Jenna Smith
Senior Project ManagerJLLJenna is a Senior Project Manager within JLL's Hotels and Hospitality project management practice, where she partners with hotel owners and operators to deliver ground-up developments, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. Specializing in community-centric developments and historic adaptive reuse, she has most recently contributed to the openings of Cincinnati's Fidelity Hotel and 21c St. Louis. Managing the full spectrum of project complexities, from inception through design, construction, and preopening, Jenna acts as a true owner's representative to seamlessly execute project visions as part of JLL's team of eighty dedicated project managers across the Americas.
Smarter Hotel Renovations: Creative Capital Stacks and Value Engineering Hacks
This session will explore how hotel owners and developers can creatively structure capital stacks and apply strategic value engineering to unlock reno…This session will explore how hotel owners and developers can creatively structure capital stacks and apply strategic value engineering to unlock renovation projects in today’s financially challenging climate. We’ll cover how to combine financing too…This session will explore how hotel owners and developers can creatively structure capital stacks and apply strategic value engineering to unlock renovation projects in today’s financially challenging climate. We’ll cover how to combine financing tools like PACE, tax credits, and mezzanine debt with design-smart cost-saving methods that protect brand standards and elevate guest experience. With rising interest rates and escalating construction co…This session will explore how hotel owners and developers can creatively structure capital stacks and apply strategic value engineering to unlock renovation projects in today’s financially challenging climate. We’ll cover how to combine financing tools like PACE, tax credits, and mezzanine debt with design-smart cost-saving methods that protect brand standards and elevate guest experience. With rising interest rates and escalating construction costs, knowing how to fund and execute smarter renovations is more urgent than ever. Attendees will gain a tactical framework and real-world examples to help finance, plan, and deliver high-impact hotel upgrades without overextending capital or sacrificing quality.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
