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Sean Taylor

Sean Taylor

Founder & CEOTaylor Hospitality

Sean Taylor is the Founder and CEO of Taylor Hospitality, a Top 25 hospitality management company recognized for combining ownership, development, and operations under one platform. He leads a company that not only manages hospitality assets, but also helps create them—structuring deals, aligning capital partners, guiding development, and operating properties for long-term performance. Under his leadership, Taylor Hospitality has built a reputation for turning vision into results through disciplined execution, strong financial oversight, and exceptional guest experiences. Sean is known for bringing together investors, developers, and operating teams to move projects from concept to opening and into sustained profitability.

Wed May 0611:30 AM – 12:30 PMHD Mainstage Booth - #5735

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

SessionSession TypeHD Mainstage (CEU)Session Track
Sean Taylor
Jenna Smith
Katie Kelchner
Sean Taylor
Sean TaylorFounder & CEO, Taylor Hospitality
Jenna Smith
Jenna SmithSenior Project Manager, JLL
Katie Kelchner
Katie KelchnerDesign Director - Embassy Suites & HGV, Hilton
Sean Taylor
Sean TaylorFounder & CEO, Taylor Hospitality
Jenna Smith
Jenna SmithSenior Project Manager, JLL
Katie Kelchner
Katie KelchnerDesign Director - Embassy Suites & HGV, Hilton
Allow Registration:No
Capacity Unlimited:Yes