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Remembering Paul Joseph Sacco

Paul had a long, distinguished career in the hospitality industry, starting as a teen operating elevators at the Statler Hotel (now the Hilton Boston Park Plaza) and worked his way up through nearly every role to become a Senior Vice President of Omni Hotels, CEO of Belvedere Hotels, and Executive Director of the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism. Paul retired from the MLA in 2023 after serving for sixteen years as President & CEO. Throughout his career, which spanned more than six decades, Paul mastered every element of the industry, from sales and marketing to food and beverage to operations.

A tireless advocate for our industry, Paul served on a number of national, regional and local boards including Skal Boston. He was known for his leadership, collaboration and his mentorship. He will be missed.

Paul’s tireless advocacy and leadership left a lasting impact on our industry. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Paul J. Sacco Hospitality Scholarship, supporting students entering the hospitality field. Donations can be made online at https://lnkd.in/ekypyc7v or mailed to MLA, P.O. Box 990189, Boston, MA, 02199.

Click here to read his full obituary: https://lnkd.in/e5C3Kgc9