Lou Cirelli

Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd., a hotel ownership and management group with an upscale portfolio of 15 distinct and visually captivating properties spanning the U.S., today announced the appointment of Lou Cirelli as Director of Sales for Kona Kai Resort & Spa, the hotel group"s legendary property located on the tip of Shelter Island in San Diego. An award-winning Noble House veteran with a successful track record for increasing sales, Cirelli will leverage his extensive Southern California expertise to drive sales and boost visibility for the historic San Diego resort. 

Before joining Kona Kai Resort & Spa, Cirelli was National Sales Manager at the Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa, a Noble House property on Mission Bay, where he was awarded 2017 Site Experience Sales Manager of the Year from the San Diego Tourism Authority. He developed comprehensive marketing strategies to drive sales, including the innovative "Site Experience" program that differentiated the resort from other San Diego properties; and partnerships with major third parties in the area to boost sales. During his tenure, he consistently exceeded sales goals and generated more than $10 million in revenue.

Prior to the Hilton San Diego, Cirelli served as Senior Sales Manager at Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City, where he topped all sales goals, including double-digit increases in group bookings and group room revenue. Before Hilton, Cirelli launched his career at the Hyatt Regency Orange County where he consistently surpassed quarterly and yearly sales targets.

In his free time, Lou enjoys traveling to new places, exploring San Diego and spending time with family and friends.