Matt Karow has been appointed General Manager at Hotel Heron in Alexandria

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n is pleased to announce the appointment of its new General Manager, Matt Karow, to lead the property team at the hotel.

As General Manager, he'll be responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of Hotel Heron, including guest services, team leadership, strategic planning, and brand development. His appointment marks an exciting new chapter for the hotel as it continues to position itself as a premier destination in Alexandria's vibrant hospitality scene.

With over 20 years of industry experience, Karow brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to his new role and the Hotel Heron team. Karow's career began with Hyatt Regency and included management roles in Milwaukee, Rochester NY, and St. Louis. He then joined Highgate in 2013, where he held executive positions at Hyatt Arlington and Hyatt Regency Bethesda, as well as special assignments at Boston Park Plaza and Inn of Chicago. In 2019, Karow returned to the Washington D.C. area as Opening General Manager of Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria. Prior to returning to Alexandria, he most recently held General Manager positions in Florida at The Daytona Hotel, Autograph Collection and the Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection in Sarasota.