Bashar Wali | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1971 (age 52–53) |
| Nationality | American-Syrian |
| Occupation(s) | Hotelier, philanthropist |
| Known for | President Provenance Hotels |
Bashar Wali (born January 9, 1971) is a Syrian-American hotelier known for his work in the hospitality industry. He was the former president and Principal at Provenance Hotels.[1] He is the founder and CEO of Practice Hospitality and This Assembly.[2][3][4][5]
Career
Wali held the position of President/CEO at Provenance Hotels for 15 years, during which he expanded the company from five to fifteen hotels.[6] Under his leadership, the team grew to 1,500 members, and the brand gained recognition and awards on a national level. The company's annual revenue exceeded $150 million.[7]
Wali has worked in the hospitality industry for over 30 years. He worked at Starwood Hotels and later led global acquisitions and development at Grand Heritage Hotels.[8][9]
In 2016, Wali and Portland hotelier Gordon Sondland had their names added as sponsors of a Donald J. Trump fundraiser without their approval.[10][11]Wali denied any links with the fundraiser and confirmed that he in fact was neither hosting nor attending any fundraisers for the Trump campaign in Seattle or Portland.[12][13]