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Bashar Wali | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1971 (age 52–53) |
| Nationality | American-Syrian |
| Occupation(s) | Hotelier, philanthropist |
| Known for | President Provenance Hotels |
Bashar Wali (born January 9, 1971) is a Syrian-American hotelier known for his work in the hospitality industry. He was the former president and Principal at Provenance Hotels.[1] He is the founder and CEO of Practice Hospitality and This Assembly.[2][3][4][5]
Career
[edit]Wali held the position of President/CEO at Provenance Hotels for 15 years, during which he expanded the company from five to fifteen hotels.[6] Under his leadership, the team grew to 1,500 members, and the brand gained recognition and awards on a national level. The company's annual revenue exceeded $150 million.[7]
Wali has worked in the hospitality industry for over 30 years. He worked at Starwood Hotels and later led global acquisitions and development at Grand Heritage Hotels.[8][9]
In 2016, Wali and Portland hotelier Gordon Sondland had their names added as sponsors of a Donald J. Trump fundraiser without their approval.[10][11] Wali denied any links with the fundraiser and confirmed that he in fact was neither hosting nor attending any fundraisers for the Trump campaign in Seattle or Portland.[12][13]
References
[edit]- ^ Mesh, Aaron (14 October 2019). "Provenance Hotels Files Ethics Complaint Against Rep. Earl Blumenauer Over His Call for Boycott". Willamette Week.
- ^ Hess, Danielle. "Former Provenance President Says Indie Hotels Have Lost Their Edge". CoStar Group.
- ^ "Bashar Wali Promoted to President of Provenance Hotels and its Portfolio of 14 Properties / June 2010". Hotel-Online.
- ^ "Bashar Wali Launches This Assembly". Hotel Business.
- ^ Lowry, Tom (19 April 2020). "Make Some Serious Noise: A Wake-Up Call to Action for Travel". Skift.
- ^ Manning, Jeff (15 April 2020). "Provenance Hotels president leaving because of coronavirus pandemic: 'This time calls for bigger thinking'". The Oregonian.
- ^ "Hospitality Design: What I've Learned: Bashar Wali, president, Provenance Hotels on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts.
- ^ "Bashar Wali has been appointed President at Provenance Hotels in Portland". Hospitality Net.
- ^ "Provenance Hotels adds Seattle holding". Oregon Business. 14 April 2015.
- ^ Palma, Bethania (8 August 2016). "Portland Hoteliers Listed as Trump Fundraiser Hosts Without Their Permission". Snopes.
- ^ "Three Portland businessmen disavow ties to Trump event". The Columbian. 11 May 2023.
- ^ Mesh, Aaron (7 August 2016). "Two Portland Hotel Executives Disavow Donald Trump After Being Listed Among His Event Sponsors". Willamette Week.
- ^ "Company Connected to a Trump-Appointed Ambassador Fined for Illegal Donations". The Messenger. 1 July 2023. Archived from the original on 11 August 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.