Strategic feasibility review
Review market studies, demand assumptions, positioning and the proposed operating model. Identify sensitivities and areas requiring further analysis by the appropriate specialists.
01 / Development advisoryBetter decisions.
Better decisions.
Before the doors open.
Bring an operating and ownership perspective to the choices that shape a hotel’s development, opening and long-term performance.
Think through tomorrow’s
operations today.
A development budget is only part of the investment story. Layout, service model, brand standards and opening assumptions all influence the business an owner will ultimately hold.
EMCO reviews the project through that operating lens and helps the owner identify questions for the development team, brand and prospective operator.
Development advisory scope
Brand and franchise review
Assess the proposed flag, service requirements and commercial obligations in the context of the owner’s investment objectives.
Operating-perspective design review
Review layouts, guest flow, back-of-house arrangements, staffing implications and operational efficiency. Design responsibility remains with the appointed professionals.
Budget and opening assumptions
Review operating assumptions, opening budgets, staffing plans and working-capital considerations for consistency with the planned hotel.
Pre-opening advisory
Review operator readiness, opening plans and key dependencies. Help ownership track unresolved decisions and raise issues with the accountable teams.
A practical engagementClear observations.
Clear observations.
Actionable owner decisions.
Depending on the agreed scope, outputs may include review memoranda, decision agendas, budget observations and pre-opening readiness assessments.