LWHA Asset Management Services (LWHA), a hospitality advisory firm, and Meyer Jabara HotelsÊ(MJH), a hotel ownership and management group, have teamed to operate a portfolio of five hotels in North and South Carolina.
LWHA will serve as asset manager, while Meyer Jabara Hotels will oversee day-to-day operations.
Meyer Jabara Hotels has equity in this portfolio, with the majority ownership stake being held by NCSC Hospitality Portfolio LLC, a conglomerate of private real estate investors. This will be the first time LWHA and Meyer Jabara will work collaboratively on hotel assets.
ÒThe investors of NCSC Hospitality Portfolio LLC plan to acquire select service hotels in markets that are expanding through population and income growth,Ó said Gary Isenberg, President of LWHA Asset Management Services. ÒThe addition of this portfolio will significantly increase the number of properties under contract by LWHA Asset Management Services.
ÒWe connected with Meyer Jabara Hotels because of its directed focus on select service, and of course, because of its stellar reputation in the industry,Ó said MrÊIsenberg. “We will work closely with Meyer Jabara Hotels in overseeing the performance of each of these hotels; collectively we are striving for profitability and increasing the asset value of this collection.Ó
The portfolio is comprised of a variety of well established brands in expanding, opportunistic markets, and consists of the following five hotel properties:
Fairfield Inn Myrtle Beach North, South Carolina (86 Rooms)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, North Carolina (131 Rooms)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Goldsboro, North Carolina (92 Rooms)
Fairfield Inn Charlotte Northlake, North Carolina (93 Rooms)
Comfort Suites Gastonia, North Carolina (109 Rooms)
Renovation, repositioning and growth
Approximately $5 million will be allocated for property renovations portfolio wide. The infusion of capital is intended to maintain the properties, sustain cash flow, and improve the guest experience. The goal is to continue maintaining and expanding the cash flow through renovations, operating efficiencies, and market expansion.ÊUltimately, Isenberg said his client NCSC hopes to grow the portfolio to more than a dozen properties in the next 12 to 24 months.
LWHA and MJH are enthusiastic about the Carolinas as a market, noting that these markets are growing economies with significant infrastructure and demand generator expansion plans, and a solid corporate business base. The outlook for this region remains positive.
ÒThese five assets boast consistent cash flow and represent some of the industry’s top brands,Ó said Justin Jabara, Meyer Jabara Hotels Vice President of Development. ÒBoth the properties and their respective markets are expanding through population and income growth, as the Carolinas continue to be a favorite relocation and retirement destination. Universities, military, medical facilities, conference centers, sporting and manufacturing are also proving to be key demand generators.
ÒTogether, LWHA and Meyer Jabara Hotels are bringing more than 110 years of combined hotel and asset management experience to these properties,Ó said Mr Jabara. ÒThis is an exciting opportunity not just for growing our respective portfolios, but for increasing sales, improving operations and driving revenues for these hotels through renovations, repositioning and expert management. The performance potential for these assets is limitless. We look forward to collaborating with LWHA, and expanding on this relationship in the future.Ó
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