest Region, bringing more than 15 years of award-winning experience in hospitality sales.
Hammad will support the company’s global portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts by providing strategic sales leadership for key Clients across the Midwest. Her arrival strengthens ALHI’s commitment to high-touch service, community partnership and the continued elevation of the luxury meeting and event space.
Based in Minnesota, Hammad joins ALHI following a distinguished tenure with Loews Hotels & Co., where she held multiple leadership roles across key properties, including Loews Coronado Bay, Loews Hollywood and Loews Minneapolis. Throughout her career, Hammad has earned national recognition for consistently exceeding sales goals and delivering standout service to corporate, association and incentive clients. Her reputation for creating client-centered, brand-driven strategies has made her a trusted partner to planners nationwide.
“We are so excited to welcome Rania to the ALHI GSO family,” said ALHI President and CEO Michael Dominguez. “Her experience in luxury hotels over the past few decades brings an incredible amount of market intelligence in addition to her reputation as a top sales professional. She is a perfect fit as we grow our Midwest market efforts.”
A respected expert in creative contract negotiations, Hammad is known for finding win-win solutions that maximize value while protecting long-term relationships. She brings a strategic and empathetic lens—skills she’s eager to share with the next generation of hospitality leaders.
“I’m thrilled to join a team that shares my love for this incredible industry,” said Hammad. “Hospitality is not just a career for me: it’s a community, a lifestyle and a place where we transform vision into unforgettable experiences.”
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Hammad has been a committed advocate for industry education and peer development. She served on the board of directors for the MPI Minnesota Chapter, holding positions as director of education and vice president of education, where she played a key role in elevating member programming and mentoring emerging leaders.
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About Associated Luxury Hotels International: Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) serves as a global sales organization (GSO) for its exclusive membership of the world's most distinguished independently operated or owned hotels and resorts, cruise ships and DMCs within the meeting, incentive, convention and exhibition (MICE) marketplace. With a dedicated GSO team of nearly 80 professionals in 26 offices across North America and Europe, ALHI delivers personalized service and connectivity to a select membership of more than 250 luxury properties worldwide. For more information, visit alhi.com.