The U.S. hotel industry has made many strides since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and 2023 has been off to a strong start. At the beginning of the year, STR reported that revenues and profits reached highest-ever levels during 2022, and CBRE increased its hotel performance forecast to account for expected GDP growth during the coming year. But amid the positive travel industry news, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) recently reported that 80 percent of hotels are experiencing staffing shortages and are looking for new ways to incentivize workers to join the industry’s ranks. To help meet the staffing challenge, capitalize on growth opportunities, and strategically position themselves against the competition, hoteliers often look to partner with management companies. This year, LODGING profiles over 50 management companies that can assist hoteliers in realizing their goals.
Editor’s note: The following list is in alphabetical order. All numbers are for the 2022 calendar year, United States only, unless otherwise stated.
Colorado-based CoralTree Hospitality Group provides hotel development and management for independent hotels and resorts. CoralTree helps create and manage properties that are part of the local community. The management company optimizes each property through operations and guest experiences. The goal of CoralTree’s leadership team is to bring value to owners through property performance and culture. CoralTree currently provides hospitality and asset management services to more than two dozen hotels and resorts with several in development.
