Hospitality Real Estate Development Consultants in Oregon

Latitude Asset Management helps Oregon hotel owners, developers, lenders, and investors turn hospitality real estate opportunities into disciplined, investable strategies. From Portland-area acquisitions to resort and extended-stay concepts across the state, our consultants combine hotel operations, finance, brand strategy, and asset oversight to protect capital, improve performance, and create long-term value.

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Our Hospitality Real Estate Development Consulting Services

Integrated hospitality real estate consulting for development, investment strategy, capital planning, operators, and asset performance.

Strategic Development

Turn hospitality opportunities into investable assets with strategic guidance across development planning, deal structure, stakeholder alignment, and long-term value creation.

Portfolio Strategy

Design balanced hotel portfolios by evaluating geographies, segments, brands, operators, cycle positioning, and performance goals across target investment markets.

Capital Solutions

Structure capital, align investment partners, and uncover opportunities through disciplined judgment, strong relationships, and clarity in complex transaction environments.

Investment Advisory

Enhance liquidity, evaluate returns, and support acquisitions with underwriting, scenario analysis, research, forecasting, and capital structure evaluation.

Operator Transitions

Lead brand strategy, franchise negotiations, operator RFPs, due diligence, contract negotiations, and structured 90–180 day transition planning.

Owner Representation

Represent ownership interests through asset-level oversight, operator accountability, capital planning, performance monitoring, and disciplined execution against investment objectives.

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Our Development Advisory Process

Define Investment Objectives

We begin by clarifying ownership objectives, capital expectations, timeline, and risk tolerance. For Oregon hospitality projects, we also consider local demand drivers such as Portland business travel, wine country tourism, university markets, and seasonal leisure patterns.

Analyze Market and Asset Fit

Build the Strategic Roadmap

Guide Execution and Performance

The Latitude Difference

Why Choose Latitude Asset Management?

Latitude brings institutional discipline and hands-on hotel experience to every investment decision.

360° Expertise

We combine hotel operations, real estate, and finance into one aligned advisory perspective.

Investor Mindset

Our recommendations are built for owner outcomes, capital stewardship, and risk-adjusted returns.

Market Insight

We understand Oregon’s varied demand drivers, from Portland business travel to seasonal leisure markets.

Cross-Border Reach

Our Americas platform connects Oregon opportunities with brand, operator, and capital relationships.

Meet The Advisory Team

Senior hospitality advisors with cross-border investment expertise.

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.

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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 does a hospitality real estate development consultant do?

A hospitality real estate development consultant helps owners and investors evaluate whether a hotel opportunity can become a viable, investable asset. This includes market positioning, brand and operator selection, capital strategy, underwriting, feasibility considerations, and execution planning. Latitude Asset Management also brings hands-on hotel operations and asset management expertise, so recommendations are grounded in real property performance.

When should I hire a hotel development consultant?

How can Latitude Asset Management support hotel developers in Oregon?

Do you help with both new hotel development and existing assets?

What is included in your hospitality real estate consulting process?

Can you advise on hotel brands, franchise agreements, and operators?

Do you work with distressed hospitality assets or lender-controlled hotels?

How are hospitality real estate consulting fees structured?

Still Evaluating Your Next Move?

Connect with our hospitality investment team for tailored guidance.

Certified & Disciplined

Awards and Recognition

Cornell-certified hotel investment credential

Cornell Certification

Advanced hotel investment and asset management training.

CFA charterholder certification

CFA Charterholder

Recognized institutional investment analysis credential.

Institutional advisory trust indicator

Institutional Discipline

Hospitality expertise with institutional execution standards.

Discuss Your Oregon Hospitality Investment

Share your development, acquisition, repositioning, or portfolio challenge and our advisory team will respond with clear next steps.

Contact Us Today

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