Jennifer Parks

About Jennifer Parks

In March 2026, Jenn Parks joined WorldHotels as the Vice President of Development for the North America region. In this role, she will be focused on growing the NORAM footprint of the storied collection of independent and luxury hotels.Previously, Jenn was the Vice President of Member Development and Communications at Curator Hotel & Resort Collection, a premier network of independent lifestyle hotels and resorts. In this role, she spearheaded the organization\'s development and public relations efforts, focusing on expanding its portfolio of unique, owner-operated properties. Curator was founded by Pebblebrook Hotel Trust and a consortium of leading hotel operators to provide lifestyle hotels with the benefits of scale while preserving their individuality.Before joining Curator in January 2021, Jenn had a distinguished 15-year tenure at National Geographic. She served as the Director of National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World, a prestigious collection of 64 eco-luxury lodges and hotels committed to sustainable tourism. Throughout her career at National Geographic, she held various leadership roles in business development, marketing, and distribution, contributing to the organization\'s global reach and impact.Jenn holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with a focus on International Peace and Conflict Resolution from American University. Her extensive experience and academic background underscore her commitment to fostering meaningful connections and promoting sustainable practices within the hospitality industry.

Experience

1. Vice President of Development-north America

   Worldhotels

   Mar 2026 — Present · Alexandria, VA, US

Education

• American University

  BA, International Studies

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Marketing Strategy
• Consumer Products
• Media & Entertainment
• Email Marketing
• E-Commerce
• Partnership Management