Cristina Demiany

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ABOUT CRISTINA DEMIANY

With over 15 years’ experience at the intersection of hospitality, executive leadership, and the arts, I bring a unique blend of business strategy and creative vision to every initiative I lead. My career has been defined by transforming ideas into thriving organizations, building teams that excel, and creating experiences that elevate both people and performance. Currently based in Palm Springs and serving as Group Sales Manager at Thompson Palm Springs (Hyatt), I’m passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences and customized event solutions in the luxury lifestyle segment.As Co-Founder and Executive Director of the National Children’s Chorus, I scaled a non-profit start-up into one of the largest and most respected youth arts organizations in the world—expanding to serve over families, leading a team of 100+ professionals, and securing a landmark $1M endowment. That decade of experience refined my skills in leadership, client relations, and large-scale event production—skills I now apply daily in the hospitality environment.Throughout my career, I’ve developed a reputation for strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, and relationship-based selling. My approach blends analytical precision with an intuitive understanding of design, experience, and human connection—qualities honed through my parallel background as an artist and entrepreneur.An artist at heart and strategist by training, I hold a Master’s in Art Business from Sotheby’s Institute of Art (Honors and Distinction) and a BA in Art History from UCLA (Summa Cum Laude). I believe that hospitality, like art, is about creating meaningful moments that endure long after the experience ends.Core Strengths:Luxury Hospitality Sales · Strategic Partnerships · Group Account Management · Client Relations · Event Strategy & Production · Business Development · Creative Entrepreneurship · Public Speaking