Our Experts

70 % of all hotel room purchases are now made online. 83% of these buyers first consult a review site before making a purchase. Your past customers are having a conversation about you that is broadcast worldwide. You may not like what they are saying, maybe it  is time for you to join the conversation? Learn more about Stephen > >

Troy Bennett joins Strato Hotel Consultants with 20 years of experience in every aspect of hotel management, planning, building, and finance. He has operated all product tiers- from mid-scale hotels, Learn more about Troy > >

Tony (Anthony) Livermore is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, He is a highly experienced, respected international hotel and casino finance executive with a specialty Learn more about Tony > >

Dave Costain is a highly accomplished operations executive with an extensive track record in hospitality management. He joins Strato Hotel Consultants with over 25 years of experience Learn more about Dave > >

Steve Ferris brings extensive experience managing and integrating renovations and development of hotels to Strato Hotel Consultants. His work on planning and construction of hotels and their associated services/amenities…Learn more about Steve > >

Mr. Bruggemeier is a highly-skilled Executive, an Entrepreneur, a Culinarian and a practitioner of Economics. He has directed several high profile restaurants including Tavern on the Green, Learn more about Carl > >

Dr. Howard Hammerman brings his passion for turning data into information to Strato Hotel Consultants. He is able to access virtually any type of database and use his insight and training to detect patterns… Learn more about Howard > >

Allison Ahrens brings over 17 years of Hospitality Sales, Marketing and Revenue Management expertise to Strato Hotel Consultants. Her roll as Executive Director of Corporate Clients TravelCLICK Learn more about Allison > >

Scott Weber’s career spans over 30 years of hospitality experience, including 10 years in leadership roles with Starwood Hotel and Resorts / Westin, and 18 years with Doubletree Hotel Corporation. Learn more about Scott > >

Graham Downes has practiced internationally for over 20 years and is registered in various states in the USA, Great Britain, and South Africa. He has established a reputation as a testament for lifestyle Learn more about Graham > >

Jil Larson brings over 20 years of luxury and upscale hotel experience to Strato Hotel Consultants, with a proven track record of revenue management success in positions with Starwood, Marriott Learn more about Jil > >

Jeanne Datz-Rice is a 30+ year marketing and public relations professional who specializes in hospitality communications. Her accomplishments include creating the PR department for Hilton Hotels in Hawaii Learn more about Jeanne > >

Jennifer Nicholas has more than 15 years of leadership experience in luxury hospitality environments, including ski areas, high-end retail, hotels, restaurants, spa resorts, and golf courses Learn more about Jennifer > >

Ric Dennis’ unique background has earned him multi-faceted expertise, especially in food & beverage operations, catering sales, and team member training & development. Dennis discovered his passion Learn more about Ric > >

Scott Frothingham offers revenue management and e-commerce expertise to LHC clients so that they can achieve optimum RevPAR performance. He is the founder of Hotel-Revenue-Management.com, Learn more about Scott > >

Suzie Swan joins Strato Hotel Consultants with over 22 years in the industry. Swan’s career has taken her across the continent throughout the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean islands. Learn more about Suzie > >

Vickie Riddle is well-versed in both sales and operations, as well as big-picture strategizing. She came to Leading Hotel Consultants with over 14 years in the hotel industry. Her experience with both limited-service Learn more about Vickie > >

Christopher Frewin brings exceptional clarity, design, sense, and purpose to any hotel. His experience allows him to bring brands to life across the spectrum of media – from HTML to flash, from print catalogues Learn more about Christopher >>

Nicole Furlano has over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Nicole graduated from San Diego State University and her most recent post as a Regional Market Manager for ARES, Inc., Learn more about Nicole > >

Chris Baggett brings 19 years of highly successful revenue creation knowledge to Strato Hotel Consultants. Chris extensive multi property revenue management oversight experience with Hilton, Marriott… Learn more about Chris > >

Eric Sabiñano brings over 25 years of extensive experience in all facets of design, construction and project management to Strato Hotel Consultants. Eric is well established internationally… Learn more about Eric > >

Karl Buchta joins Strato Hotel Consultants with over 25 years of experience comprised of 18 plus years with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, four and a half years with Hyatt Hotels and most recently a hotel owner himself. Learn more about Karl > >

Carol Hian is a second-generation hospitality professional with extensive experience in sales and marketing. Carol has optimized numerous hotels as content specialist for Ares Travel. Learn more about Carol> >

Larry Sawyer is recognized web coordinator and design expert offering fresh insight and a passion for innovation. Larry has a proven track record in planning, designing, developing web projects. Learn more about Larry> >

Stephan Busch experience abroad with hotel and cruise companies in Asia, Europe, Canada and Russia sets the stage for Strato Hotel Consultants to immerge confidently on offshore projects. Learn more about Stephan> >

John brings 44 years experience in the architectural and construction industry to Strato Hotel Consultants. Burk has held numerous architect registrations and General Contractor’s licenses. Learn more about John> >

Steve Weston is an Industry leader in Hospitality Recruitment. Steve brings twenty years of successful placement gathered in part at Snelling Search & Hospitality Management Recruiters to Strato Hotel Consultants. Learn more about Steve> >

Dave Dudar has created some of the most celebrated branding, advertising, public relations, and e-commerce initiatives in luxury hotel marketing and upscale residential development over the past decade. Learn more about David> >

John DeLuna is a seasoned marketing strategist, graphic designer and copywriter. Specializing in brand development and identity design, he has helped create multi-million dollar national brands. Learn more about John> >

Florencia Compare, educated at Cambridge University of England and at the University of Michigan prepared her well as she was quickly recruited by the elite “Big 4” Public Accounting firm, KPMG in Montevideo, Uruguay. Learn more about Florencia> >

Larry K. Kimball has over 30 years of hotel development, finance, operations, and asset management at the corporate and operating level to Strato Hotel Consultants. Kimball as Managing Director of Horwath Hospitality and Leisure’s San Diego office… Learn more about Larry> >

Nelson Diaz his 30+ year career in the hospitality industry managing and developing world class hotels Internationally to Strato Hotel Consultants. He has conducted strategic hotel development throughout Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. Learn more about Nelson> >

Jacques De Paep is a globally known and recognized hospitality professional with over 20 years of international experience. He is responsible for the development, growth and success of several hospitality industry companies in the North and South American. Learn more about Jacques> >

Ross Buckley is a highly experienced hospitality executive with 29 years of work across a vast array of disciplines. He has worked in Resort Hotel/Golf/Conference Centers, Airport, roadside, franchised, independent locations, catering and more. Learn more about Ross> >

Kristen serves as the outreach liaison to prospective clients for Strato Hotel Consultants. Her role as the Hotel Services Consultant provides clients with the vital connection to our team of experts. Learn more about Kristen> >

Originally from a small town in North Carolina, John has been behind the lens for almost 20 years. Though never straying far from his camera, John got his professional start on the agency side of advertising. Learn more about John> >

Joe Bann brings his 25 year career to in Hospitality to Strato Hotel Consultants. Experience in all segments Resorts, Urban, Suburban, Airport and Destinations with Hilton and Starwood for the last 15 years gives Joe a perspective few posses. Learn more about Joe> >

Colombian born Iván Restrepo brings more than 35 years of international and domestic hospitality experience to Strato Hotel Consultants. His operational, sales, marketing, and revenue management experience combined provides the knowledge platform to perform consulting services from. Learn more about Ivan> >

With over two decades of culinary expertise, Conaway joins Strato Hotel Consultant’s Advisory Board to help hotels attract epicureans that usually frequent contemporary restaurants – yet avoid hotels.. Learn more about Rob > >

Noah brings over $120,000,000 worth of hotel renovation experience to Strato Hotel Consultant’s Advisory Board. Alpern possesses in-depth knowledge of firsthand experience, . Learn more about Noah > >

Naomi brings to Strato Hotel Consultants absolute mastery of all things sweat. Ms. Gallegos tenure in hotel chains as Fairmont & Four Seasons resulted from years of instruction by some notable culinary masters…Learn more about Naomi > >

Our experience in the hospitality world outweighs any other consulting group. As a testament to our collective experience, below is a sampling of the properties our consultants helped in their individual careers along the way.

RITZ CARLTON

Ritz Carlton Kapalua Maui

Ritz Carlton Ranch Mirage

Ritz Carlton Bachelor Gulch

Ritz Carlton Philadelphia

Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne

Ritz Carlton Reserve-Molasses Reef

Ritz Carlton Rose Island

Ritz Carlton Phoenix

Ritz Carlton Marina del Rey

HILTON

Beverly Hilton

Hilton Burbank

Hilton Costa Mesa Orange County

Hilton Glendale

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton San Francisco

Hilton Suites Anaheim

DOUBLETREE

Doubletree Anaheim/Orange

Doubletree Bakersfield

Doubletree Doheny Beach

Doubletree Fess Parker Santa Barbara Resort

Doubletree Las Vegas

Doubletree Modesto

Doubletree San Jose

Doubletree San Diego Golf Resort

Doubletree San Francisco Airport

Doubletree Santa Monica

DoubleTree Hotel & Conference Center Louisville

FOUR SEASONS

Four Seasons Biltmore

HOLIDAY INN

Holiday Inn Fremont

Holiday Inn Oakland Airport

HYATT

Hyatt Grand Wailea

Hyatt Regency Poipu

Hyatt Regency Waikiki

MARRIOTT

JW Marriott Mexico City

Marriott San Diego Marina

Marriott Grand Cayman Resort

Marriott Coronado Island Resort

Marriott Tampa Waterside

Marriott Scottsdale Resort

Marriott and Morning Star Beach Resorts

Marriott Mission Valley San Diego

Marriott Atlanta Gwinnett Place

Marriott Marina del Rey

Marriott Miami Dade Land

Marriott Norfolk Waterside

Marriott’s Frenchman’s Reef

Marriott Marina del Rey

Marriott Scottsdale Suites

Ma Marriott Dallas Quorum Center

Marriott Seattle Airport

Marriott Memphis Convention Center

Marriott Albuquerque

Marriott Tampa Westshore

Marriott Tampa Airport

Renaissance Mayflower Hotel DC

LOWES

Loews Madison Hotel – DC

STARWOOD

W Hotel Seattle

Westin LAX

Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center- Santiago, Chile

San Cristobal Hotel – A Starwood Luxury Collection – Santiago, Chile

Sheraton Hotel, Phoenix

Sheraton National DC

Sheraton Suites Tucson

Sheraton Anchorage

WYNDHAM

Wyndham Bristol Washington DC

FULL SERVICE INDEPENDENT

Atlantis

Viceroy Anguilla Resort & Residences

Disneyland Hotel

Bimini Big Game Resort & Marina

Desert Princess Golf Resort & Spa

Morrison House

The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Ocean Club Harbor Side

Ojai Valley Inn and Spa

Palm Canyon Golf Resort
Palmilla

The Porto Vista

The Sands at Grace Bay

The River House

La Posada de Santa Fe

La Fonda on the Plaza, Santa Fe

Casa Monica Hotel, St Augustine

Celebration Hotel, Orlando

Cap Juluca, Anguilla

Hotel ICON, Houston

Crown Sterling Suites – LA, SF & South Florida

SELECT SERVICE

Best Western Potomac View

Hampton Inn Buena Park

Hampton Inn Sacramento Elk Grove

Hilton Garden Inn LAX

Springhill Suites Modesto

Extended Stay America (multiple properties)