Josh Dlabal promoted to Director of Global Sales, Meetings and Events for Hard Rock

Since May 2023, Dlabal has served as the Director of Sales at Hard Rock Hotel New York, where he helped to significantly grow revenue according to the company.

Hard Rock International has promoted Josh Dlabal to Director of Global Sales, Meetings and Events, where he will report directly to Danielle Babilino, the company’s SVP of Global Sales and Marketing. 

Responsibilities for Dlabal in his new role include leading the meetings and events team that builds relationships with clientele as well as overseeing the development and execution of strategic meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE). 

“We are thrilled to have Josh take on this new role. His extensive experience in the meetings and events industry as well as proven track record of driving revenue and client satisfaction make him the perfect fit to bring new B2B customers to Hard Rock Hotels and Hotels & Casinos around the world,” Babilino said. 

Since May 2023, Dlabal has served as the Director of Sales at Hard Rock Hotel New York, where he helped to “significantly” grow revenue according to the company. Prior to joining Hard Rock, he helped to rebrand Hotel Saint Clair in Chicago and led revenue initiatives at The Hotel Wilshire and The Goodland in Southern California. 

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“Creating flawless, unforgettable experiences for our clients is the driving force behind my work, so the opportunity to transition from a standout local property to global meetings and event sales at Hard Rock International is both a privilege and an exciting new chapter,” Dlabal said. 

“I look forward to working with our talented team and driving revenue growth at our iconic properties.”

In related Hard Rock personnel news, the company also recently named Mikhail Gaushkin as SVP of Marketing at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa.

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