VAST EXPERIENCE - PROVEN TRACK RECORD - CURRENT PORTFOLIO
We do not have alternates so our clients are always deal with us personally, benefiting from our expertise, lived experience, education and core World Class Serviced Accommodation portfolio. We are extremely focussed, blending our knowledge and expertise in property, hospitality and business and a love of what we do.
LOOKING FOR SUPPORT?
WHETHER YOU WANT SOMEONE TO BUILD IT FOR YOU, CREATE IT WITH YOU OR COACH AND SUPPORT YOU - THERE ARE SOME KEY THINGS YOU SHOULD QUESTION BEFORE SELECTING THE RIGHT PARTNER:
WHAT IS THEIR BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE
ARE THEY CURRENTLY OPERATING SA TODAY? THEY DON'T HAVE TO BE - BUT DO THEY HAVE THE NECESSARY EXPERIENCE. DEVELOPING AND OPERATING A WORLD CLASS SERVICED ACCOMMODATION BUSINESS REQUIRES - A PRETTY UNIQUE BLEND OF PROPERTY, HOSPITALITY AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE.
WE WELCOME YOU TO REVIEW OUR CURRENT PROPERTIES, WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY, WHAT RETURNS WE DELIVER AND OUR BACKGROUNDS
HESTIA ESCAPES
Our developing Serviced Accommodation collection Hestia Escapes has World Class reviews while beating market expectations for ADR and Revenue thereby delivering ROI's in excess of 30% before we consider the asset appreciation over time. They look pretty good too.
Our Experience
We have both benefited from extensive development in 1st class businesses across many departments including: Strategic Planning, Portfolio Management, Marketing, Brand Management, Deterministics, Sales & Operations, Acquisitions, Training & Development, Finance and across roles leading teams operating £50M + businesses.
We have also created and successfully operated multiple start up's and worked across both the prvate and public sector in roles including COO, MD and CEO.
Property
Completed over 40 restaurant, hotel & bar development projects of scale - development costs of £300k - £2m and GDV up to £4,000,000
Responsibility for £100m branded property portfolio responsibility - acquiring expertise spanning the entire lifecycle of property investments, from strategic acquisitions to successful development and ongoing portfolio and operational management.
Developed Innovative Acquisition Criteria Methodologies and Systems for National Bar & Restaurant Brands
Property Mastermind Top Performer 2024
Developed a six figure Serviced Accommodation portfolio in 9 months delivering 30% + ROI
Hospitality
Developed and nurtured new hospitality brands, scaled and delivered operational excellence across existing brands
Planned, recruited and trained operational teams for more than 60 restaurant, bar, hotel openings
Combined 65+ years operating Hospitality businesses
Developed a Branded Serviced Accommodation Portfolio delivering exceptional investment returns - driven by exceptional Guest Reviews with properties recognised as AirBNB World Top 10% (one is World Top 5%).
Transformed an 11-bed hotel pub, restaurant, driving its annual turnover from £260k to an impressive £1,700,000, becoming a Times 40 Best Summer Pubs & Trip Advisor World Top 10% performer.
business & Strategy
Developed National Skills Strategies for the various governments of the United Kingdom negotiating a radical £60M funding deal for the hospitality industry with the Secretary of State
Worked strategically within or with Senior Execs from companies as varied as - M&B, TRG, Disney, BAA, McDonalds, Travelodge, Yo Sushi, Living Ventures as well as Secretary of States, Ministers and Senior Civil Servants for the UK Government.
Ideated, developed and scaled a tech company sold for seven figures.
COMPANIES THAT HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO OUR EDUCATION
Louise
UK
"Such a beautiful house which felt more like a boutique hotel! David was incredibly helpful and responsive when we had a couple of teething problems. The house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay with our toddler. A brand new highchair and travel cot were available too which was fab. Overall, the nicest AirBnB we have ever stayed in!"
Amie H
UK
"David has been my mentor for 8 years and has supported me through the journey from Professional Waitress to Owning my own company employing 35 team members and turning over >£1m. Whatever the subject I know I can lean on David's vast experience anytime."
Petra
Germany
"A fantastically beautiful and cozy house in which we felt completely comfortable! Great tasteful decor and decor. The highlight for us was the wooden Liverbird, an absolute unique item that we couldn't get enough of!
Comfortable beds, a large shower and high quality care products rounded out the stay.
David was a great host, responsive and attentive, who also allowed us an earlier check in. Thank you again!"