Q&A
Andrea Parisi brings a strong understanding of construction, capital planning and hospitality development to her role as Vice President of Capital Planning and Projects for Peregrine Hospitality. With a career rooted in construction management and shaped by years of experience across resort, recreation, and mixed-use destinations, she helps guide strategic investments that enhance guest experiences and strengthen long-term property value. In this Q&A, Andrea shares her perspective on partnership, thoughtful design and the evolving expectations shaping hospitality today.
Can you share an overview of your role as Vice President of Capital Planning and Projects and how your background led you to this position?
As Vice President of Capital Planning and Projects, I work with my team to manage owner-funded capital projects across Peregrine’s full-service resort and boutique collections. My background has always been tied to construction. I grew up in a construction family—my mom and dad were contractors—and I went on to earn my degree in construction management. Early in my career, I worked as a superintendent in the homebuilding business before the 2008 market crash led me to expand my experience with a water and wastewater utility district. That’s where I gained a deeper understanding of service districts, entitlements and working with cities, counties and other jurisdictions. I met Chevis Hosea, Senior Vice President of Capital Planning and Projects with Peregrine, in late 2012 and joined the KSL family of companies in 2013, beginning with the Village at Squaw Valley, now Palisades Tahoe. I have been with the organization, in some fashion, ever since except for a short hiatus with Hyatt’s Miraval Resorts from 2017 to 2019.
You’ve collaborated with Design Workshop on several hospitality and resort projects. What do you value most about working together, and how does that partnership support your project goals?
I have worked with the team at Design Workshop for more than a decade, and I believe they are one of the best in the industry when it comes to resort, golf and recreation work, which aligns closely with our company’s focus. They are incredibly creative as an organization, but they also bring the technical reliability you need to execute projects successfully. In this business, once you build relationships with dependable partners, you foster those relationships. Design Workshop understands how to create beautiful and impactful spaces within the confines of a competitive budget, which is critical. There is no ego. They understand our high expectations and what is important to our company, which helps create a smoother process. It is all those years of working together that has created this efficiency.
Across projects like the Westin Hilton Head, Grand Del Mar, and Camelback Mountain Resort, what are the key elements you prioritize when planning and executing capital improvements?
Everything has an ROI attached to it, so you must be mindful and strategic about how best (and where best) to invest the capital dollars. It is about how we energize and program spaces that offer the best experiences for the guest. The design needs to flex for the guest, whether they are looking for passive leisure, an active experience or a place to gather.
From your perspective, how does thoughtful landscape architecture and site design contribute to the overall guest experience and long-term value of a resort property?
Landscape design and architecture is incredibly important to the guest experience, especially in a resort environment. Guests want interiors to be welcoming and enjoyable, but so many of their memories are made outdoors. Weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, reunions, and seasonal festivities often happen in these shared exterior spaces. There is also the quieter side of resort life: a family watching their kids run around, listening to the birds, grabbing a bite to eat or simply escaping daily life for a while. When you develop spaces thoughtfully, you provide a canvas for guests to build memories. If done correctly, the property becomes something special to each guest—and that is where thoughtful, creative design becomes so important. In hospitality, the outdoor space should work for everyone. It’s those meaningful memories that draw people back again.
As you look ahead, what trends are shaping capital planning in the hospitality industry, and how are you adapting your approach to meet evolving guest expectations?
The saying “a rolling stone gathers no moss” applies here. You must keep evolving. AI and technology are becoming increasingly important from an operational efficiency perspective, and we have to keep up with those tools to remain competitive. But at the heart of hospitality, guests still want to feel taken care of. They want to relax, find a reprieve from the stresses of life and make memories, regardless of the price point. Amenities, technology and new trends all matter, but they need to support the human experience. That is what remains timeless.