Edward Mendoza

Edward Mendoza is Vice President of Sales for HRI Hospitality, where he leads sales strategy across a diverse portfolio of branded and independent hotels nationwide. With over 30 years of hotel sales experience and 10 years with HRI Hospitality, Edward has successfully guided teams through major hotel renovations, hotel openings, rebranding initiatives, market repositioning efforts, and complex revenue recovery cycles. His background includes leadership roles with premier hospitality brands such as Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt, providing deep expertise across full-service, lifestyle, and branded hotel environments. Prior to joining HRI in 2016, Edward served as Area Director of Sales and Marketing for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in the metro Washington, D.C. market. Under his leadership at HRI, sales teams have strengthened market positioning, increased top-line revenues, and consistently attracted high-value customers that drive sustainable, long-term profitability.