Developers, Owners and Managers of Quality Lodging Properties

Strength through Vision

The objective of The Summit Group, Inc. is to develop, own and manage upscale, limited-service lodging properties nationwide.  We are an established company with a proven track record.  Our philosophy is to:

• Position our hotels in strong markets with national franchises
• Grow our company responsibly with a long term commitment
• Keep development and management costs to a minimum
• Utilize the skills of highly experienced industry professionals
• Expand through geographic diversification
   

Strength through Experience

The Summit Group, Inc.'s management team brings together 40 years of lodging industry expertise and performance.  Our management team has extensive knowledge in marketing, finance, operations and property development.

Growth Management
At The Summit Group, Inc., our founder began his lodging industry career with Super 8 Motels during the explosive growth stage of the 1980's. He was involved in the management of approximately 100 Super 8 Motels throughout the U.S. and Canada, and responsible for the development of many more.

Cost Efficient Management
From construction through property management, operations at The Summit Group, Inc. are efficient and effective.  As we continue to add properties, we achieve additional economies of scale.

Site Selection
Our extensive experience developing hotel properties has resulted in our demonstrated capability to select and acquire optimal existing hotels and sites for new projects.

Franchise Relationships
The Summit Group, Inc.'s management team has developed relationships with the leading lodging franchisors, including Marriott International, Inc. (Courtyard, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites, Fairfield Inn, TownePlace Suites), Hilton Hotels Corporation (Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites), Choice Hotels International (Cambria Suites, Comfort Suites, Comfort Inn),  Intercontinental Hotels Group (Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites), Hyatt Hotels Corporation (Hyatt Place), Starwood Hotels (Aloft), and Carlson Hotels Worldwide (Country Inn & Suites).  We are able to react to local market conditions by seeking the franchise brand needed to enhance a particular hotel's location and meet the needs of the market.

Strength through Performance

Our growing number of hotels enables us to achieve economies of scale in property management, marketing and construction, and to enhance our franchise agreement bargaining power.  Experience, smart management and efficient operations give us strength for the future.