National Director of Sales

MarQuies
Willis

Hospitality & Commercial Leadership

18+ Years Driving Revenue Growth & Market Expansion

MarQuies Willis
MarQuies Willis

About

Where Strategy Meets Story

MarQuies Willis is a seasoned hospitality sales executive with over 18 years of experience spanning hotel operations, sales leadership, and commercial strategy. His career foundation in operations gives him a unique end-to-end perspective that drives exceptional results.

A Washington DC native with deep roots in history and storytelling, MarQuies brings a collaborative leadership style and natural media presence to every role. He has served as primary spokesperson for major property launches and has been featured on CBS, ABC, and KUSI News.

Based in San Diego, MarQuies is known for building high-performing teams and driving revenue growth across luxury, lifestyle, and boutique hotel segments. When not closing deals, you'll find him enjoying Motown classics, Italian and El Salvadoran cuisine, or spending time with his dog, Boogie.

Career Achievements

A history of delivering measurable results across hospitality, fintech, and commercial leadership roles.

206%

Revenue Growth

TiPJAR FinTech

$31M

Hotel Restoration Launch

Lafayette Hotel & Club

$1.2M+

Pre-Opening Group Revenue

Carte Hotel, Curio Collection

Commercial

Strategist

Luxury & Lifestyle Hotels · Sonder Hospitality USA

National

Media Coverage

CBS, ABC, KUSI News

Multi-Region

Leadership Scope

Pacific West & Midwest

Career Highlights

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy

Regional Director of Sales, Pacific West & Midwest

Led regional sales strategy across Pacific West and Midwest markets for the innovative Marriott partnership brand.

San Diego, CA · 2023 – 2024

The Lafayette Hotel & Club

CH Projects, Inc.

Director of Sales & Marketing

Spearheaded commercial strategy for the $31M historic restoration and relaunch. Served as primary media spokesperson for CBS, ABC, and KUSI News coverage.

National Media Spokesperson

San Diego, CA · 2021 – 2023

TiPJAR® FinTech

Regional Head of US Sales

Drove 206% revenue growth for the hospitality fintech platform, expanding market presence across the United States.

206% Revenue Growth

Remote · 2020 – 2021

Carte Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

Interstate Hotels & Resorts

Director of Sales & Marketing

Led pre-opening commercial strategy for boutique property, securing $1.2M+ in group revenue before doors opened.

$1.2M+ Pre-Opening Revenue

San Diego, CA · 2018 – 2020

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

Senior Sales Leadership

Built career foundation spanning operations to senior sales leadership across multiple Kimpton properties, developing expertise in lifestyle and boutique hotel segments.

Washington DC & San Diego · Career Foundation

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