Operator, USA | In California, Geovanny Tello appointed Area Director of Operations for Tharaldson Hospitality

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Geovanny Tello joined Tharaldson Hospitality Management in 2020 as Assistant General Manager. His career within the Group has taken him through several senior positions, including Opening General Manager of the Homewood Suites Cypress, the world’s first hotel to debut the Homewood Suites 10.0 prototype.

He then held the role of Area General Manager, overseeing the operational and financial performance of four Group properties, the Homewood Suites Cypress, the Hampton Inn Imperial Beach, the Hampton Inn Porter Ranch and the TownePlace Suites Monrovia, totalling 430 rooms.

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In his new role, Geovanny Tello will notably be responsible for the upcoming Home2 Suites/Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Morongo, due to open later this year. His career has been recognised multiple times, with the titles of Brand General Manager of the Year and THM General Manager of the Year.

Holder of a certificate in Hotel/Motel Administration/Management from Cypress College and an Associate of Arts in Business Administration and Management from Westwood College-Anaheim, Geovanny Tello embodies the internal promotion culture championed by Tharaldson Hospitality Management in developing its teams.


At a Glance

Geovanny Tello Promoted to Area Director of Operations at Tharaldson Hospitality Management

Executive: Geovanny Tello

New role: Area Director of Operations, Southern California

Company: Tharaldson Hospitality Management

Portfolio: 7 hotels, Hilton, Marriott and IHG brands, 820+ rooms

Tenure: joined 2020 as Assistant General Manager

Prior role: Area General Manager (4 hotels, 430 rooms)

Notable: led the opening of the world’s first Homewood Suites 10.0 prototype

Upcoming project: Morongo Home2 Suites/Holiday Inn Express & Suites opening

Awards: Brand General Manager of the Year, THM General Manager of the Year

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