Laura Hooton

Laura Hooton is a seasoned hospitality professional with extensive experience in food and beverage management. Currently serving as the Director of Food and Beverage at Space Needle since April 2021, Hooton previously held similar leadership roles at Lotte Hotels and Resorts and Meadowood Napa Valley, where achievements included overseeing significant F&B revenues and leading teams to prestigious awards. Hooton's background also includes positions at Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center, Fairmont Copley Plaza, and several Fairmont properties, demonstrating a consistent track record of improving operational efficiency and employee satisfaction. Hooton holds a Master of Management in Hospitality from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Culinary Arts Management from The Culinary Institute of America.