About Carola Molinares
Global Event Strategist | Latin America Specialist | M.I.C.E. Procurement Expert | Destination Sourcing Partner
Born and educated in Colombia, Carola Molinares is a global event strategist and Vice President of Global Accounts at HPN Global. With 25+ years in hospitality — spanning leadership summits in Miami, incentive programs in Cartagena, and global conferences in Paris — she connects organizations with the right venues, destinations, and partners to make every meeting memorable.
Designing Impactful Events Through Connection
Every successful event begins with understanding. Carola’s process centers on listening — to her clients, their audience, and their vision. By aligning goals with the right destination and venue, she designs events that connect people, places, and purpose. With experience on both the supplier and client sides, Carola blends hospitality expertise, logistical precision, and cultural awareness into every sourcing strategy.
Strategy, Culture, and Connection
Carola combines strategic negotiation with cultural fluency — ensuring every partnership and program reflects authenticity, value, and respect. Whether managing international contracts, leading large-scale summits, or mentoring future planners, she brings a rare balance of professionalism and warmth to every collaboration.
Carola Molinares’ Story
Born and educated in Colombia, my journey in hospitality began with an internship in Colorado and grew across five-star brands including Marriott, Hilton, Renaissance, Omni, and Hyatt. Today, as Vice President of Global Accounts with HPN Global, I help organizations design impactful meetings and incentive programs around the world — always with cultural awareness, logistical precision, and heart.
My Latin roots inspire how I work: with warmth, attention to detail, and deep respect for every culture I engage with. Whether sourcing hotels in Latin America or negotiating global contracts, my goal is simple — to make your event seamless, successful, and stress-free.
“Rooted in Colombian warmth, driven by global expertise.”
