PASSIONATE AND INNOVATIVE

ABOUT DELIVERING RESULTS FOR OUR CLIENTS

During 2021, hotelAVE was involved in over one-third of all the North American hotel transactions over $25 Million, whether as the asset manager for the seller, buyer, or to perform acquisition due diligence, lender underwriting, or other advisory service.

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NAVIGATING COMPLEXITY

TO MAXIMIZE VALUE

During 2021, hotelAVE was involved in over one-third of all the North American hotel transactions over $25 Million, whether as the asset manager for the seller, buyer, or to perform acquisition due diligence, lender underwriting, or other advisory service.

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BOLD APPROACHES

TO ACHIEVE YOUR HOTEL INVESTMENT GOALS

During 2021, hotelAVE was involved in over one-third of all the North American hotel transactions over $25 Million, whether as the asset manager for the seller, buyer, or to perform acquisition due diligence, lender underwriting, or other advisory service.

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A Track Record of Success

$7.5

Billion Dollars in Assets Under Management

1000

Hotels Served

200000

Rooms

10

Billion Dollars in Advisory Annually

During 2021, hotelAVE was involved in over one-third of all the North American hotel transactions over $25 Million, whether as the asset manager for the seller, buyer, or to perform acquisition due diligence, lender underwriting, or other advisory service.

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“hotelAVE is a go-to partner for strategic hospitality advice. Their unique capabilities help drive sustainable performance and above market returns of our hotel assets. They treat our hotels as if they own them.”

Managing Director, Walton Street Capital

Meet Our Leadership Team

Our team is our greatest asset. Get in touch with us today to learn more about how we can align with your strategic goals to drive success.

Michelle S. Russo

CEO & Founder

Loren Balsam

CIO & EVP of Advisory

Chris Hague

Chief Operating Officer

Robert Hazard

Advisory

David Butler

President, Post Script

Success Stories

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Embassy Suites Anaheim/Orange

Ownership of the hotel was seeking a strategic repositioning of the asset with a goal of minimizing capital expense and driving cash flow for a planned disposition. Based on a deep understanding of the Hilton brand standards, hotelAVE helped negotiate the Hilton PIP, increase RevPAR performance, and improve profitability.

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Hilton Brooklyn New York

hotelAVE assumed asset management upon opening for the 200-room full-service Hilton Hotel in Brooklyn, NY. Ownership’s goal was to quickly achieve targeted RevPAR ranking, optimize the Food & Beverage operating model, and achieve NOI targets. Additionally, ownership’s objective was to refinance the existing debt within 3 years.

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Perry Lane Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel

hotelAVE was engaged to create and execute an asset management plan that included underwriting and positioning the first luxury hotel in the Savannah market with a goal to achieve #1 RevPAR ranking. Our team was also tasked with developing a pre-opening strategy with the operator to support ownership’s objectives.

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HotelAVE's Michelle Russo Named Jack A. Shaffer Financial Advisor of the Year

NEW YORK, March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- hotelAVE is pleased to announce that CEO and Founder Michelle Russo has been named Jack A. Shaffer Financial Advisor of the Year, the most prestigious recognition awarded to the top financial advisor in the hospitality real estate investment industry.

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Years of Cumulative Experience

85

Brands

100+

Management Companies

48

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