Lodging Partners takes a partnership approach in each real estate transaction assignment. We go beyond our in-house technology and personalize each assignment with the best possible talent available.
Our professional network allows us to plug in industry experts in operations management, asset management, receivership, appraisal, legal, expert testimony, and investment banking on a case-by-case basis. We do not rely solely on “company resources” to get the job done. We like to think outside the box by pulling from an array of talented lodging professionals who will provide the skill set necessary to assist our clients in finding solutions to the most complex lodging real estate problems.
Lodging Partners was recognized as Hotel Brokers International’s 2022 Broker of the Year and its Top Broker for the Eastern Region for five years.
Ford C. Barton
Ford C. Barton is a 37-year hotel industry veteran, including more than 24 years at the executive level with Marriott Hotels, Manor Care Hotels / Sunburst Hospitality, and Choice Hotels International. Mr. Barton has acted in hundreds of hotel transactions, and his multi-dimensional experience includes senior level real estate acquisition and disposition, asset management, franchise development, and new project development. Mr. Barton was named Hotel Broker’s International 2022 Broker of the Year.
Erin Zitelli-Davis
Erin Zitelli-Davis has worked with hotel developers and operators for 10 years and specializes in hotel brokerage, site selection, and development. She has completed nearly $100 million in lease transactions and has closed over $50 million in land transaction sales. Erin has negotiated terms and pricing for complex land transactions ranging from $3 – $12 million in value, and she assists in multiple aspects of the development process including acquisition, zoning/entitlements, design, and permitting.