Cesar Wurm
Senior Vice President, Member Strategy & Development
Cesar Wurm is the SVP of Member Strategy & Development at ALHI, where he leads with a member-first approach to deepen engagement, drive retention, and enhance value for a global portfolio of luxury hotel members.
Previously, Cesar served as VP of Commercial, Premium Brands at IHG Hotels & Resorts in the U.S., bringing a wealth of experience from leadership roles at IHG, Starwood, Trust Hospitality, and Hotel Equities.
A passionate Formula One fan, he also dedicates time to advocating for addiction recovery—a cause close to his heart. His journey to sobriety is captured in his book, The Powers of Addiction: Finding Freedom in Acceptance and Recovery, where he shares his story to inspire and support others on their path to healing.
Karen Codilla
Vice President, Optimization and Commercial Strategy
Karen is a seasoned commercial leader with over 20 years of hospitality expertise across resorts, condo-hotels, and global distribution. She integrates unique insights from portfolio leadership and the intermediary side of the business to align sales with revenue strategy and maximize asset value. Karen holds an MBA from Golden Gate University.
Telesa L. Via
Group Vice President, Mid-Atlantic Region & Leisure Sales
Telesa has joined Associated Luxury Hotels International as Vice President of Luxury and Leisure Sales. With over 15 years of experience driving growth for some of the world’s most recognized hospitality brands, she brings a proven track record of elevating luxury experiences and building high-performing teams.
Prior to joining ALHI, Telesa held several senior leadership roles at IHG Hotels & Resorts and Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, where she led sales strategy across 81 hotels and spearheaded initiatives that drove double-digit RevPAR growth and market share gains.
Barry Kushner
Director, Global Sales
Barry has joined the ALHI Global Sales team, bringing his expertise to the Luxury & Leisure division. With over 30 years in the travel industry, Barry has developed a deep passion for creating exceptional travel experiences and building meaningful relationships. A consistent top seller throughout his career, he is recognized for his ability to drive new revenue, elevate brand awareness, and foster long-term partnerships. Outside of work, Barry enjoys spending quality time with his family, exploring new adventures, relaxing on the water with a fishing rod in hand, or cheering on his favorite sports teams.
Dina Miller
Director, Global Sales
Dina has joined ALHI's Luxury and Leisure division, bringing more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Known for her focus on building meaningful relationships and driving impactful results, she has consistently delivered strong revenue growth throughout her career. With a deep belief in honesty and collaboration, Dina is excited to contribute her expertise and passion to her new role at ALHI.
Allison Sayer
Director, Global Sales
Allison Sayer is a seasoned travel industry executive, recognized for her expertise as a Global Sales Director within the sector. Based in New York City and originally from the Washington DC area, Allison has played a pivotal role in building and maintaining strategic partnerships for premier hospitality brands, including her years of impactful leadership at CoralTree Hospitality.
Cherie Miller
Member Strategy Associate
Cherie joined ALHI in January 2019 as a global sales associate. Cherie brings 20 years of hospitality industry experience to ALHI including serving 15 years as senior convention services manager at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort in Georgia and four years managing convention services at Sheraton Atlanta Hotel.