Phil Concepcion supports and manages many aspects of the pre-opening, opening and post-opening activities for new hotels.  Phil’s hospitality journey is a testament to his hard work, determination, and passion for hospitality.  Born and raised in the Philippines, he Immigrated to the United States with a dream to succeed.  He began his career in hospitality in 2009, as a line-level associate at RJC Hospitality. He worked his way up through the ranks, holding various leadership positions, including overseeing Resort Vacation and Accommodation’s operations in Housekeeping and Maintenance with various Beach Resorts and collections of rental homes and condominiums in Ana Maria Island, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Siesta Key and the Sarasota area in Southwest Florida.

After spending over 6 years with RJC Hospitality/Resort Vacation and Accommodation, Phil joined Extended Stay America and relocated to the Houston area where he fully acclimated to the extended stay segment of the hotel industry as a successful General Manager.  Phil continued his journey in the extended stay and select service hotel segments while working with ESA, CHOICE and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts brands.  This included his successful tenure with Gulf Coast Hotel Management as a WoodSpring Suites General Manager for 4 years from 2018 through 2022.   He rejoined the company in 2024 as Hotel Opening Operations Specialist and he is heavily involved in the opening activities for the many hotels in Gulf Coast’s pipeline of ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham hotels.   Phil’s story is a shining example of the American Dream.