Kristy Rooney

Kristy Rooney is a hospitality industry professional with extensive experience in sales and operations at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and IHG Hotels & Resorts. Her career has progressed through various roles in the hospitality sector:

Career Progression

Current Position:: Head of Commercial Operations - Luxury + Lifestyle Brands, IHG Americas3

Previous Positions::

• Senior Director of Sales Operations at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants2
• Director of Sales Operations at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants2

Education

Kristy Rooney holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.2

Expertise

Kristy has demonstrated expertise in:

• Sales operations
• Luxury and lifestyle hotel brands
• Commercial operations
• Inclusive event planning and programming

She has been involved in initiatives to make events more inclusive for LGBTQ+ attendees, emphasizing the importance of diverse representation in content planning and speaker selection.1

Professional Insights

Rooney has shared valuable insights on creating inclusive environments in the hospitality industry. She has emphasized the importance of diverse perspectives in content production and ensuring that speakers understand their audience and use inclusive messaging.1