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Abe Liao – Image Credit EOS Hospitality
EOS Hospitality has appointed Abe Liao as Vice President of Operations. In this role, Liao will oversee a select group of EOS Hospitality assets, including Kingston Resorts, Brittain Resorts & Hotels, and Washington, DC-area properties, the Hamilton Hotel and Embassy Suites Georgetown, providing operational leadership focused on performance, execution, and long-term value creation. EOS Hospitality currently operates more than 60 hotels and resorts, totaling more than 10,145 keys across the United States.
Boasting more than 20 years in the hospitality industry, Abe Liao joins EOS Hospitality following his role as Managing Director of The Watergate Hotel, where he led the iconic 336-room luxury hotel through an intensive rebuild and repositioning, working directly with ownership to elevate both operational performance and the guest experience. Prior to this, Liao served as Vice President of Operations at Aimbridge Hospitality, where he oversaw a national portfolio of full-service luxury and lifestyle hotels, driving results across all key performance indicators while building strong, scalable leadership teams.
“Abe’s hands-on leadership style and people-first approach make him uniquely positioned to support our growing portfolio,” said Simon Mais, Chief Executive Officer of EOS Hospitality. “His ability to align ownership objectives with operational excellence and brand integrity will be instrumental as we continue to drive strong performance and long-term value across our portfolio.”
Throughout his career, Liao has demonstrated a consistent ability to lead complex hotel operations while delivering measurable performance gains across diverse asset types. He has opened four hotels as General Manager, establishing culture, operational discipline, and financial performance from day one. In both on-property and above-property roles, Liao has driven improvements in guest satisfaction, employee engagement, and overall asset performance, partnering closely with ownership groups, asset managers, and property leadership teams to achieve strong returns across luxury, lifestyle, resort, and urban hotels.
Outside of his professional role, Liao is deeply rooted in the Washington, DC area, where he lives in Arlington, Virginia with his family. He enjoys spending time outdoors, cheering on his children’s weekend activities, and spending time in and around the kitchen and dining room table. An avid cook and cyclist, he values staying active, discovering great restaurants, and nurturing relationships with family and friends.
