Hilton Management Services

Since 2008, Daniel Hughes has acted as Senior Vice President – Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America for Hilton Worldwide, forming part of the company’s senior operating team for Hilton Worldwide’s full-service hotels: Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton, Doubletree, and Embassy Suites Hotels.  Hughes runs a portfolio of all Hilton Worldwide managed properties from Mexico and the Caribbean down to Argentina.  He also contributes to the expansion of the company’s presence in key markets and oversees its current development pipeline.

Prior to this role, the 20-year Hilton Worldwide veteran served as Area Vice President – Caribbean, Central America, and Cancun, holding operational responsibility for 14 Hilton Worldwide hotels throughout the region.  During his time as Area Vice President, Hughes served as the architect of the region’s ambitious expansion plans.  He played a key role in its impressive growth, contributing to an array of success stories from new hotel openings to major makeover campaigns.  In 2008 alone, Hughes introduced three hotels in Costa Rica.

Hughes has also held several management positions across the globe, serving in roles such as vice president of sales and marketing, regional general manager, general manager, director of food and beverage, and director of sales.