WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Chris Inman has been appointed general manager of the 400-room Hilton West Palm Beach, located in the heart of West Palm Beach, Fla.
The hotel is connected to Palm Beach Convention Center via a covered walkway. Inman joins the team after four years at the 360-room Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort and Juniper Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton. In his new capacity, he will oversee operations for the award-winning hotel adjacent to The Square shopping and dining district and the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.
With 15 years of hospitality experience, Inman has served in management positions in food and beverage as well as hotel operations. He joins the team with knowledge in capital investment projects including the $20 million Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort upgrades and the renovations at Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon.
“Chris brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of the industry and particularly understands the south Florida market, having family ties in the area,” says John Parkinson, area vice president, Hilton. “We look forward to his engaging with the local community and continuing the hotel’s commitment to the success of West Palm Beach.”
Hilton West Palm Beach has been at the forefront of downtown West Palm Beach’s growth and development since its opening in 2016. It features an oversized pool deck lined with cushioned cabanas, a curated art program, and Galley, a woodfire open kitchen offering authentic grill house favorites with an international influence.
“West Palm Beach has grown into a global tourist destination since the Hilton West Palm Beach opened seven years ago, and we are confident that Chris’ experience will help the hotel continue to thrive as the top choice for culinary experiences, leisure guests, events, and meetings,” says Gopal Rajegowda, partner at Related Southeast, the owner company of Hilton West Palm Beach. “We are excited to see the next evolution of the hotel under his passionate leadership.”
Inman holds a Master of Arts degree in communications and a Bachelor of Science degree in business from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
