ASSET MANAGEMENT
Strategic. Entrepreneurial. Accomplished. Our asset management division excels at aligning investment methods with investors’ goals. That roadmap includes a tactical approach to identifying investor opportunities and executing strategies to earn a competitive ROI. We do this by utilizing:
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Operational optimization
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Market and rate repositioning
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Financing
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Development
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Exit strategy implementation
Human Resources
People are, and always will be, our most valuable asset. LTD Hospitality services in the HR department develop and execute strategies that draw, retain, and motivate top talent. In tandem, HR designs the blueprint that furthers our vision, mission, and values.
From front desk jobs to those behind the scenes, we want each of our associates to feel valued. When they feel the love, service levels sky rocket, translating to a guest experience that is immeasurable.
LTD’s human resources professionals partner with on-site property teams to:
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Provide guidance on HR issues
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Assess organizational needs
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Implement procedures that increase productivity, communication and customer satisfaction
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Provide guidance on HR issues
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Assess organizational needs
OPERATIONS
We take a unique approach to operations management – one that emphasizes the “team” in team players. Why? To ensure that every victory is a shared victory, where associates at every level have a vested interest in LTD’s welfare, success and company loyalty. We do this with:
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Active involvement of LTD’s owners in asset operations
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Customized property strategies that maximize guest satisfaction, associate satisfaction, revenue and profit
Finance and Accounting
Our solid reputation and long-standing relationships with financial institutions are the backbones of our finance department. We secure permanent financing and construction loans at competitive rates and terms, positioning our assets for financial success right off the bat. This translates to maximum returns for our investors.
Our accounting team communicates regularly with hotel managers, guaranteeing sound financial management. This equips the team to:
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Identify trends
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Reduce expenses
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Accommodate peak business times
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Operate the hotels at a profit
Our audit team is in place to reduce financial risk and ensure financially sound hotels by:
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Monitoring bad debt
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Regularly testing internal audit processes
SALES & MARKETING
Engaged. Accessible. Local. LTD Hospitality services include sales leadership that is divided regionally based on our hotel locations. A local presence helps provide focus and accountability to high-impact assets.
The entire department aims to achieve market share growth through a consistent and measured approach. The regional sales teams strive to exceed client expectations by:
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Utilizing common procedures & processes
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Sharing best practices
Revenue Management
Increased revenue, bigger profit margins and continuous improvement are our goals. Our revenue management team’s strategic and practical experience accomplishes these, while building the value of our hotels and franchises from day one
By applying our analytical tools, we ensure insightful decision-making. By leveraging our valued brand relationships, we remain ahead of the curve.
The corporate revenue management team partners with each hotel to develop and utilize the following:
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Customized approach
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Inventory control
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Segmentation analysis
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Forecasting
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Demand generation
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Consistent pricing
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Weekly calls for revenue maximization
Rob Sanders oversees all Revenue Management functions for LTD’s portfolio and ensures that strategies are aligned with the company’s vision and direction.
He brings over 20 years of experience in regional and sales leadership positions with premiere hospitality management companies, representing brands like Marriott, Starwood, Hilton, Choice Hotels, and IHG. This exposure offers a unique ability to blend top-level client management and over-arching sales strategy with multi-brand revenue leadership.
Rob has a BS in Business Administration and has completed executive education programs with Cornell University.
Justin Ennis is the Regional Director of Revenue Strategy for LTD’s portfolio and ensures that hotel/portfolio level forecasts are based on current business volumes trends, market data to maximize rooms revenue.
He brings over 10 years of experience in revenue strategy and additional experience in front office management. With his extensive knowledge of hospitality and regional seasonality, Justin is able to create and develop pricing strategies in conjunction with the individuality of each hotel.
Justin has a BS in Hospitality & Tourism Management from Virginia Tech.