Valor Hospitality Partners

We're proud to announce Julien Bergue, Co-Founder & Managing Partner for the Middle East, CIS, Central Asia has been nominated for Hozpitality's Best Hospitality/Tourism Leaders Power List in the Middle East.

Join us in supporting this great recognition for Julien's sterling work expanding our relationships and portfolio in the region.

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Meet Robyn Williams, Head of Strategy for Valor Africa at the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum in Botswana this week.

Robyn will be moderator for the 'Beyond the Pitch' panel discussing what hospitality investors and financiers would like to know.

We are thrilled to announce our portfolio expansion in Zanzibar in partnership with CPS Africa, providing our advisory and management services for Fumba Town, a new mixed-use development project, branded lifestyle residences in Paje and Zanzibar's first Canopy By Hilton set to open at the end of 2027.

Head of Advisory, Mark Jakins says, “Valor is evolving and expanding from a world of globally branded or independent hotel and lodge hospitality management into a hospitality partner of choice for many African developers who see the enormous potential of mixed-use, branded residences, and lifestyle developments with or without hotel anchors."

As Valor continues to evolve in the hospitality space, we look forward to our new partnership with CPS and the success with this project coming to life.

Read further into the announcement below:

Valor Hospitality enters the branded residences advisory and management market for lifestyle, mixed-use precincts and a first in Zanzibar - Valor Hospitality Global leader in integrated hotel management and operations solutions, Valor Hospitality Partners (Valor), has expanded its East African presence and expertise through branded residences and urban city hospitality management in collaboration with developers, CPS, for Zanzibar’s pioneering mixed-us...

We are thrilled to be attending The Lodging Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, USA this year.

Chief Development Officer of Valor Americas, Dwayne Marshall, will be a panelists on Tuesday, October 8th's Concurrent Think Tanks session discussing opportunities and challenges in hospitality projects.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Eli Fuchs, Regional Director of Operations, was recently featured in Hospitality Technology sharing his thoughts on the evolution of guest services.

He touches on having a standard for excellence, how guest experiences have changed overtime and the future of the hospitality industry.

Read further into his article below!

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We want to officially welcome our newest property, Hilton Garden Inn Haymarket into the Valor family!

Located in Haymarket, Virginia, the hotel features 117 guest rooms, two on-site restaurants, a fitness center, business center, event space and more.

Dwayne Marshall, Chief Development Officer, Americas says "Valor is encouraged by our company’s continued growth in North America as we further our presence in the Mid-Atlantic."

We look forward to the anticipated success of this property and continuing our commitment to providing hospitality excellence around the globe.

Read further into the announcement below:
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Take a look at the newest drone footage showcasing the development at Dunluce Lodge in Portrush, Northern Ireland.

Dunluce overlooks the fourth fairway at Royal Portrush Golf Club where the 153rd Open Championship will tee off in July of next year.

We are counting down the days to opening and look forward to the continued progress on the Causeway Coast!

Read more into the project below:
https://valorhospitality.com/new-drone-footage-showcases-luxurious-dunluce-lodge/

Faris Satli, Business Development Director in our Middle East & Asia region, recently shared his thoughts on the rise of the hotel franchising model.

He says, "today, the global hotel franchise market is anticipated to grow from US$ 37 Billion in 2023 to US$ 77 Billion in 2032, although the franchise model is mature in USA, it keeps emerging in Europe ranging between 59 to nearly 90% across the top international hotel brands."

Read further into his insights below!

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Chris Martha, VP of Food & Beverage, was recently featured in HotelExecutive sharing his expertise on building a high performing F&B team.

He touches on having an authentic perspective and taking a comprehensive approach as you are recruiting top talent, building a continuous learning culture, retaining performers and maintaining a competitive edge.

Read further into his article below!

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Paige Harris, VP of Architecture & Design, was recently featured in Hospitality Design Magazine's, 'The People Issue'.

Paige speaks to her thorough experience in the hospitality industry and her current role within Valor.

She also highlights memorable and recent projects, Cloudland at McLemore Resort in Rising Fawn, GA and Dunluce Lodge in Portrush, Northern Ireland.

Read further into her commentary below!

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Join us in welcoming our newest African Hotelitarians, Gerhard De Jager as Head of Finance and Robyn Williams as Head of Strategy.

Both Gerhard and Robyn serve as industry experts and join Valor Africa with strategic positions to support our continued growth in the Africa region.

We look forward to the value they will bring to our team and the anticipated success along the way.

Welcome to the team!

Jeremy Sadler, General Manager for Valor Americas, recently was featured in HotelExecutive sharing his expertise on hotel dining.

He touches on crafting immersive guest experiences, developing partnerships with local businesses, menu curation, sustainability practices and more.

Read further into Jeremy's article below!

https://ow.ly/JATR50SCwtT

Embracing Locally Sourced Ingredients in Hotel Dining Jeremy Sadler, General Manager at 106 Jefferson Huntsville explores today's hospitality landscape where guests seek authentic and locally inspired dining experiences that connect dishes and flavors with the heritage of their travel destinations. Sadler embraces the recent shift in consumer preferenc...

Recently, our Americas Corporate Team and General Managers came together for our biannual GM meeting in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.

The week was full of team building, developing new ideas and strategies, community service activities and more.

A special thank you to our incredible Hotelitarians, partners and vendors for their hard work to make this week happen.

We look forward to our next meeting in January and continuing to strive for excellence as a company!

We are thrilled Cloudland at McLemore Resort, Curio by Hilton in Rising Fawn, GA, USA has been featured as the lead resort on the "Best Mountain Town Resorts in the US" by HGTV.com.

We are so proud to be part of this journey and look forward to the continued excellence in store for this property.

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Americas Vice President of Operations, Ashley Dora, was recently featured in The Business Journals sharing her journey in the hospitality industry and her passion for operations.

Ashley shares, 'at Valor, my passion my for operations compels me to strive for greatness, to push the boundaries and perceptions of what is possible and inspire those around me to do the same."

Read further into the article below!

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Next week, we are headed back to the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum in Windhoek, Namibia.

Connect with us and learn how our unique management and franchising capabilities with global hospitality brands are the perfect solution for aspiring investors, property owners or independent hoteliers looking to take advantage of this new age of growth.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us in congratulating our team at voco Johannesburg Rosebank in South Africa for being recognised by IHG for 'Best Top Line Performance' across IMEA.

We are so proud of our Hotelitarians who have been an integral part in making this property a success.

Cheers to another great year ahead!

Valor celebrates World Environment Day!

We are committed each day to making a positive impact in our communities around the globe.

As our company continues to grow, our sustainability efforts remain a top priority within every project we work on.

Read more into our initiatives below:
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Join our amazing General Manager of voco Johannesburg Rosebank, Jessica Redinger, Wednesday, June 12 at the Hotel & Hospitality Expo Africa!

Jessica is presenting on enhancing synergies between owners and operators.

She will dive into how owners and operators must show cohesive determination and trust to gain investor’s confidence. This session will explore the various ways to manage the expectations and interests of different stakeholders.

Don't miss out on these key insights. See you there: https://ow.ly/NglI50S7aGi