The success of a hotel is dependent upon many factors. Not the least of which is the humans who day-in and day-out oversee the hotel management service that puts heads in beds, welcomes people with care, and gives guests respite from the everyday. Practice Hospitality delivers exceptional service and satisfaction to both guests and owners through industry-leading hospitality management, offering hotel management, technical services, feasibility and conceptual planning, and retail and food and beverage curation.

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Growing hotel management company will add two locations to portfolio in 2025.

Dallas, Texas – February 12, 2025 – Practice Hospitality, an award-winning hotel management company renowned for its innovative and human-centric approach, today announced the promotion of three team members to pivotal leadership roles:

Holly Landry has been promoted to Vice President of Accounting. With over two decades of experience in financial management within the hospitality industry, Landry previously served as Corporate Director of Finance and, prior to joining Practice Hospitality, held the position of Corporate Controller at Provenance Hotels. Her expertise encompasses financial planning, analysis, and efficiency across all facets of the management company and the hotels it operates. She has overseen the creation and will continue to spearhead the evolution of the company’s finance team which delivers first-rate services across its diverse portfolio.

Jillian Loughlin has been elevated to Director of Commercial Services. Loughlin brings a wealth of experience in sales, marketing, and revenue management. She previously served as Corporate Director of Sales at Practice Hospitality. Before that, she was the Director of Sales and Marketing at the Hilton Dallas Park Cities and served in a variety of sales roles for W Hotels. Her strategic vision and leadership have been and will be focused on enhancing the company's commercial operations and topline performance.

Ana Connolly has been appointed Regional Director of Revenue Management. Her expertise in revenue optimization and market analysis will be pivotal in maximizing profitability across the company's diverse portfolio. She joined Practice Hospitality as Area Director of Revenue Management and prior to that was Complex Director of Revenue for Hilton Hotels. She also serves as adjunct professor of revenue management strategy teaching graduate and undergraduate courses at Boston University School of Hospitality Administration.  

"We are thrilled to recognize the exceptional contributions of Holly, Jillian, and Ana," said Klaudio Simic, President of Practice Hospitality. "Their promotions reflect our commitment to nurturing talent and promoting from within. Each of them embodies the core values of Practice Hospitality, and we are confident that their leadership will continue to drive our success and innovation in the hospitality industry as we grow in 2025 and beyond."

This year, Practice Hospitality is set to expand its portfolio with the opening of two new ground up properties:

The Compton in Bentonville, Arkansas: A 142-room independent lifestyle hotel located on the downtown square, featuring 3,750 sq. ft. of meeting space, a ground-floor destination restaurant, café, and a second-floor cocktail bar.

St. Thomas, USVI: Situated above the picturesque sands of Botany Bay, this resort will offer luxury villas, two pools, a spa, fine-dining restaurant, and beach bar.

These promotions and the new hotels they support reflect Practice Hospitality's commitment to delivering exceptional and personalized guest experiences in diverse and dynamic locations and driving outstanding results for hotel owners.

About Practice Hospitality: Headquartered in Dallas with a portfolio of properties across the Western and Southern U.S., Practice Hospitality was named one of Lodging Magazine's "Hotel Management Companies to Know" in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. It specializes in operating lifestyle hotels with intentionally crafted, deeply resonate experiences and soul. The company’s portfolio includes The Mining Exchange Hotel in Colorado Springs, Texas' Hilton Dallas Park Cities, the Drifthaven at Gearhart on the Oregon coast, Americana Motor Hotel in Flagstaff, AZ and Mojave Resort in Palm Desert, CA. The company also has projects under development in Bentonville, AR, St. Thomas, USVI and Oregon's Willamette Valley. For more information, visit www.practicehospitality.com.

Leadership promotions support top hotel management company adding two locations to portfolio.

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New Hotel Will Celebrate Outdoor Adventure, Ozark Culture, and Community

Bentonville, Ark. (February 5, 2025) – The Compton, a new independent lifestyle hotel, will open its doors in late fall 2025, bringing a new dimension of hospitality to the heart of Bentonville. The 142-room hotel will pay homage to Dr. Neil Compton, a renowned conservationist who played a pivotal role in preserving the Buffalo River by designating it as the first National River. The project is being developed by Blue Crane, a local company dedicated to vibrant, community-focused development throughout Northwest Arkansas.

Located on Bentonville’s historic square, The Compton will serve as a welcoming homebase for outdoor enthusiasts, culture seekers and business travelers. The hotel will be flanked by Dave Peel Park and a new pedestrian promenade filled with garden nooks, café seating, play areas, and food trucks, that links the downtown area to the world-renowned Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, known as one of the top art museums in the US. Bentonville is a thriving cultural, outdoor-recreation, and business destination located in Northwest Arkansas, which is known for its world-class museums, extensive public trail systems, performing arts venues, and three Fortune 500 companies, consistently earning its spot among the top U.S. regions for quality of life.

"The Compton stands as more than a building; it is a testament to the spirit of authentic adventure that Dr. Compton embodied," said Brian Shaw, development partner at Blue Crane. "He was a visionary Bentonville resident, and his leadership provided a model for conservation that is still relevant. We aim to honor his legacy and share it with all future guests."

The Compton's design reflects the distinct character of Northwest Arkansas, led by design architects, Marvel Design and executive architects, BRR Architecture. Interior spaces, crafted by internationally acclaimed interior designer Créme Design, embrace the beauty and essence of the region, featuring moments of discovery that invite reflection and inspiration. The hotel’s public areas include a skylit lobby with soaring ceilings and comfortable seating, designed to blur boundaries between indoors and outdoors. Two retail spaces within the hotel enhance the overall guest experience. Amenities catering to outdoor enthusiasts—such as a bike valet, wash station, and secure storage—celebrate Bentonville’s claim as the Mountain Biking Capital of the World™. Those traveling to Bentonville on business will be drawn to The Compton for its refined design, homelike comforts and central location giving proximity to the city’s many successful corporations. The property also includes 3,750 square feet of meeting and event space, highlighted by a grand ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows.

The Compton's restaurants and bars will be brought to life by Bentonville's Ropeswing Hospitality Group. The new destinations include Field Notes, an all-day cafe and gathering place with patio dining, as well as Sestina, a refined Arkansas steakhouse, with weekend brunch. A full-service stylish cocktail bar overlooking Bentonville Square will round out the hotel’s dining concepts. With a reputation for creating exceptional culinary experiences that include The Preacher’s Son, Lady Slipper, and Blake St., Ropeswing Group will ensure that The Compton’s food and beverage offerings are as thoughtfully crafted as the hotel itself. 

"The Compton isn't just a place to stay—it's a gateway to the heart of Bentonville and the Ozarks. We want guests to feel the authenticity of this community, to connect with the land and its people, and leave with a sense of having experienced something truly meaningful and memorable," said Bashar Wali, Founder and CEO of Practice Hospitality, which has been entrusted with operations.

"Every element of The Compton is conceived with the adventurer in mind, mirroring the beauty of the Ozarks and catering to Bentonville's vibrant cycling scene," said Jared Faciszewski, Chief Executive Officer of Blue Crane.

The Working Group, a boutique real estate practice acting as director of design and development, is set to deliver The Compton for a scheduled late fall 2025 opening. For more information, visit www.thecompton.com.

About Blue Crane
Blue Crane is a development and real estate company that strives to foster innovative design and revitalization in vibrant communities throughout Northwest Arkansas. Located in the heart of the Mountain Biking Capital of the World™ in Bentonville, Arkansas, Blue Crane is a trailblazer for projects that connect communities to downtown, life to work, and entrepreneurs to opportunities. For more information, visit www.bluecrane.us.

About Practice Hospitality
Headquartered in Dallas with a portfolio of properties across the Western and Southern U.S., Practice Hospitality was named one of Lodging Magazine's "Hotel Management Companies to Know" in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. It specializes in operating lifestyle hotels with intentionally crafted, deeply resonate experiences and soul. The Compton is the newest addition to a portfolio that includes The Mining Exchange Hotel in Colorado Springs, Texas' Hilton Dallas Park Cities, the Drifthaven at Gearhart on the Oregon coast, Americana Motor Hotel in Flagstaff, AZ and Mojave Resort in Palm Desert, CA. The company also has projects under development in St. Thomas, USVI and Oregon's Willamette Valley. For more information, visit www.practicehospitality.com.

The Compton to Open in Downtown Bentonville in Late Fall 2025 - New Hotel Managed by Practice Hospitality Will Celebrate Outdoor Adventure, Ozark Culture, and Community.

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The Compton to Open in Downtown Bentonville in Late Fall 2025

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As a brand managed property, the hotel was lacking dedicated focus and attention, especially when it came to cost control and revenue generating opportunities. By reducing the number of outside services and replacing those with the dedicated team on property, we delivered an immediate increase in visibility and production from channels not previously utilized by the brand (i.e., qualified discounts, promotions, and OTA) while decreasing expenses. 

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Time moves differently at Mojave Resort. Whether you’re in search of solitude or celebration, Mojave is an oasis in the heart of Palm Desert. This tranquil midcentury retreat has been renovated to create a sanctuary where guests can reconnect with each other and themselves. Steps from the well-heeled shopping, dining and cultural offerings along El Paseo, you’ll find a jewel box of lush desert landscaping and intimate pathways kissed by the breeze that dance through palms and lemon trees. Soak away your cares in the spa and relax beside the shimmering swimming pool that anchors the central courtyard. Social spaces for conversation and sipping cocktails fireside under starry night skies are the perfect complement to spacious and thoughtfully appointed guest rooms where you can unwind and escape. Explore, restore, and set your watch to desert time at Mojave.

Mojave Resort

Tucked amidst the dunes along the Oregon coast, this is where sophisticates escape for a dose of small-town charm. Home-away-from-home where the grass is always greener: the timeless seaside cottages of Drifthaven at Gearhart. Settle in with a good book or your favorite board game. Borrow a bicycle and explore the town. Hit the links or head for the beach. There’s endless fun and endless relaxation here. 

Drifthaven at Gearhart

Transform a tired, run-down roadside motel on Route 66 into a hip, sought-after destination. This project involved creating a unique concept, devising a strategic market positioning plan, overseeing extensive renovations, rebranding, and repositioning the property. Our strategy focused on reinventing the property as trendsetting, nostalgic, and experiential to unlock it's rate potential and appeal not only to traditional motel guests but also a younger, more adventurous audience. We introduced amenities, events and partnerships with local businesses to offer guests an immersive Flagstaff experience. 

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Americana Motor Hotel

130 years ago a bunch of wild, lonely men started hacking gold and hope out of the high country around Pikes Peak and lugging it down the mountain to Colorado Springs. They brought it into this building, minted a few fortunes and built a city. 

Fast forward two lifetimes and we have been entrusted to create, launch and nurture a new boutique hotel inspired by their story. We’re going to celebrate that era and the characters that populated it with restaurants, bars, cafes, incredible art and warm hospitality. 

This 128 room independent hotel inside a 120 year old building will stand as a monument to the historical, economic and cultural forces that shaped the Front Range ofColorado and the American West.

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The Mining Exchange Hotel

It’s a long road to opening day. When you need to figure out how to get from where you are to where you want to be, we can guide the way. We bring hard-won expertise and experience to bear on every project to ensure owners have proper plans in place, can identify and avoid potential pitfalls, and can pivot when necessary.

Planning and construction of hotels and resorts is a complex and complicated process. It helps to have an experienced operator on your side. Practice Hospitality offers comprehensive hotel technical services across North America and US territories to plan, execute, and complete projects that are essential to the hotel’s success. 

We work tirelessly to help our clients achieve their goals, whether that’s building a new hotel from the ground up or renovating an outdated asset to meet modern standards and capture more revenue and market share. With our creative strategies and best practices, we can position and launch hotels to become rate leaders that outperform their competitors. 

From spearheading new building projects to rebranding and revitalizing existing hotels, owners leverage our industry expertise —and our hotel technical services—to create value for independent hotels, brand-affiliated properties, and hotel operations, making their projects and goals a complete success.  

With our ownership perspective, we have unique insight into the hard work that our clients put in and the commitment they make to the success of the hotel properties in their portfolios. At Practice Hospitality, we take our role and the technical services we provide very seriously and apply our expertise and knowledge to meet your specifications while upholding our high standards of quality. The result is the best, most efficient, and most profitable version of your hotel.  

Our team is driven and has proven experience in hospitality management, sales, marketing, technical services, operations, revenue management, and more. We look forward to helping you develop your hotel.  

Contact us for more information about our hotel technical services.

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There is so much more to what we do than just putting heads in beds. When you engage our professional hotel management services, we operate your hotel from an ownership mindset based on tried-and-true protocols and processes. It’s all about the marriage between optimization and inspiration. Building the right team and equipping them with the tools they need to deliver results.

Hotels and resorts are complex organizations. Both people and processes require expert guidance, which can become complicated to manage on your own. At Practice Hospitality, we offer effective solutions for hotels across North America and US territories to improve guest relations and optimize profitability. 

We help hotel owners and asset managers identify and achieve the ideal balance between rate and occupancy by maximizing hotel sales and marketing results, while maintaining the property to the highest standards and increasing profitability and value in the asset. With our creative strategies and proven best practices, we can turn hotels around and reposition them to outperform their competitors and become market leaders. 

From the earliest stages of ground-up projects to brand-to-franchise transitions to rebranding and revitalizing existing assets, our hotel management services create value for owners of independent and franchise hotels and  for the guests who visit them and enjoy the experiences they have to offer.   

We know that our clients invest meaningful resources—both financially and in terms of hard work, passion, and commitment—in their portfolios of hotel properties. That’s why we take our responsibilities seriously and go all-in to manage and maximize the assets entrusted to our care.  Owners who put their trust in us can rest assured that we have the expertise and knowledge to take what you have built and make it better, more efficient, and more profitable. 

Our team consists of talented, driven individuals with proven experience in hospitality and extensive knowledge in operations, sales, marketing, and more. We are developers, dreamers, analysts, marketers, innovators, and dedicated managers of hotel and resort operations who apply a personalized, custom approach to every asset in our diverse portfolio.  

Contact us for more information about how our hotel management services can benefit your property.

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You are the company you keep. Aligning your project with the right brands can make or break it, and restaurants and bars are the beating heart of any hotel. Leased, managed, or JV, we know how to recruit the right partners and facilitate their success. Same goes for retail and short-term F&B concepts: we balance the buzz and bottom line.

Partnering with best-in-class new talent and established companies to offer truly excellent retail and food and beverage services in your hotel can help all parties increase brand awareness, improve revenue, and achieve success. Practice Hospitality offers hotel owners retail and food and beverage hospitality curation services across North America and US territories to identify partners, bring them to the table, and set up collaborations that elevate the operations and profitability of your hotel. 

At Practice Hospitality, we help our clients successfully achieve their goals with retail and food and beverage hospitality curation services that leverage our deep relationships in the industry. We bring the chefs, bartenders, restauranteurs, makers, creators, and retailers that you want to partner with to the table and facilitate the partner relationship that works best for that asset and those partners. Lease, JV, management agreement, marketing alliances, pop-up promotions, and long-term collaborations, we have done it all. And we specialize in professionally networking with and curating leading brands for hospitality projects to drive awareness and sustainable revenue.  

At Practice Hospitality, we are well aware of all the heart, soul, and hard-earned resources our clients put into ensuring the success of their hotel properties and growing portfolios. So we make professionalism and owner satisfaction our number one priority and will work to promote your brand and partnerships with other businesses successfully. We bring the expertise and knowledge to the table to take what you have built and make it more well known, more efficient, and more profitable while upholding exceptional standards of quality. 

Our team of driven individuals and industry professionals have proven experience in project development and operations, sales, and marketing and always look forward to finding unique opportunities to elevate our clients’ and partners’ brands.  

Contact us for more information about our retail and food and beverage hospitality curation services.

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Sometimes, you need help bringing your vision into focus and vetting the art of the possible. We are as capable of cutting through the noise and distilling the data to inform decision making as we are of letting imagination soar and coming up with the next big thing. Because finding that balance between dream and reality is the first step.

Constructing a new hotel or renovating and repositioning hotels and resorts requires appropriate planning and execution to achieve success. Practice Hospitality offers hotel feasibility and concept development services across North America and US territories to professionally analyze, conceptualize, and plan hotel projects. 

Our hotel feasibility concept development services can be applied to designing new hotels from the ground up, renovating existing hotels, or expanding properties to increase key count and improve basis in an investment. Using our experience in underwriting, development, operations, sales, and marketing, we thoroughly analyze market opportunities and help owners set up hotel projects for success.  

From ground-up projects to rebranding and renovation projects that elevate hotels, we commit ourselves to making sure projects are right-sized and properly positioned in the market to deliver maximum profit and long-term value.  

We understand the value of the resources, in time and equity, that our hotel owner clients commit to the success of their properties and growing their portfolios. At Practice Hospitality, we take our professionalism and partner satisfaction very seriously and uphold exceptional standards of quality and thoroughness in every project we take on. As an owner, you know our hard-won expertise and knowledge will be put to work to ensure what you build is efficient, profitable, and optimized for market conditions, now and in the future.  

Our team of hard-working individuals have proven experience in project development and property operations, sales, marketing, accounting, and more. We look forward to helping you grow your portfolio.  

Contact us for more information about our hotel feasibility and concept development services; we are here to help you realize your vision.

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CONTACT US

Anyone can manage a hotel. But we aren’t your typical hotel managers. We're here to Practice Hospitality.

Hotel Management Service

Our Services

HumanityIntegrityCreativityTenacityResponsibility

Expertise

Hype

Practice Hospitality Announces Key Leadership Promotions

Hype

The Compton to Open in Downtown Bentonville in Late Fall 2025

Chatter

Plan the Ultimate 8-Day Desert Wellness Journey

Anyone can manage a hotel. But we aren’t your typical hotel managers.
We're here to Practice Hospitality.

Humanity
Integrity
Creativity
Tenacity
Responsibility