About

Dana Cifone is a hospitality strategist, brand developer, and events expert with more than 20 years of experience across corporate restaurants, boutique hotels, and independently owned hospitality concepts she has personally conceptualized, designed, launched, and operated. Known for blending operational excellence with elevated guest experience, Dana has built a reputation for creating concepts that are both financially successful and culturally relevant.

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Having worked across every corner of the industry, Dana understands hospitality from every angle, from opening restaurants and building teams to developing revenue-driving event programs, refining brand identity, and creating memorable guest experiences. Her expertise spans concept development, operations, marketing strategy, event sales, partnerships, and hospitality growth, making her a trusted strategic partner for restaurants, hotels, and lifestyle brands looking to evolve and scale.

Known for her hands-on leadership style, creative vision, and deep industry relationships, Dana brings both polish and real-world operational experience to every project. She has a unique ability to see the bigger picture while understanding the details required to execute at a high level. Assisting brands create experiences that resonate operationally, emotionally, and financially.