Click for email address http://www.brandthospitality.com
8023 Kingsbury Blvd.
St. Louis, 63105
United States
Phone: 314-899-9701
Isabel Ackerman
ISHC
Principal
Brandt Hospitality Consulting, Inc.
Industry Specialty
development services
franchise expertise
litigation support - expert witness
market and feasibility studies
Sectors
boutique hotels
casinos
conference centre / convention centres
convention hotels
destination resorts
extended stay hotels / corporate apartments
full service hotels
independent hotels
limited / select service hotels
Speaker Topics
extended stay
franchising
hospitality appraisals valuation
real estate
Geographic Areas
United States & Canada
Mission Statement
I focus on providing a clear opinion in a timely manner. I have the experience and flexibility to provide you with the unique services that you require, as well as providing a traditional feasibily report, impact analysis or conversion analysis. I have completed over 300 projects in 40 states in markets from Midtown Manhattan to rural communities. My projects have ranged from 400-room resorts to 50-room limited service hotels including extensive experience with many extended-stay products.
Expertise
Feasibility and Market Positioning Studies - Assistance with Site Selection and Evaluation - Franchise Evaluation - Impact Studies - Due Diligence and Litigation Support
Past Experience
Senior Consultant, American Appraisal Associates, Schaumburg, IL - Director of Convention Services, McCormick Center Hotel, Chicago, IL - Manager of Market Feasibility, Marriott Corporation, Bethesda, MD - Catering Manager, New York Marriott Marquis, New York, NY
Education
MBA, New York University Graduate School of Business (Stern) BS, Cornell School of Hotel Administration, Ithaca, NY
Professional Memberships
Cornell Society of Hotelmen, International Society of Hospitality Consultants
Representative List of Clients
True North Hotels, Overland Park, KS - Rockgate Management, Overland Park, KS - Venerts Hotel Investments, Waterton SD - Choice Hotels International, Silver Spring, MD - Marriott International, Bethesda, MD Ancel, Glink Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Rolek, PC, Chicago, IL, Ferguson Properties, SBA of Kansas-Frontier Financial