Hotel Management Company Grows Over 100% in 2014
CHICAGO (January 14, 2015) – Spire Hospitality, one of the nation’s leading and most respected hotel management companies has been selected by AWH Burbank Hotel LLC to manage the 488-room Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport and its 50,000 square feet of meeting and convention space.
“Our team is honored and excited to have been selected to work in this dynamic market with this industry-leading brand and the very strong leadership team and talented associates at the L.A. Marriott Burbank,” says Bill DeForrest, president & CEO of Spire Hospitality. “This hotel performs very well today and with the soon-to-be completed multimillion dollar renovation, the hotel becomes even more attractive for its clientele and more competitive in the marketplace.”
With the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport addition to the Spire Hospitality portfolio, the management company wrapped up a strong year of growth in 2014 by adding 11 new hotels representing 2,535 additional rooms and nearly 200,000 square feet of additional meeting and convention space.
In recapping 2014 success, DeForrest says, “We are thrilled about the pace of growth, but even more excited about the strong markets, outstanding hotel brands and most importantly the new talent added to our company in 2014. The addition of 1,200 new associates as part of the portfolio growth, not only ensures a smooth transition for these new hotels, but also situates Spire Hospitality for additional growth in 2015 and beyond. In our Corporate office the ability to recruit Greg Horeth as chief operating officer, Tim Foley and Gary Upton as vice presidents of operations and adding regional sales and marketing expertise with Jina Ellison and Gail Terribile, positions the company well to continue driving outstanding performance at our hotels.”
Owned by AWH Partners, LLC, a privately held real estate investment, development and management firm, Spire Hospitality is a leading provider of management services for hotel owners and investors.
For more information on Spire Hospitality, visit www.SpireHotels.com or call (847) 498-6650.
