INDIAN WELLS, CALIF. (June 30, 2022) – Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa, an iconic resort in the heart of Greater Palm Springs, announces the promotion of Sean Kim to director of commercial services. Mr. Kim brings nearly two decades of hospitality experience, including the past four years at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells where he has served as director of revenue management. In this new role, which is a first for the desert resort and limited to just five properties within the entire Hyatt portfolio, Mr. Kim will oversee revenue, events, and sales and marketing operations for the AAA Four Diamond resort.
“Director of commercial services is an exclusive role within Hyatt with just a handful of other properties to offer this position,” said Hyatt Regency Indian Wells General Manager Dan Johnson. “With such a strong track record of success at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells and throughout his entire esteemed career, Sean is a perfect fit for this new position. Since joining our team in 2018, he continues to make massive contributions to revenue management and our sales, marketing, and events efforts, and the entire team is thrilled to see him at the helm of this department where we are confident he will continue to thrive.”
Mr. Kim graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Management, launching his career with Hilton in 2005 and soon after joining Hyatt in 2007. Throughout his hospitality career, he has gained a breadth of experience in numerous hotel departments, including front office and reservations at Hyatt Regency Long Beach, where he earned the accolades of Manager of the Quarter and Manager of the Year in back-to-back years. In his most recent role as director of revenue at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells, Mr. Kim was a Hyatt Leadership Award nominee for revenue management in both 2016 and 2017. Prior to joining the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells team, he oversaw revenue management at Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport and acted as assistant director of revenue management at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa.
“I’ve been part of the Hyatt family since the early stages of my career, and I am honored to transition to another leadership position within the company,” said Sean Kim. “Collaborating with the marketing, sales and events teams while I served as director of revenue management at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells was such a fantastic experience, and I look forward to building upon the success we’ve had in my newly expanded role.”
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa, boasting towering palms and panoramic golf and mountain views, recently underwent a multi-million-dollar transformation. The hotel offers 530 rooms including 43 two- and three-bedroom villas complete with a fireplace, furnished patios with grills and/or private hot tubs, and direct access to the adults’ pool. As part of the resort’s renovation, it debuted HyTides waterpark, the largest in Greater Palm Springs, with dual waterslides, a lazy river and splash pads. The resort is home to a spacious spa & fitness center and recreation activities including championship tennis and golf, alongside an upgraded ballroom, outdoor event lawns, and more.
For more information or to book a stay, please visit the hotel’s website.
