Patrick Dougherty has been promoted to Area GM at The National and The Barfield Hotel, Autograph Collection

Dougherty brings nearly three decades of experience in the hospitality realm to his new role at The National and The Barfield. He has honed his skills at properties across the country before joining the Coury Hospitality team as the opening General Manager at The Barfield Hotel, Autograph Collection in Amarillo, Texas. During his tenure in West Texas, he was awarded Hotel Opening of the Year by Marriott as well as Best Hotel in the Best of Amarillo Awards. He also was awarded General Manager of the Year within Coury Hospitality for 2023. Dougherty now oversees daily operations at The National, as well as regional operational oversight of The Barfield, working to ensure they both uphold the exceptional standards of excellence synonymous with the Autograph Collection brand.

Patrick Dougherty
General Management USA & Canada United States Oklahoma Oklahoma City

Autograph Collection Hotels advocates for the original, championing the individuality of each of its 200+ independent hotels located in the most desirable destinations across more than 30 countries and territories. Each hotel is a product of passion and a personal realization of its individual founder’s vision, making each hotel singular and special: Exactly Like Nothing Else.

Coury Hospitality, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a pioneering full-service lifestyle hotel management company. Renowned for its innovative approach to hotel, restaurant, and venue operations, Coury curates signature spaces and experiences across culinary and entertainment. Specializing in lifestyle hotels, bars, and unique restaurants, Coury transforms markets into destinations.