BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Your Ally in Business Growth
Sapphire’s business model is centered on strategic, quality-driven growth, eschewing expansion for its own sake. The mission of Sapphire Management Business Development is to aid owners in pinpointing optimal opportunities and operating efficiently for a swift return on investment. Strategies endorsed at Sapphire are the outcome of extensive hands-on experience and an ownership mindset. We pinpoint and enhance the diverse array of opportunities aligning with the operational expertise owners desire.
Our well-established relationships with major brands and networks provide the alliances essential for a successful transaction, a clear asset strategy, and rapid performance escalation. From acquisitions and due diligence support to brand evaluation and debt sourcing, Sapphire stands among the most esteemed hotel management companies in the industry.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND STRATEGIES
In addition to our hospitality management services, Sapphire provides a comprehensive array of hotel development services. From pre-opening assistance to turn-key project management, our dedicated team, armed with years of expertise, will guide your property in the right direction for a successful opening.
Services Include:
- Insightful due diligence from Sapphire’s Operations & Sales Teams
- Expertise in negotiating franchise agreements
- Management and pricing of Property Improvement Plans
- Implementation of revenue strategies
- Pre-opening procurement and marketing strategies
- Repositioning and rebranding services
- Sources for lead generation
- Assistance in debt sourcing
- Extensive underwriting deliverables and analysis
DEAL SOURCING
Sapphire offers a comprehensive array of services for hospitality investors. Our experienced team assists in deal sourcing, underwriting, and evaluating hotel acquisitions.
Leveraging our extensive network, Sapphire facilitates connections between investors and high-yielding opportunities, with a specific focus on top Metro Statistical Areas in the United States and major Canadian markets. Our proficiency in value-add strategies is demonstrated through initiatives such as improving operations, rebranding, and renovating.
Services Include:
- Sourcing deals both on and off the market
- Identifying value-add opportunities
- Conducting full underwriting and investment analysis modeling
- Implementing successful exit strategies and identifying potential buyers
- Focusing on the top Metro Statistical Areas (MSA’s) in the United States and Canada
PRE-OPENING AND PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Sapphire stands as an industry leader, boasting extensive pre-opening and procurement experience. We have achieved successful openings for over 80 hotels across North America, operating under internationally recognized brands within the Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG brand families, as well as independent resorts and boutiques.
Our hands-on approach encompasses everything from design and architecture reviews to brand evaluations and debt sourcing. This pre-opening expertise is instrumental in ensuring your hotel ramps up and stabilizes swiftly and efficiently.
Services Include:
- Brand evaluation and selection
- Negotiation of franchise agreements
- Debt sourcing
- Product positioning
- Design and architecture review
- Procurement and purchasing of FF&E
- Establishing a pre-opening budget
- Collaborating with brands to work on the critical path
- Recruiting and hiring hotel staff
- Developing an annual marketing plan and operating budget
- Dedicated pre-opening/transitions team
EXPLORE MORE SERVICES
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
From guest services to financial management, our operations and management programs are designed to prioritize asset growth and the creation of extraordinary experiences.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
We formulate impactful marketing strategies encompassing direct sales, revenue management, and digital advertising.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Our restaurateurs provide innovative guidance for the development, launch, and operations of hotel and resort restaurants, covering everything from design concepts to menus.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Drawing from a robust background in all facets of hospitality, our team supervises your entire capital improvement project.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
From guest services to financial management, our operations and management programs are designed to prioritize asset growth and the creation of extraordinary experiences.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
We formulate impactful marketing strategies encompassing direct sales, revenue management, and digital advertising.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Our restaurateurs provide innovative guidance for the development, launch, and operations of hotel and resort restaurants, covering everything from design concepts to menus.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Drawing from a robust background in all facets of hospitality, our team supervises your entire capital improvement project.