HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group

"We pride ourselves on being hands-on operators, and that requires a team large and capable enough to deliver personal, individualized service every time. That will never leave our DNA.” -- EVP & Chief Growth Officer Michael Woodward Read more about additions to our portfolio under management from LODGING Magazine here: https://lnkd.in/eUv59xMm

We're excited to be a part of the revitalization of downtown Augusta, Georgia! Check out "The Means Report" from Augusta's WJBF NewsChannel 6, which features developer Matt Brendle of Breakwater: https://lnkd.in/ep4ANdQU

Housekeeping Week may be over, but the appreciation isn’t. Our hotels spent last week celebrating the associates whose hard work, attention to detail and commitment make an impact every single day. Here’s a look at some of the celebrations from across our portfolio. Thank you to our housekeeping teams for all you do!

Finding an interested buyer is one thing. Agreeing on what the hotel is worth is another. EVP & Chief Growth Officer Michael Woodward talks about the hotel listings that aren't really for sale in his latest article: https://lnkd.in/exPj2MKs

With hotel owners, operators, investors and dealmakers from across the industry in one place, The Lodging Conference is a great opportunity to compare notes on what’s happening in the market, talk about where the opportunities are and spend time with the people behind the deals. EVP & Chief Growth Officer Michael Woodward and Vice President of Business Development Heidi Nielsen are heading to Phoenix. If you’ll be there, be sure to connect with Woody and Heidi to talk all things HVMG.

Our BE EXCELLENT culture allows us to attract and, most importantly, retain talent. Our associates tell us that our culture keeps them around. People want something more than a time clock and a paycheck. 🌟 We want to feel proud of our accomplishments and challenged by our work. 🌟 We want to belong to a team, to have inside jokes and a common language. 🌟 And most of all, we want to reach our potential - to BE EXCELLENT.

Ashley Steele didn’t set out to build a career in hospitality. In fact, she studied criminal justice and counseling with plans to become a juvenile counselor. But a summer hotel job eventually led her down a different path, one that has taken her from room attendant and front desk associate to Corporate Director of Operations. Nearly two decades into her career with HVMG, Ashley brings a practical, people-first approach to leadership. She believes in giving people the information and autonomy they need to make good decisions, meeting associates where they are, and never losing sight of who she is along the way. Read more about the Margie Vito Excellence in Leadership Award winner here: https://lnkd.in/egkwEszY

What makes St. Louis an interesting hospitality market for hotel investors? A diversified economy, disciplined new supply and significant infrastructure investment provide a foundation for stability, while the region continues to benefit from corporate, healthcare, university, sports and convention demand. Vice President of Business Development Heidi Nielsen takes a closer look at the factors shaping the St. Louis hotel market and where opportunities may lie for owners and investors in this article: https://lnkd.in/e3WH2WbV

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President. Our Associates Love: • Amazing opportunities for career advancement across HVMG • Flexible full-time and part-time schedules • Up to 40% earned wages paid BEFORE payday with PayActive • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays • Full Healthcare Benefits (including medical, dental, and vision coverage) • 401k Retirement Plan with a guaranteed 4% match and no vesting • Hotel and Food and Beverage Discounts and Perks

A lot happens before a guest can check in. Rooms have to be cleaned. Beds made. Breakfast prepared. Reservations managed. Systems checked. Equipment repaired. Questions answered. Problems solved. National Hotel Employee Day is a chance to recognize the thousands of details hotel teams handle every day, often without guests ever seeing the work behind them. Here’s to the housekeepers, engineers, cooks, servers, front desk teams, salespeople, managers, and every associate who keeps hotels running. Today, we join the American Hotel & Lodging Association in shining the spotlight on you!