General
With HVS Hotel Management on board for a property opening or major repositioning, you will be working with hotel management experts that have gone through the hotel development and opening experience a countless number of times. We have the capacity to oversee everything from concept development, site selection, design coordination and contractor selection to the stocking of shelves and obtaining the right equipment, décor, licenses, and staff as well as the organizing of opening events. We can help any investor through the experience of developing and opening any size hotel, motel, or resort.
Professional Input and Opinions
With our knowledge of and background in hotel operations we are able to consult with the architects and designers concerning design criteria, requirements, and layouts of all functioning areas of the hotel. We can also lend our expertise to the development of general themes and concepts and can assist in the selection and preparation of designs for all furnishings, operating equipment, and operating supplies. Additionally, we are able to review and advise schematics, architectural and engineering plans, and specifications for all aspects of a hotel property. With our expertise we are able to make recommendations and advise changes to plans and specifications whenever necessary.
Compliance
As the operator we are able to obtain and maintain all licenses and permits required of the owner. We will assist the owner in understanding and adhering to all applicable laws, rules, regulations, requirements, and ordinances that are pertinent to hotel operation such as employment law and ADA requirements.
Staffing
In assisting with your opening, we can creatively recruit, hire, and effectively train the right people to help you accomplish your goals. Our employment process includes criminal and credit check for all staff followed by detailed orientation and training leading to industry wide certification that contribute to the professionalism and retention of the hotel’s staff.
Pre-Opening Marketing
Grand opening activities should help to launch your property into the market. HVS Hotel Management’s sales and marketing experience is a great asset in this endeavor. As operator we can coordinate all grand opening activities, sales efforts, advertising, and promotion necessary for the opening of a property. The scope and style of the opening activities need to be appropriate for the hotel itself, the community and the targeted demand generators / markets.
Banking, Reporting, and Record-keeping
We are able, on behalf of the owner, to deposit and disburse the appropriate monies and keep record of the monies utilized in the development of the property. Every month, we will provide the appropriate detailed financial statements, schedules and progress reports. In addition, we will maintain the appropriate records related to development.
Planning and Progress Monitoring
Microsoft Project software helps us manage schedules and resources, collaborate on projects, and analyze project information. When projects are larger, more complex and involve more people and companies we can use Microsoft Project Server which allows internet access for all those involved in managing and carrying out the development or repositioning project.
Fees and Staffing
Fees for Technical and Pre-Opening services are entirely a function of the level of responsibility and involvement HVS Hotel Management assumes. For staffing an appropriate balance is found between current staff and temporary staff and consultants so that our client’s resources are used most efficiently.
