Dina Belon

About Dina Belon

Dina is a multifaceted hospitality industry leader committed to crafting meaningful and thoughtful guest experiences. As President of Staypineapple Hotels, a distinguished boutique hotel brand, she oversees the day-to-day operations and provides strategic guidance to shape the brand\'s trajectory.Dina\'s influence extends beyond the boardroom, as she is widely acknowledged as a leader and mentor in her field. Her remarkable achievements include being honored with the prestigious Top 50 Women Leaders in Hospitality award in 2024 and 2025, as well as being featured in The Boutique Hotelier\'s 2025 Women in Hotels and Power List of Industry Titans 2024, a testament to her exemplary contributions and leadership in the sector.Beyond her role, Dina actively contributes to the industry\'s knowledge base. Her insights and expertise have found expression in multiple publications and podcasts focusing on leadership, technology, and the unique nature of boutique hotels. Through her thought leadership, she continues to shape conversations and drive positive change within the industry.At the core of Dina\'s personal mission is to steer the industry towards recognizing and valuing the business impact of the triple bottom line (people, planet, and prosperity), fostering a more sustainable and holistic approach to hospitality.Specialties: leadership, systems thinking, innovation, sustainability, green buildings, acquisitions, development, negotiation, Real Estate, change management, re-positioning, team leader and mentor, hospitality, retail, restaurants.

Experience

1. President

   Staypineapple Hotels Inc

   Nov 2023 — Present · Bellevue, WA, US

Education

• Florida State University

  BS

  1992 — 1994

Skills

• Project Management
• Construction
• Energy Efficiency
• Procurement
• Sustainability
• Mixed-Use
• Additions
• Real Estate Development
• Architectures
• Budgeting
• Strategic Planning
• Cost Management
• Interiors
• Leed Ap
• Architecture
• Contract Negotiation
• Space Planning
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (Leed)
• Space-Planning
• Business Planning
• Budgets
• Hotels
• Sustainability Consulting
• Brand Equity
• Brand Standards
• Leadership
• Hotel Management
• Feasibility Studies
• Energy Conservation
• Sustainable Design
• Hospitality
• Finish
• Leed
• Refurbishing
• Resorts
• Construction Management
• Green Building
• Interior Design
• Hospitality Industry
• Facilities Management