Outrigger Hospitality Group has announced the appointment of Stephen Nickerson as vice president of operations for The Americas.
Nickerson brings extensive hospitality leadership experience spanning full-service, select-service and extended-stay hotels, including senior operations roles at Sonesta Hotel Corporation and InterContinental Hotels Group, as well as earlier leadership positions with Candlewood Suites.
Most recently, he served as SVP of operations at Midas Hospitality, where he oversaw a U.S. portfolio of multi-branded properties and partnered closely with ownership groups on operational strategy, performance and capital projects.
“Steve brings a depth of operational expertise and a strong track record of leading high-performing hotel teams across diverse markets,” said Mike Shaff, EVP, operations – The Americas. “His experience working closely with owners and operators, combined with his focus on service excellence and operational discipline, will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen performance and elevate the guest experience across our portfolio.”