Cyrus Vazifdar is a Managing Director in the Hospitality Investment Advisory practice at Hodges Ward Elliott. He specializes in institutional-grade hotel and resort property transactions throughout North America, including investment advisory and equity placements.
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Topics:
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:03:41) - Cyrus career in Hospitality brokerage
(00:10:22) - The growth around the Miami area
(00:12:58) - Hospitality brokers vs. other asset classes
(00:16:06) - Gauging the credibility of brokers
(00:19:18) - Broker stories
(00:21:08) - What’s the biggest difference between the blackstones and owner-operator groups?
(00:23:54) - Thoughts on the state of commodity hotels
(00:29:32) - Pivoting into ultra-luxury hospitality
(00:34:36) - What does Ultra luxury mean to you?
(00:36:42) - The importance of Brand
(00:39:39) - What insights have you gained in making an ultra-luxury property profitable?
(00:42:52) - Development approaches
(00:50:00) - Fund Structure
(00:53:07) - Planning and Hold timelines
(01:00:39) - How are ultra-luxury hotels making money?
(01:03:48) - Operations and management
(01:05:36) - Why would you pass on a deal?
(01:09:53) - Why is ultra luxury your best bet?
(01:15:38) - What is your favorite hotel?
