Hard Rock International announced the appointment of Daniel Earle as Director of Global Travel Industry Sales for Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos.
In his new role, Earle will draw on more than two decades of experience across 11 different countries in the hospitality industry to drive development and execution of strategic sales and marketing initiatives within the OTA, Wholesale and Consortia segments. Earle will report directly to Danielle Babilino, Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing.
In his most recent role as Regional Director of Sales and Revenue Management for Performance Hospitality Management, Earle oversaw the commercial teams to include Sales, Catering and Revenue Management for six owned and managed hotels. Daniel began his career in the UK where he enjoyed a long tenure with Hilton eventually transitioning to the United States where he led Revenue Management for the Waldorf Astoria & Towers in New York City. Eventually relocating to Florida, Daniel held positions with the Loew’s Miami Beach Hotel as well as The Diplomat.
“Daniel’s unique background of sales and revenue management experience will be a great asset to not only Hard Rock as a brand but for our entire global portfolio,” said Danielle Babilino, Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing.
“As we continue to grow our global footprint, I’m excited to see where his leadership and knowledge will take the hotel division.”
“I’m humbled to have the opportunity to join one of the world’s most iconic brands,” said Daniel Earle, Director of Global Travel Industry Sales.
“I look forward to working with the property and brand teams as we continue to expand Hard Rock’s reach across the globe.”
Earle holds a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in business, management, marketing, and related support services as well as Certification in Revenue Management (CRME) from the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI). Additionally, Earle is bilingual in English and Spanish, while also having language proficiency in Portuguese, French and German.
