Kaaren Hamilton

Kaaren Hamilton

CMP, CMM

CO, US
MPI International Board of Directors; VP, Global Sales, Red Lion Hotels Corporation

Kaaren Hamilton, CMP, CMM, is Vice President of Global Sales for RLH Corporation (Red Lion Hotels), in this role, Hamilton leads the entire sales organization for all segments of the business. She works closely with revenue management, marketing and operations, ensuring RLHC reach its ambitious growth goals.


Before RLH Kaaren led Sales for the Parks & Resorts division of Delaware North, where she was Sr. Director, Sales & Marketing. Previous she was the Vice President, Global Sales for Carlson Rezidor Hotels from 2007 through 2018. In this position, Ms. Hamilton led the North American based global sales organization.


A career hotelier, Kaaren had a long hotel property career prior to moving to the corporate organization. An active member of MPI, she is completing a 3 year term on the International Board of Directors.  As well, after serving on the HSMAI Sales Advisory Board, she is the 2020 Chair.

A frequent participant in industry forums, panels and committees. Ms. Hamilton began her career with Trusthouse Forte hotels in London, England completing a 2-year training course in some of the city's most luxurious hotels. Kaaren is a graduate of Management Studies from the University of Surrey in Guildford, England,

Kaaren Hamilton, CMP, CMM, is Vice President of Global Sales for RLH Corporation (Red Lion Hotels), in this role, Hamilton leads the entire sales organization for all segments of the business. She works closely with revenue management, marketing and operations, ensuring RLHC reach its ambitious growth goals.


Before RLH Kaaren led Sales for the Parks & Resorts division of Delaware North, where she was Sr. Director, Sales & Marketing. Previous she was the Vice President, Global Sales for Carlson Rezidor Hotels from 2007 through 2018. In this position, Ms. Hamilton led the North American based global sales organization.


A career hotelier, Kaaren had a long hotel property career prior to moving to the corporate organization. An active member of MPI, she is completing a 3 year term on the International Board of Directors.  As well, after serving on the HSMAI Sales Advisory Board, she is the 2020 Chair.

A frequent participant in industry forums, panels and committees. Ms. Hamilton began her career with Trusthouse Forte hotels in London, England completing a 2-year training course in some of the city's most luxurious hotels. Kaaren is a graduate of Management Studies from the University of Surrey in Guildford, England,