Commercial Real Estate Asset Management Solutions

Latitude Asset Management helps hotel owners, developers, lenders, and investors strengthen commercial real estate performance through disciplined asset oversight. From operational reviews and capital planning to operator accountability, portfolio strategy, and turnaround support, our team connects hospitality expertise with financial rigor. Across the U.S. and the Americas, we focus on practical decisions that protect value, improve returns, and support durable ownership outcomes.

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Our Commercial Real Estate Asset Management Services

Integrated hotel asset management, financial analysis, operational leadership, and strategic support for complex ownership objectives.

Asset Oversight

Act as an owner's representative to monitor property execution, capital planning, operator accountability, and performance against defined investment objectives.

Hotel Operations

Provide operating leadership across revenue strategy, cost control, service standards, brand compliance, openings, renovations, and stabilized hotel performance.

Portfolio Strategy

Design diversified hotel portfolio strategies using cycle-aware market intelligence, benchmarking, geography, brand, operator, and segmentation analysis.

Financial Advisory

Support acquisitions, portfolio decisions, and performance initiatives with underwriting, scenario analysis, liquidity planning, and capital structure evaluation.

Distressed Assets

Develop stabilization and recovery plans for underperforming, lender-controlled, and REO hotel assets while protecting value through changing conditions.

Brand Transitions

Lead brand and operator transition planning, including RFPs, due diligence, contract negotiations, and coordinated 90- to 180-day handovers.

Owner Focused Execution

Turn Property Insight Into Lasting Value

Commercial real estate asset management demands more than reporting; it requires a clear connection between investment intent and property-level execution. Latitude Asset Management combines hotel operations, real estate, and finance to assess performance, challenge assumptions, guide capital decisions, and hold operators accountable. For U.S. investors managing assets across the Americas, our hands-on perspective helps translate complex market and operational data into disciplined actions built for long-term, risk-adjusted value.

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The Latitude Difference

Why Choose Latitude Asset Management?

Specialized expertise for owners and investors navigating hotel real estate decisions.

Owner Mindset

We think like owners, aligning property decisions with capital preservation and long-term investment objectives.

Full-Cycle Insight

Our team connects hotel operations, real estate, and finance across each stage of ownership.

Cross-Border Reach

Regional leaders bring local market understanding to U.S. investors pursuing opportunities across the Americas.

Hands-On Discipline

We pair institutional analysis with direct operational engagement to improve accountability and execution.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Experienced hospitality, real estate, and finance leaders.

Portrait of Haizar Baiz, CEO and Head of Asset Management at Latitude Asset Management

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.

Portrait of Olmedo Herrera, Partner and Operations Lead at Latitude Asset Management

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.

Portrait of Simon Lagardera, Vice President of Business Development for the Caribbean at Latitude Asset Management

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 does commercial real estate asset management involve?

Commercial real estate asset management aligns a property's business plan, operations, capital needs, and investment objectives. For hotel assets, it commonly includes reviewing financial performance, benchmarking revenue and costs, monitoring operators, evaluating capital projects, managing brand compliance, and reporting on risks and opportunities. The purpose is to protect asset value while improving risk-adjusted returns throughout the ownership period.

How is hotel asset management different from hotel management?

When should an owner hire an asset manager?

What financial metrics are reviewed for hotel assets?

Can asset management help an underperforming hotel?

What support is provided during a brand or operator transition?

How does portfolio strategy support hotel investors?

What should lenders consider when managing a defaulted hotel asset?

Have Questions About Your Hotel Asset?

Speak with experienced advisors about your ownership priorities and next steps.

Credentials That Matter

Awards and Recognition

Cornell-certified hotel investment professional credential

Cornell Certification

Specialized hotel investment and asset management training.

CFA charterholder credential

CFA Charterholder

Institutional financial analysis and investment discipline.

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Hospitality Expertise

Experienced leadership across hotel investment lifecycle.

Put Your Hotel Assets to Work

Share your portfolio objectives and challenges. Our team will help identify a practical path toward stronger performance and value.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 215-872-5444. You can also send us a quick email at anthony@latitude-am.com.