Chris Inman has been appointed General Manager of the 400-room Hilton West Palm Beach located in the heart of West Palm Beach, Florida.
Inman joins the team after four years at the 360-room Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort and Juniper Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton. In his new capacity, he will oversee operations for the award-winning hotel adjacent to The Square shopping and dining and the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.
With 15 years of hospitality experience, Inman has served in management positions in food and beverage as well as hotel operations. He joins the team with vast knowledge in capital investment projects including the $20 million Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort project and the renovations at Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon.
"Chris brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of the industry and particularly understands the South Florida market, having family ties in the area," said John Parkinson, Area Vice President, Hilton. "We look forward to his engaging with the local community and continuing the hotels commitment to the success of West Palm Beach."
"West Palm Beach has grown into a global tourist destination since the Hilton West Palm Beach opened seven years ago, and we are confident that Chris' experience will help the hotel continue to thrive as the top choice for culinary experiences, leisure guests, events and meetings," said Gopal Rajegowda, partner at Related Southeast. "We are excited to see the next evolution of the hotel under his passionate leadership."
Inman holds a Master of Art degree in communications and bachelor of science degree in business from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.