Hospitality tech veteran to drive strategic growth and support demand for the industry-leading AI-powered revenue management system
Silicon Valley, CA (Feb 9, 2023) – Silicon Valley-based LodgIQ™, the AI-powered revenue management technology provider, announced that it has appointed hotel industry veteran Chris Connar to the key role of Vice President of Business Development. In this newly created position at LodgIQ, Chris is responsible for driving strategic new business to support the company’s strategy.
Chris Connar is an accomplished and respected technology professional with extensive experience in the hospitality industry, delivering innovative solutions that solve customer challenges. In previous roles, he has successfully identified new business opportunities and increased revenue, delivering outstanding sales performance in highly competitive markets. Before joining LodgIQ, Chris served as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for The Maxxton Group, a provider of integrated solutions for the hospitality industry. He has also held key leadership roles at Pegasus Solutions, TravelCLICK, and Travelweb. Early in his hospitality career, he was the Area Director of Sales, managing three of the largest revenue-producing Hilton Hotels in the United States.
Chris Connar said of his position with LodgIQ, “I am thrilled to be joining such a rapidly growing company with world-class talent and a service-centric culture beyond compare. No other RMS can offer revenue managers ease of use, seamless onboarding, hospitality-savvy support, access to leadership, or data at our price point. There may be other RMS solutions with market demand indicators, but no other system delivers AI-driven ADR and occupancy market forecasts at a segmented level. The company’s strong vision and collaborative relationships with its partners and customers is a winning formula for long-term success. I am committed to working with our amazing team to achieve new heights.”
“We have a tremendous opportunity to build on the unprecedented demand for our AI revenue management platform, and we’re excited to have Chris join our team,” said David Millili, the company’s CEO. “We have been patiently searching for the right individual with a deep knowledge of the market and industry, and Chris is that person. We have big plans for the future, and I’m thrilled to have such a talented, customer-first leader join us in bringing cutting-edge products and services to market.”
For more information, visit www.LodgIQ.com.
