Akira MacKel

Akira Mackel is an experienced hotel management professional with a comprehensive background in the hospitality industry. Currently serving as General Manager for Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia/Mount Laurel at Newport Hospitality Group, Inc. since July 2022, Akira has previously held positions as Hotel Manager at Hilton Garden Inn New York West 35th Street with Aimbridge Hospitality, and General Manager at multiple properties within Lixi Hospitality Group, including Hilton Garden Inn Nanuet and various Springhill Suites by Marriott locations. Akira's earlier experience includes serving as General Manager for BDG Hotels and as Operations Manager for Interstate Hotels & Resorts. Akira holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management from Ashford University and attended St. John's University.