Expert Branded Hotel Project Management Services

Latitude Asset Management delivers branded hotel project management services for owners, developers, lenders, and investors navigating complex hospitality assets. From brand strategy and operator transitions to openings, renovations, rebranding, and asset oversight, the team combines hotel operations, real estate, finance, and cross-border expertise to protect value, improve execution, and align every project with ownership’s investment objectives.

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Our Branded Hotel Project Management Services

Integrated hotel project leadership across brand strategy, transitions, operations, asset oversight, and investment execution.

Brand Transitions

Manage RFPs, due diligence, franchise negotiations, management contracts, and 90–180-day handovers to keep ownership, brands, and operators aligned through critical transition periods.

Hotel Operations

Guide hotel openings, renovations, rebrandings, revenue strategy, cost controls, service standards, brand compliance, and financial performance oversight from planning through stabilized operations.

Portfolio Strategy

Design portfolio architecture by balancing geographies, segments, brands, operators, and cycle positioning to support diversification, performance goals, and broader capital strategy.

Owner Representation

Act as the owner’s proxy, monitoring operator accountability, capital planning, asset performance, and execution to safeguard value and drive investment-aligned growth.

Strategic Development

Turn hospitality opportunities into investable assets with development strategy, deal structuring, strategic partnerships, cross-border growth planning, and market expansion guidance.

Asset Management

Optimize every ownership phase through disciplined asset management, operational insight, capital allocation, performance benchmarking, and risk-adjusted return planning.

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Our Hotel Project Management Process

Define Ownership Objectives

Latitude begins by clarifying ownership goals, investment priorities, asset status, brand obligations, market positioning, and stakeholder expectations. This creates a shared decision framework before capital, operator, or transition decisions are made.

Assess Brands And Operators

Structure The Project Plan

Oversee Hands-On Execution

Stabilize And Optimize Performance

The Latitude Difference

Why Choose Latitude Asset Management?

Latitude Asset Management combines institutional discipline with real-world hospitality execution.

360° Expertise

Hotel operations, real estate, finance, and brand strategy integrated into one execution platform.

Investor Mindset

Owner-focused decision making combines investment discipline with practical, hands-on hotel execution.

Cross-Border

Regional leaders connect local market realities across the Americas with international hospitality standards.

Trusted Network

Long-standing relationships with owners, brands, operators, lenders, and local stakeholders accelerate alignment.

Meet The Latitude Team

Senior hospitality leaders with cross-border execution experience.

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Haizar Baiz

CEO and Head of Asset Management

Haizar Baiz is the CEO and Head of Asset Management at Latitude Asset Management, bringing over 18 years of industry experience across hotel operations, real estate, and finance. His career spans representing major brands, operating large-scale hotels, and advocating for investors across the Americas, giving him a rare 360° view of the hotel business. Known for turning around underperforming assets and growing market share, Haizar combines strategic insight with hands-on execution to drive measurable value creation. A Cornell-certified hotel investment and asset management professional, he leverages his multicultural background and fluency in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French to build authentic trust with investors and partners across borders, ensuring every engagement is grounded in regional understanding and institutional discipline.

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Reid Morrison

Chief Brand Strategy Officer

Reid Morrison serves as Chief Brand Strategy Officer at Latitude Asset Management, contributing over three decades of leadership across hospitality, real estate, and technology. Throughout his distinguished career, he has led commercial strategy, optimized sales and revenue performance, and driven transformational growth for full-service properties and multi-brand portfolios across major markets. Reid is recognized for blending deep operational insight with forward-thinking strategy, focusing on long-term value creation through disciplined execution and data-driven decision making. His experience managing global teams and leveraging emerging technologies equips him to identify high-impact opportunities, streamline hotel performance, and deliver clear, strategic guidance to owners and investors navigating complex hospitality markets.

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Anthony Del Gaudio

Chief Business Development Officer

Anthony Del Gaudio is the Chief Business Development Officer at Latitude Asset Management, with over 35 years of experience working alongside hotel owners, investment groups, asset managers, and operators across the hospitality industry. He is highly regarded for his expertise in asset repositioning, startup operations, deal structuring, comprehensive asset evaluation, and performance optimization. Anthony's distinguished career includes 14 years with Hyatt Hotels, 19 years with Loews Hotels, and three years with InterContinental Hotel Group, spanning wholly owned, managed, and franchise operations. His deep experience supporting portfolios from single assets to large multi-property holdings makes him an invaluable resource for investors and owners seeking disciplined, results-driven asset management solutions.

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Germán Ongay

Senior Strategic Partner (Mexico)

Germán Ongay is a Senior Strategic Partner for Mexico at Latitude Asset Management, bringing more than four decades of leadership experience in Mexico's hotel industry. Having served as CEO of Óptima Hoteles de México and Regional Vice President of Sales and Franchise Development for IHG Hotels & Resorts in Mexico, he is widely recognized for his expertise in franchise growth, brand expansion, and strategic market positioning. Throughout his career, Germán has led complex negotiations and development initiatives with major international brands, supporting hotel openings across key national markets. At Latitude, he drives regional brand strategy, franchise negotiations, and market expansion initiatives, leveraging deep industry relationships with owners, developers, and global brands to deliver well-structured growth strategies.

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Olmedo Herrera

Partner and Operations Lead (Colombian Hub)

Olmedo Herrera is a Partner and Operations Lead for Latitude Asset Management's Colombian Hub, bringing decades of experience leading large, full-service hotels across Latin America. As a seasoned General Manager and senior operator throughout the region, he is widely respected for his operational leadership and strong relationships with owners, operators, brands, and local stakeholders. Olmedo has successfully guided hotel openings, renovations, and rebranding initiatives from early planning through stabilized operations. At Latitude, he serves as the firm's on-the-ground operations expert for Latin America, overseeing hotel operations, openings, and transitions. His deep regional knowledge and hands-on market insight enable disciplined execution that drives performance and delivers long-term value for investors and owners.

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Simon Lagardera

Vice President, Business Development (Caribbean)

Simon Lagardera serves as Vice President of Business Development for the Caribbean at Latitude Asset Management, bringing a powerful blend of hospitality expertise and entrepreneurial leadership. A graduate in Hotel Administration from Venezuela, Simon began his career in hotel operations before becoming a serial entrepreneur, founding and leading businesses across multiple industries throughout the Caribbean. This dual background enables him to understand both operational realities and the strategic priorities of investors and owners. At Latitude, he leads growth and business development initiatives across the Caribbean, leveraging his regional network and business acumen to identify opportunities and build trusted partnerships. He works closely with owners and investors to connect local opportunities with international standards and drive sustainable, long-term value creation.

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Randy Crohn

Real Estate Investment Advisor

Randy Crohn is a Real Estate Investment Advisor at Latitude Asset Management, offering broad international experience in real estate, strategic partnerships, and cross-border growth. His career includes deal structuring, technology-enabled ventures, and senior leadership roles within global organizations, providing a well-rounded perspective on value creation and market expansion. Randy is recognized for navigating complex environments with clarity and precision, skillfully aligning stakeholders and uncovering high-impact strategic opportunities. His extensive experience working across multiple countries and cultures strengthens his capacity to support investors with informed judgment, strong relationships, and a disciplined, long-term approach to performance. Randy's cross-border insight adds significant depth to Latitude's investment advisory capabilities across the Americas.

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Javier Revelo

Financial Analysis & Research Advisor (CFA)

Javier Revelo is the Financial Analysis and Research Advisor at Latitude Asset Management, bringing deep financial expertise and analytical rigor developed across institutional investment management, corporate treasury, and hospitality analytics in global markets. A CFA charterholder, Javier began his career in portfolio risk and portfolio management before moving into senior roles focused on revenue strategy, forecasting, and performance analytics within hospitality and transportation platforms. This unique combination of institutional finance discipline and commercial operating insight allows him to bridge investment strategy with real-world hotel performance. At Latitude, he leads financial analysis and research across acquisitions, portfolio strategy, and performance initiatives, supporting investors with disciplined underwriting, scenario analysis, and capital structure evaluation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are branded hotel project management services?

Branded hotel project management coordinates the strategic, operational, financial, and brand-related work required to move a hotel project forward. This can include brand selection, franchise negotiations, operator alignment, opening plans, renovation oversight, rebranding, transition management, asset performance tracking, and owner representation. The goal is to keep each stakeholder accountable while protecting investment objectives.

Who benefits from branded hotel project management?

How does Latitude help with brand and operator transitions?

How long does a hotel operator transition take?

Can Latitude manage hotel openings, renovations, or rebranding?

Does Latitude work with distressed hotel assets?

What makes Latitude different from a traditional consultant?

How do we start a branded hotel project with Latitude?

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Certified Expertise

Awards and Recognition

Cornell hotel investment certification

Cornell Certified

Advanced hotel investment and asset management training.

CFA charterholder credential

CFA Charterholder

Recognized institutional finance and investment credential.

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Institutional Standards

Disciplined execution across hospitality investment projects.

Start Your Hotel Project With Confidence

Share your hotel project goals, current challenges, and ownership priorities. Latitude Asset Management will review the opportunity and recommend a clear next step.

Contact Us Today

You can also send us a quick email at contact@latitude-am.com.