Mar 25, 2025
While at the Hunter Hotel Investment
Conference I spoke with Grey
Raines and Kerry V. Ranson from
Raines Company. They discuss how
they’ve managed to scale their company, integrate new technologies,
and keep momentum going while staying true to their values.
✅ Key Highlights:
📈 Added 23 new hotels in 2024, including ground-up developments and
third-party management.
💡 Leveraging technology and accounting system alignment to maximize
efficiency.
🏨 Innovative deal structures using historic adaptive reuse, tax
abatements, and forgivable loans.
🔥 Exciting openings ahead, including three new properties and
expanding the investor base.
😅 Balancing high growth while avoiding burnout—plus some
self-deprecating humor on the grind!
🎯 Why Watch:
Get inspired by how RainesCo keeps expanding without compromising
quality. Plus, enjoy the humor and honest insights about the
challenges of hotel growth.
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