Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Hospitality Management Partner
Founded nearly four decades ago, we have established ourselves as a premier hospitality management company dedicated to serving our people and properties while delivering maximum investment value for our partners. Our affiliation with Hotel Equities strengthens our ability to provide comprehensive solutions across hotel management, development, and investment. With a proven track record of managing and owning over 300 properties across the U.S. and Canada, we partner with all major national franchise companies and specialize in transforming properties through strategic renovations and operational excellence.Our team of seasoned professionals brings deep expertise in operations, sales, marketing, revenue management, and asset management, ensuring optimal growth for every property we oversee. We pride ourselves on thinking like owners in every decision, fostering a culture of hospitality greatness that drives exceptional guest experiences and long-term value for our partners.
Services
Hotel Management
Property Development
Investment Management
Asset Renovation
Revenue Optimization
Brand Partnerships
Operational Turnarounds
Market Positioning
Guest Experience
Team Training
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have managed and owned over 300 properties across the U.S. and Canada since 1985.
- Our team includes experts with decades of experience in hospitality operations and investment.
- We partner with all major national franchise companies for comprehensive brand solutions.
- Our transformational renovations have increased RevPAR by up to 82% for properties.
- We maintain a culture of hospitality greatness recognized through numerous industry awards.
What people say
Exceptional guest experiences
Award-winning service
Successful property transformations
Strong brand partnerships
Proven investment returns
Services
Hotel Management
Our comprehensive hotel management services combine operational expertise with strategic oversight to maximize property performance. We handle day-to-day operations, staff development, and guest satisfaction initiatives while maintaining brand standards across 300+ properties. Our approach focuses on revenue optimization, cost control, and market positioning to ensure long-term success for owners and investors.
Property Development
From concept to completion, we specialize in hotel development projects that align with market demands and brand requirements. Our team manages design consultation, construction oversight, and pre-opening operations for new builds and conversions. With experience in 50+ development projects, we ensure timely execution while maintaining budgetary and quality standards for every property.
Investment Management
We deliver strategic investment management through property acquisitions, portfolio diversification, and value-add initiatives. Our expertise in distressed asset turnarounds has generated significant returns, including 38% total revenue growth and 78% RevPAR increases. By focusing on underperforming properties' potential, we create market leaders from challenged assets across North America.
Asset Renovation
Our renovation services transform properties through strategic design updates and operational improvements. With over 50 major renovation projects completed, we specialize in brand conversions, public space re-concepting, and room modernization. These initiatives have consistently delivered measurable results, including 82% RevPAR growth for the Crowne Plaza Kansas City following comprehensive renovations.
Revenue Optimization
We employ advanced revenue management strategies to maximize property earnings potential. Our data-driven approach combines market analysis, pricing strategies, and demand forecasting to optimize room rates and occupancy. This expertise has delivered 4-5% annual RevPAR improvements across our managed portfolio through precise market positioning and dynamic pricing models.
People
Edmond Lee
Founder & Chairman
With nearly four decades of hospitality leadership, Edmond Lee established The Hotel Group's foundation for excellence. His visionary approach to property management and investment has driven the company's growth to over 300 properties while maintaining a strong focus on operational integrity and guest satisfaction.
Douglas Dreher
Chief Executive Officer
As CEO, Douglas Dreher leads strategic initiatives and operational oversight for the company's expanding portfolio. With extensive experience in hospitality management, he has been instrumental in securing key brand partnerships and driving successful property transformations that consistently exceed industry performance benchmarks.
Randy Meyer
Chief Financial Officer
Randy Meyer oversees all financial operations, investment strategies, and capital management for The Hotel Group. His expertise in hospitality finance has enabled successful acquisitions, refinancing efforts, and value-add initiatives that have generated significant returns for property owners and investors.
David Rosenberg
Executive Vice President of Operations
David Rosenberg directs operational excellence across managed properties, focusing on service standards and performance optimization. With deep industry experience, he implements best practices that have contributed to multiple award-winning properties and consistent guest satisfaction improvements across the portfolio.
Carol Lobaito
Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Carol Lobaito leads revenue generation strategies through innovative sales approaches and targeted marketing campaigns. Her team's efforts have strengthened brand positioning and market penetration, resulting in increased occupancy rates and enhanced guest loyalty programs across managed properties.
Questions
What types of hotel properties does The The Hotel Group manage?
We manage full-service, select-service, and extended-stay properties under major brands including Hilton, Marriott, and IHG across the United States and Canada.
How does The The Hotel Group approach property renovations?
Our renovation strategy focuses on strategic brand conversions, public space re-concepting, and room modernization to maximize property value and guest satisfaction.
What sets The The Hotel Group apart from other management companies?
Our 'think like an owner' philosophy, 40-year track record with 300+ properties, and proven ability to transform underperforming assets distinguish us in the hospitality industry.
How does The The Hotel Group handle investment property acquisitions?
We target undervalued properties with strong potential, then implement operational improvements and strategic renovations to create market-leading performers with enhanced investment returns.
What awards has The The Hotel Group received for hospitality excellence?
Our properties have earned numerous Hilton Connie Awards, TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards, and brand-specific recognition for guest service and operational excellence.
How does The The Hotel Group support sustainability initiatives?
We implement eco-friendly practices across properties, including energy-efficient systems and waste reduction programs that align with brand sustainability standards and guest expectations.
