Zanne to Speak at Upcoming HD Conference
HVMG’s new venture project-manages hotel renovations outside its portfolio
Elevate Renovations + Development oversees full renos and smaller projects LOS ANGELES — With more hotel owners facing brand-required renovations this year, there will be a lot of construction projects to manage. Hospitality Ventures Management Group sees that as a chance to grow. The Atlanta-based third-party hotel operator and investor has a new venture, Elevate Renovations […]
Suzanne Saunders at The Lodging Conference
Suzanne Saunders spoke at The Lodging Conference in October 2024 about “Creating Value: PIPs and Renovations.” Coming out of the conference, the industry is expecting a significant increase in hotel transactions, with approximately $5.8 billion of U.S. hotel-securitized loans maturing later this year. At the same time, renovations and conversions are also at the highest […]
Successful Toy Drive for CHOA
Making a positive impact is a key component of elevating the communities where we work! Our holiday toy drive for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) collected more than 50 toys as well as monetary donations. Thank you to all who participated!
Preparing Your Hotel for Hurricane Season
By Jamison Conrey, Vice President of Engineering, Capital Projects, and Risk Management There are three crucial points during hurricane season when hotel teams can take the necessary steps to secure the safety of associates, guests, and property: before, during and after a storm. Before a Hurricane 1. Develop a Comprehensive Emergency Response Plan 2. Conduct […]
Asset Management & Hotel Service Optimization at HVMG’s First Engineering Conference
This month chief engineers representing 56 hotels owned and operated by Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) met for the first time at the company’s inaugural Engineering Conference in St. Augustine, Fla. Spearheaded by VP of Engineering Jamison Conrey, the event provided critical education on the role today’s engineers are playing and how their performance is […]
Stealth Bombers, Spray Paint and Hotels
What do stealth bombers, spray paint, and hotels have in common? They are all part of the distinctive career story that led Zanne Saunders from industrial engineering to her role as Vice President of Design and Construction for HVMG. Zanne shares some of her best advice and unique experiences here. What was your first job […]