NEW YORK—Loews Hotels has appointed Alinio Azevedo as VP of acquisitions and development.
A seasoned veteran with 20 years of industry experience, Azevedo oversees expansion of Loews Hotels & Resorts, Loews Regency and the OE Collection brands via acquisition of existing assets and development of new projects in the U.S. and select international markets.
Azevedo joined Loews Hotels from Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, where as VP of development, he was responsible for leading brand expansion in Latin America, the Caribbean and North America. Along the way, he opened and staffed the company’s Miami development office, creating a pipeline for 12 projects and bringing the brand into key emerging markets in the region, according to the company.
Previously, he served as global transaction real estate manager with Ernst & Young; as development manager of Driftwood Hospitality Management; and as hotel director of Novotel Ladeira do Sol Natal, a hotel owned by his family in Natal, Brazil.
“Alinio brings impressive experience and a proven track record in all aspects of hotel development to his new role,” said Kirk Kinsell, president & CEO of Loews Hotels. “As we continue to seek out new opportunities, Alinio will be a key player in leading further development throughout our brands.”