Kasa Appoints Industry Leader Kelly McGuire as Chief Commercial Officer to Accelerate Property Revenue Growth and Maximize Owner Returns

Proven hospitality and analytics leader brings deep expertise in revenue strategy, distribution, and AI-driven transformation to Kasa's executive team.

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kasa, the leading hotel and apartment hotel brand and manager for the modern traveler, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly McGuire as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In this role, Kelly will oversee Revenue Management, Distribution, Marketing, and Sales across Kasa's growing portfolio, reporting directly to the CEO. Her appointment reinforces Kasa's commitment to driving superior RevPAR and NOI growth for property owners through a technology-enabled, data-driven commercial strategy.

As Chief Commercial Officer, Kelly will lead Kasa's efforts in advancing AI-powered pricing, optimizing distribution channels, and building strategic corporate partnerships. She will also play a key role in driving sustainable property revenue growth, enhancing the guest journey, and maximizing performance for property partners.

Kelly is widely recognized as one of the foremost experts in hospitality commercial strategy, having authored multiple books and articles that set the industry standard. She brings more than two decades of leadership experience in revenue strategy, analytics, and commercial transformation. Most recently, she served as Managing Principal, Hospitality at ZS, where she partnered with leading hospitality brands to improve commercial efficiency, implement AI-driven automation, and deliver revenue management transformation strategies. Prior to ZS, she was Senior Vice President of Revenue Management at MGM Resorts International, overseeing pricing, distribution, and direct marketing for 40,000 rooms across Las Vegas. Previously, Kelly also served as Vice President for Advanced Analytics at Wyndham Worldwide, where she led data science and analytics teams developing custom solutions for vacation rental and exchange businesses.

"Kasa is one of the few companies in hospitality that is genuinely pushing the industry forward by pairing technology with a guest-first mindset," said Kelly McGuire. "I look forward to helping Kasa unlock outsized revenue performance for owners, scale innovation responsibly, and ensure every owner sees measurable value from their partnership with us."

"Kelly has a rare track record of delivering revenue transformation at a global scale," said Roman Pedan, Founder and CEO of Kasa. "We expect her expertise in pairing AI and analytics with hands-on hospitality experience to directly translate into higher returns for our owners and unforgettable experiences for our guests. As she quite literally wrote the book on revenue management, we're thrilled to have her lead Kasa's next chapter of commercial growth."

About Kasa

 Kasa is the leading hotel and apartment hotel brand and manager for the modern traveler. Our robust hospitality operating system combines Kasa's proprietary technology and streamlined operations to deliver exceptional guest experiences and maximize property owner profitability. Kasa was founded by executives from KKR, Apollo, Goldman Sachs, and Airbnb to reimagine hospitality through a blend of institutional professionalism and technology-driven scalability.

With over 85 properties across the US and trusted partnerships with leading institutions such as Starwood Capital, Berkshire, and Brookfield, Kasa has become the industry standard for guests, property owners, and communities alike. Discover the Kasa advantage at kasa.com.

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