
Horwath HTL, the world’s only independent advisory brand focused one hundred percent on hospitality, tourism, and leisure development, announced today that Bryan Younge has joined the firm as Managing Partner, Practice Leader – Valuation Advisory Americas. In his new role, Younge will oversee the firm’s advisory services across the Americas and work alongside John Fareed, Global Chairman of Horwath HTL.
With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Younge has built some of the most successful teams in the field, driving performance and elevating the careers and personal brands of those around him. His expertise spans valuation, investment advisory, and strategic financial analysis, and he has played a pivotal role in developing three high-performing specialty practice groups at leading global commercial real estate firms. Throughout his career, Younge has consistently been at the forefront of the industry, leading teams at prestigious firms such as Newmark, Colliers, Cushman & Wakefield, Deloitte, Andersen, PwC, Sage Hospitality Resources, and HVS. Additionally, Younge is widely sought after by leading legal firms for his expert litigation support and testimony, providing critical analytics and trial testimony in high-stakes, multi-billion dollar merger and acquisition assignments. His ability to drive both firm success and the professional growth of others has been a hallmark of his leadership.
“We are excited to welcome Bryan to Horwath HTL as Managing Partner and Practice Leader. His extensive experience and proven track record in the industry make him the ideal fit for our team,” said John Fareed, Global Chairman, Horwath HTL. “Bringing Bryan on as a partner is a key step in our broader succession plan, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional service to our clients while positioning ourselves for continued growth.”
In addition to Younge’s appointment, Horwath HTL will be expanding its team with the addition of several new professionals across a variety of positions within the Americas region. This strategic expansion will help support the firm’s ongoing growth and strengthen its capabilities in delivering comprehensive solutions to clients in the hospitality industry.
Under Younge’s leadership, the firm has launched the highly anticipated Horwath HTL MarketCompass Lodging Reports, covering 110 markets across the United States with greater depth, frequency, and breadth than any other hotel market report. These reports offer insights into occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR trends across all six class scales, detailed economic contexts, and a proprietary Market Performance Ranking (MPR) for each market. The MPR is based on dozens of advanced factors, including current, past, and expected performance, collected daily to accurately assess each market’s characteristics and its standing relative to all other U.S. markets.
“At Horwath HTL, we are committed to being the leading global advisor in the hospitality industry. As we expand in 2025, we will strategically select a small, highly skilled group of professionals nationwide to ensure our clients receive unparalleled service,” said Bryan Younge, Managing Partner, Practice Leader – Valuation Advisory Americas. “Our mission is to build the industry’s most specialized, experienced, and client-focused team, delivering cutting-edge valuation and true advisory solutions. While these disciplines are widely practiced, we aim to redefine them and set a new standard for excellence in hospitality, tourism, and leisure consultancy.”
“I am thrilled to join Horwath HTL and contribute my valuation expertise to such a distinguished firm,” Younge continued. “Working alongside John Fareed, a true leader in our field, is an honor and an invaluable opportunity. I look forward to helping drive the firm’s success and learning from one of the industry’s most respected figures.”