Montage International

What Montage International does

Montage International is a privately held, founder-controlled luxury hospitality management company headquartered in Irvine, California, founded in 2002 by Alan J. Fuerstman. The company manages a portfolio of two hotel brands, Montage Hotels & Resorts (ultra-luxury) and Pendry Hotels & Resorts (contemporary luxury, launched 2015), totaling approximately 15 operating properties across the United States, Mexico, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, and a forthcoming Egyptian Mediterranean resort, with additional development including Montage Valle de Guadalupe scheduled to open in 2028. Beyond hotels, Montage International operates Montage Residences and Pendry Residences (branded residential units commanding 30-50% premiums over market comparables), manages premier golf courses and clubs (including Elwood Club and Natirar Club), runs proprietary restaurant brands, publishes Distinct Magazine, and operates Montage Estate Wines and Shop Montage retail channels. The company employs approximately 7,000 associates across its portfolio and is led by Founder, Chairman & CEO Alan J. Fuerstman, with President & COO Jason Herthel and a senior team drawn from Bellagio, The Ritz-Carlton, Marriott, Hyatt, Viceroy, and Pebblebrook.

Name

Montage International

Legal name

Montage Hotels & Resorts, LLC

Website

https://montageinternational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hospitality Management

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Boutique Resorts (Small-Scale Resorts) (THAGADAJ), Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH), Luxury Wellness & Spa Resorts (THAGACAG), Luxury Chalets & Ski-In/Ski-Out Homes (THAMAEAD)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel management
• Branded residences
• Resort management
• Hospitality services
• Golf club operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: Revenue from room nights at Montage and Pendry branded luxury hotels and resorts. Ultra-luxury pricing with personalized service across 21 operating properties in US, Mexico, Bahamas, and international markets.
2. Food & Beverage: Revenue from on-property dining venues, bars, and restaurant experiences at Montage and Pendry properties, including signature restaurants, poolside dining, and lobby bars.
3. Spa and Wellness Services: Revenue from spa services including treatments, wellness programs, and retail products at property spas. Expanding skincare brand partnerships including Skin Design London.
4. Branded Residential Sales: Montage and Pendry branded residences sold to high-net-worth buyers seeking luxury lifestyle experiences. Primary driver of Montage International business model. Units command 30-50% premiums over market comparables per industry analysis.
5. Golf Courses and Club Management: Management of some of the country's premier golf courses and clubs associated with Montage and Pendry properties.
6. Montage Estate Wines: Exclusive wine line launched in collaboration with Aperture Cellars and Jesse Katz, featuring wines harvested from Montage Healdsburg in Sonoma County. Inaugural 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon released, further wines planned for spring 2026.
7. Gift Cards: Montage and Pendry gift cards sold online and at properties, redeemable for accommodations, dining, and spa services. Maximum balance $2,000 per card; multiple cards up to $10,000 per day per purchaser.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Montage International is a luxury hospitality management company that develops, operates, and manages ultra-luxury Montage Hotels & Resorts and contemporary luxury Pendry Hotels & Resorts, along with their branded residential components and affiliated golf courses and private clubs. The company provides a portfolio of guest services including accommodations, food and beverage, spa and wellness, and signature experiences, and also sells branded residential units, gift cards, wine, and merchandise under its brands.

Product overview

Montage International operates as a luxury hospitality management company featuring two distinct hotel brands: Montage Hotels & Resorts (ultra-luxury) and Pendry Hotels & Resorts (contemporary luxury). The portfolio includes branded residences, premier golf courses and clubs management, proprietary dining concepts (Dos Olas, Elwood Club, Natirar Club, Ninety Acres, Rec Pier Chop House), gift card programs via Givex, the Distinct magazine publication, and online retail through Shop Montage and Shop Pendry. The company also operates corporate social responsibility programs (Hearts of Montage/Hearts of Pendry) and early career development programs including the IMPACT Manager-In-Training Program. Recent product extensions include the Montage Estate Wine Collection and expanded spa skincare partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Montage Hotels & Resorts: Ultra-luxury hotel brand featuring distinctive hotels, resorts and residences including Montage Laguna Beach, Montage Deer Valley, Montage Palmetto Bluff, Montage Los Cabos, Montage Healdsburg and Montage Big Sky
• Pendry Hotels & Resorts
• Montage Residences
• Pendry Residences

Products and services

• Montage Hotels & Resorts Ultra-luxury hotel brand operating distinctive hotels and resorts in beach, mountain, and wine country destinations, offering highly personalized service, exceptional accommodations, award-winning dining, and world-class spas to affluent leisure and group travelers.
• Pendry Hotels & Resorts Contemporary luxury hotel brand offering design-forward properties in taste-making urban and resort destinations for the modern, worldly traveler, featuring art, music, and design elements integrated with the local neighborhood culture.
• Montage Residences

Quantifiable outcome

• Every Montage property holds Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award as of 2024 — the only hotel brand in the world with 100% Five-Star coverage
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Thor UrbanaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 December 2025Thor Urbana, a Mexico-based hospitality developer, is partnered with Montage International and Life Properties International to develop Montage Valle de Guadalupe, a luxury resort in Baja California, Mexico, scheduled to open in 2028. The project features 62 guestrooms and luxury residences with extensive amenities and cultural experiences.
• Life Properties InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 December 2025Life Properties International is co-developing Montage Valle de Guadalupe with Thor Urbana and Montage International, contributing to the 62-guestroom luxury resort and residences development in Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico.
• Aperture Cellars / Jesse KatzcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Montage International collaborated with Jesse Katz of Aperture Cellars to launch Montage Estate, a line of exclusive wines harvested from Montage Healdsburg in Sonoma County, California. The inaugural release features a 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon with further wines planned for spring 2026. The partnership emphasizes craftsmanship and vineyard design recognition for Katz's winemaking achievements.
• Preferred Hotel GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMontage International partners with Preferred Hotel Group, which comprises more than 650 independent hotels, resorts, residences and hotel groups across 85 countries. This partnership extends Montage's distribution reach through Preferred Hotel Group's global network of independent luxury properties.
• CadillacflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCadillac serves as the Official Vehicle of Montage International, providing luxury vehicles for guest transportation and experiences. The partnership is positioned around the theme of unforgettable journeys, with Cadillac as the exclusive automotive partner across the Montage and Pendry portfolio.
• Skin Design London / Fatma ShaheencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontage Hotels has an expanding collaboration with celebrity esthetician Fatma Shaheen and her Skin Design London skincare line. The partnership includes on-site residencies, staff training, and collaborative wellness events at Montage spa properties, reflecting a strategic relationship beyond simple product sales.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Belmond (LVMH): Belmond, owned by LVMH, operates ultra-luxury hotels, trains, and river cruises in distinctive destinations, including branded residences. Comparable to Montage on destination-defining ultra-luxury positioning and selectivity, though under a luxury conglomerate parent rather than as a standalone management company.
• Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group: Mandarin Oriental is a larger, publicly listed ultra-luxury hotel group with global properties and an established branded residences program (The Residences at Mandarin Oriental). Overlaps with Montage at the ultra-luxury tier and in residential, but operates at broader geographic scale with a more corporate structure.
• The Peninsula Hotels: The Peninsula Hotels is an established global ultra-luxury hotel group with properties in gateway cities and select destinations, plus The Peninsula Residences. Comparable to Montage at the ultra-luxury tier and on branded residences, but with longer heritage and a more urban-leaning portfolio.

Direct peers

• 1 Hotels: 1 Hotels is a luxury lifestyle hotel brand operated by SH Hotels & Resorts (formerly Starwood Capital), focused on nature-inspired design and a contemporary luxury guest profile similar to Pendry. Comparable as a sister/competing contemporary luxury brand to Montage's Pendry, with selective growth and residential components.
• Rosewood Hotels & Resorts: Rosewood operates a comparable ultra-luxury hotel and branded residence management platform with distinctive one-of-a-kind properties. Both Montage and Rosewood combine ultra-luxury hotel management with branded residential projects commanding significant premiums, and both target HNW travelers seeking destination-defining experiences.
• Aman Group: Aman is an ultra-luxury hotel and branded residence operator with a small, highly exclusive portfolio of destination resorts and Aman Residences. Comparable to Montage in boutique ultra-luxury positioning, selectivity of growth, and premium residential pricing power, though Aman operates at a smaller scale.
• Auberge Resorts Collection: Auberge Resorts is an ultra-luxury hotel management company with a portfolio of boutique resort properties in distinctive destinations, plus residential components. Directly comparable to Montage on boutique ultra-luxury positioning, resort-area focus, and residential integration.
• Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas: Six Senses is an IHG-owned ultra-luxury resort and branded residence operator known for wellness integration and destination properties. Comparable to Montage in luxury positioning, resort-area full-service model, branded residences, and wellness/spa as a core offering.
• Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts: Four Seasons is the closest direct peer: a privately held, owner-operated ultra-luxury hotel management company with a global portfolio and a major branded residences program. Both companies compete for the same HNW guests and developer partnerships and operate a fee-based management model at the top of the luxury curve.
• Baccarat Hotels: Baccarat Hotels operates ultra-luxury, design-forward boutique hotels in flagship urban and resort destinations, including residences. Most directly comparable to the contemporary luxury Pendry brand on aesthetic positioning, scale, and target guest profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/lifeatmontage
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/montage-international

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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