WELCOME MESSAGE

Welcome to the inaugural issue of Hospitality Insights! 

We created this newsletter with a simple goal: to offer a practical, forward‑looking perspective on the forces shaping hospitality projects today—from early vision and development strategy through delivery and operations. Each issue will highlight industry trends, share lessons learned from active projects, and explore how owners and operators are translating capital investment into meaningful guest experiences and ultimately ROI.

Many of you know me through my work with Project Management Advisors (PMA). You may also have seen a new name alongside PMA: Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D). PMA and B&D recently joined forces, bringing together deep hospitality project expertise with nationally recognized development advisory and strategic planning capabilities. For our clients, that means clearer alignment from concept to execution, and stronger outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.


We’re excited to share how this merger is helping hospitality leaders unlock value in increasingly complex, experience‑driven environments. Click below to learn more about the combination of PMA and B&D!

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

In remote hospitality markets, logistics isn’t an operational afterthought—it’s a foundational strategy decision. As the driver of cost, schedule, and quality, a focus on logistics can unlock better outcomes and distinctive guest experiences!

From labor availability to material sourcing and infrastructure gaps, this article explores how logistics shape outcomes long before construction begins. Read the full article to learn what successful teams do differently to stay in control.

INDUSTRY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS

Taking place on April 28th - 30th, ALIS CALA is the premier hotel investment conference for the Caribbean and Latin America region. Following the successful rebranding of the 15th annual CHRIS (Caribbean) and 14th annual HOLA (Latin America) conferences, last year's event brought together over 550 delegates from 35+ countries. ALIS CALA is where opportunities spark, connections grow, and the future of hospitality investment in the region takes shape!

Our very own hospitality industry expert Mark Knott is on location for the entire event this week - get in touch with Mark if you're at the conference as well!

PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

Opened in 2025, Celebration Key (take a video tour here) is a new destination feature that is part of a global cruise and entertainment operator. Located on the South Shore of Grand Bahama Island, this 40-acre world class island development holds the world record for largest swim-up bar and sandcastle waterslide, and can accommodate up to 6,000 guests daily.

Project Management Advisors (PMA) is a real estate consulting and project delivery firm that provides clarity and leadership for complex decisions. PMA partners with owners, developers, and investors to maximize the potential of their assets and portfolios, delivering both strategic guidance and hands-on execution across the real estate lifecycle. For more than 30 years, PMA has advised on and delivered billions of dollars in real estate projects nationwide, bringing deep industry expertise, objective insights, and owner-minded leadership to every engagement. PMA recently joined forces with Brailsford & Dunlavey, bringing together two nationally recognized leaders in program management and real estate advisory services. Together, the combined firm offers expanded capabilities across industries and throughout the full project lifecycle, from early-stage strategy and planning through execution and beyond. To learn more, go to pmainc.com/sectors/hospitality and bdconnect.com. 
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