Brendan McCoy is Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of Newport Hospitality Group, where he oversees operations across the company’s growing portfolio of hotels nationwide.

A hospitality leader who built his career from the ground up, Brendan joined Newport in 2011 as a Banquet Houseman and advanced through housekeeping, food and beverage, property operations, and regional leadership before being named COO. His hands-on operational experience continues to shape his practical leadership style and strong focus on accountability, culture, and execution.

Throughout his career, Brendan has led multiple award-winning hotels and teams, including Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison, which consistently ranked among the top-performing hotels in the brand for guest experience and service during his tenure. He was also recognized by Hotel Management Magazine as one of the industry’s Top 30 Under 30 and has received multiple leadership and operational excellence awards throughout his career.

Brendan earned his degree in Hospitality Administration from the University of South Carolina and remains passionate about developing hotel leaders from within and building strong operational cultures that deliver results for owners, guests, and associates alike.