Paul Adan

Paul Adan is the Regional Senior Vice President of Development for IHG Hotels and Resorts for Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean region, and is based in Miami, Florida. Paul is responsible for hotel development and retention for all of IHG brands in the region.

Mr. Adan is a graduate of Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration and brings 25+ years of experience within the international hospitality industry, working extensively across the Americas and the Caribbean.

Mr. Adan began his career with Hilton International, working with their Board of Directors on the development of the group's properties in Brazil. Since then, Paul has held executive positions with Meliá Inversiones Americanas, Sol Meliá, NH Hoteles, CB Richard Ellis, Amerisud, Marriott International and Radisson Hotel Group Americas, working on development deals from all perspectives.  Paul has focused his career to hospitality development in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Paul brings an intimate knowledge of the hotel industry coupled with fluency in English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Jimmy Bae

Jimmy supports the growth of IHG’s upscale and lifestyle brands across the western region of the US and Canada. His responsibilities include prospecting for new franchisees, expanding existing franchisee portfolios, and identifying opportunity markets and sites for future development. Prior to joining the Development team, Jimmy was an integral part of IHG’s Finance team, serving as Director of Investment Analysis most recently. Jimmy graduated from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Pablo Botero

Pablo comes to IHG from Marriott International, where he served as Director of Development and Affiliations for the Caribbean and Latin America. During his time at Marriott, he was recognized with the prestigious 2021 CEO Award, granted to top-performing associates, and was a co-recipient of the 2023 CALA Transaction of the Year award. 

Previously, Pablo held the role of Director of Acquisitions and Development for Latin America at Viceroy Hotel Group. His background also includes serving as Country Manager for a U.S. family office overseeing the development of a luxury hotel within Cartagena’s historic walled city, as well as experience in the public sector, working with the former Minister of Finance of Colombia. 

Pablo holds a B.A. in Government from Harvard College and has completed various business programs, including Cornell University's Hotel Real Estate Investment & Asset Management certificate.

Mike Castro

Mike Castro focus on development opportunities for IHG’s mainstream brands in the Northwest U.S. Prior to IHG, Castro was Senior Vice President of Franchise Development for Sonesta Hotels & Resorts in the United States and Canada where he led the company’s sales team and brand growth through franchising. With more than 35 years of experience in hospitality, Castro has an extensive background in franchise sales for both conversion and new construction hotels, in hotel management and franchise services.

Oscar Chavez

Oscar is responsible for driving the growth of IHG’s preferred brands across Mexico. His duties include promoting IHG’s brand portfolio, prospecting investors, acquiring and developing hotels, and executing management and franchise contracts. Over his 25-year hospitality industry career, Oscar has held positions within commercial, marketing, and hotel development and acquisitions with leading hotel companies including IHG, Starwood, Accor, and Posadas Group. He’s also played key roles in the planning, launch, and promotion of notable hotel brands in Mexico and Cuba, such as Ibis Hotels, Golden Tulip, One Hotels, Aloft, and Krystal Urban Hotels. Oscar holds an undergraduate degree in Tourism Administration from the Technologic University of Mexico and a post-graduate degree in Human Resources Management and a diploma in Finance from Panamerican University. When in need of excitement, Oscar enjoys coaching and playing flag football and soccer with his three daughters as well as touring through Mexico with his wife.

Margaret Crowell

Margaret supports the development of IHG’s Luxury, Lifestyle, & Premium brands and growth initiatives across the Western region of the USA and Canada. Prior to joining the Development team, Margaret gained valuable experience as a member of IHG’s market planning and feasibility team where she supported the Western USA and MLAC regions. Before joining IHG,  Margaret graduated from Cornell University with her Master’s of Management in Hospitality from the Cornell Johnson School of Business and Nolan School of Hotel Administration. In her free time, Margaret enjoys the outdoors, traveling to new places and listening to live music.

Dan Duenas

Dan focuses on development opportunities for IHG’s mainstream brands in the western region. Prior to IHG, Dan gained valuable franchise sales experience with the Cendant/Wyndham Company. Before shifting to the hotel industry, he spent 20 years in sales positions with leading golf brands Callaway Golf, Wilson Golf, and Cleveland/Srixon Golf, where he contributed to some of the industry’s most innovative product launches. Residing in Scottsdale with his wife and children, Dan enjoys golfing, hiking, and exploring the Arizona outdoors. He attends Highlands Church with his family and volunteers with Feed My Starving Children. He also enjoys serving at Night to Shine sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation.

Scott Duff

Scott Duff is Vice President of Development leading the growth of IHG’s brands across Canada. Scott has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, focused on development within Canada including 8 years with Choice Hotels and 11 years with Starwood Hotels + Resorts. Scott has a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo and completed the Advanced Management Program – Hospitality Industry from the University of Guelph. A native Canadian, Scott lives in the Toronto area with his family.

James Farrah

James joined IHG in January 2024 and is responsible for leading the growth of IHG's upper luxury portfolio across the Americas region, including Six Senses, Regent Hotels & Resorts, and Branded Residential across all brands. Prior to joining IHG, James was part of Marriott International and held roles in both the law department and the development organization as Vice President of luxury hotel and branded residential development throughout North America. Prior to the hospitality industry, James was an associate in the real estate practice group at Arnold & Porter LLP in Washington, D.C. James earned his undergraduate degree and JD from Georgetown University. He is based outside of Washington, D.C. and enjoys spending time with his family, being outdoors, traveling, experiencing new cultures, and keeping an eye out for luxury development opportunities.