Paul Li joins Pinnacle Hotels and Resorts, supporting brand expansion
Pinnacle Hotels and Resorts has welcomed Paul Li as regional director of sales and marketing with its Hotels division, part of Pinnacle International Hospitality.
Li’s previous role was director of sales and marketing for the Rosewood Hotel Georgia. Before that, he held roles with Trump International Hotel & Tower Vancouver, The Sutton Place Hotels, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the Pan Pacific Vancouver, and the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong.
The company currently operates three flagship properties in British Columbia: Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront in Vancouver, Pinnacle Hotel Whistler Village, and Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier in North Vancouver.
Beginning in 2026, the portfolio will expand with four new openings, including three under the Le Méridien by Marriott brand and one Element by Westin. The upcoming properties are: Le Méridien San Diego Pinnacle Hotel (mid 2026), Le Méridien Toronto Pinnacle Hotel (mid 2026), Le Méridien Richmond Pinnacle Hotel (late 2026), and Element Richmond (late 2026).
“I’m thrilled to share that I have joined Pinnacle Hotels and Resorts, part of Pinnacle International Hospitality, within their Hotels Division,” says Li. “I’m excited to be part of the next chapter of growth.”
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