Strategic Guidance
Whether it’s expanding into a new asset class or market… or assessing a change in direction, we can help be that impartial sounding board to highlight key risks and considerations related to investment in the hospitality sector.

ALL-INCLUSIVE vs. EUROPEAN PLAN Conversion analysis (Costa Rica), performed scenario analytics to assess the most accretive strategy related to a proposed renovation, expansion and repositioning of a dated resort

NEEDS ASSESSMENT- Profiled leading global casino-anchored mega-resorts to inform the amenity, programming and facility profile related to the repositioning of a broken large Caribbean resort to best compete globally

TOURISM EXPERIENCE ASSESSMENT– Assisted the city of Savannah, GA to research prevailing experiences sought after by Millennials and how well their tourism product and available experiences meets expectations to help inform their go-forward strategy

MARKET RESEARCH– Assisted major hotel management company’s entry into the branded residential sector

EXECUTIVE SEMINAR – Conducted detailed overview of the opportunities and risks associated with condominium-hotel projects for a major hotel management company

DISPOSITION STRATEGY (ORLANDO, FL) Assisted owner of large parcel in Orlando with DRI in place across hotel, timeshare, multifamily and commercial parcels to estimate optimal exit timeframe given prevailing market, transaction and sector trends

LUXURY RESIDENTIAL– Prepared analysis of high-end Miami Beach condominium market, competitive assessment and analysis of optimal timing as well as brand affiliation for proposed tower to be affiliated with luxury lodging brand

DESTINATION STRATEGY - Critically evaluated tourism infrastructure and product (hotels, attractions, infrastructure) from a tourism experience perspective to assist various countries and municipalities to increase economic impact through tourism enhancement

SELL/HOLD ANALYSIS– (MIAMI BEACH) - Assisted owner of prominent South Beach hotel to evaluate optimal disposition strategy versus reinvesting in the asset

GLAMPING – Advised private equity firm on leading glamping platforms to inform investment strategy in emerging product

DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY - Experienced development team member for planning & refinement sessions with developers, land planners and product specialists to set forth and refine assumptions on land use, phasing and performance for resort and mixed-use development projects around the world

AUTOMOTIVE-CENTRIC REAL ESTATE - Have led several strategic, automotive-themed projects incorporating hotel, club and for-sale real estate complementary uses around a racing/track experience.