Operator Search and Negotiations

Resort & Hotel Consulting

Identifying and securing management partnerships that align with ownership goals and brand positioning.

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Operator selection determines property performance for years

Choosing a hotel operator is not just about brand recognition or marketing promises. It is about finding genuine capability alignment - operators whose expertise matches your property's needs, whose incentive structures support your objectives, whose cultural approach fits your market.

Contract negotiations then cement this alignment, establishing terms that balance operational control with performance accountability. Getting both right creates long-term value.

What we deliver

  • Full-service support to identify, evaluate and select the appropriate operator
  • Operator package and contract negotiations
  • Management / Franchise / Alliance contract review
  • Outsourcing alternatives

Ready to select the right operator?

We identify operators whose capabilities match your needs and negotiate contracts that protect your interests.

Why it matters

Operator decisions are difficult to reverse. Management contracts typically span 10-20 years. Franchise agreements lock you into brand standards and fee structures. 

The challenge lies in seeing past marketing presentations to assess genuine operational capability, financial stability, cultural fit, and willingness to structure terms favourably.

We have evaluated hundreds of operator proposals across markets and property types. This experience lets us identify which operators truly match your requirements and negotiate contracts that protect your long-term interests rather than simply favouring the operator.

Maximising value starts with the right operator and contract structure

How We Work?

Operator search begins with defining what your property needs, such as specific operational capabilities, market expertise, and cultural alignment. We identify candidates meeting these criteria, solicit detailed proposals, and evaluate them against both your stated requirements and the operational realities we have learned from similar properties.

Beyond proposal review, we assess how each operator is likely to perform in practice - how they manage costs, drive revenue, structure teams, and respond to market conditions. This ensures selection decisions are based not only on presentation quality, but on proven execution and long-term fit.

Our role is simple: ensure the agreement works for you, not just for the operator.

This means we push for terms that protect your flexibility, establish meaningful performance accountability, and create genuine partnership rather than relationships where operational control belongs entirely to the operator.

We focus on aligning incentives, limiting downside risk, and ensuring transparency in reporting and decision-making. The objective is not just to agree a contract, but to secure a structure that supports sustainable performance and preserves owner control over the asset’s long-term direction.

Who needs Operator Search and Negotiation Support?

Property owners selecting operators or negotiating management agreements.

  • Developers selecting operators for new properties
  • Owners evaluating operator change for existing properties
  • Properties approaching management contract renewal
  • Ownership groups requiring independent operator assessment
  • Investors negotiating terms on proposed management agreements
  • Properties considering alternative operating structures
  • Family offices and institutions with limited operator relationship experience
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Project References

Properties where we conducted operator search and contract negotiations

Europe

Viceroy Ombria Algarve – Portugal

Middle East

Address Golf Resort Marassi - Egypt

Europe

AKS Porto Heli - Greece

Europe

Sololaki Hotel & Residential Development - Georgia

Americas

Pechanga Casino Resort - USA

Middle East

The View Bouznika – Morocco

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