Landmark Hotel Group

What Landmark Hotel Group does

Landmark Hotel Group is a privately held hospitality management company headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, operating for over 40 years across the Mid-Atlantic region. The company owns, develops, and manages a portfolio of 11 branded hotel properties spanning approximately 1,400 guest rooms in Virginia and North Carolina, with a 12th property (a 163-room Tempo by Hilton in Virginia Beach Town Center) under construction and slated for early 2027 completion. Properties operate under franchise agreements with major hospitality brands including Hilton (Hilton Garden Inn, Tempo), Hyatt (Hyatt Place), Marriott (Fairfield Inn & Suites), IHG (Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites), Choice Hotels (Comfort Suites, Comfort Inn), and Radisson (Country Inn & Suites), ranging from limited-service select-service hotels to full-service conference-center properties such as the 149-room Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront with 14,000 sq ft of meeting space.

The company's revenue mechanics combine guest room rentals, on-site food and beverage (Garden Grille & Bar, Crust & Cork, Pavilion Lounge), meeting and event space rentals, and management fees from owned and operated franchised assets. Distribution runs through brand.com direct channels (Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy, World of Hyatt, IHG Rewards, Choice Privileges loyalty programs), third-party online travel agencies (Booking.com, Expedia, Hotels.com), and direct enterprise sales to corporate, government, and association group bookers. Underlying technology is industry-standard: Property Management Systems, mobile check-in, contactless room keys, IoT-enabled smart room controls, guest data platforms, and emerging AI-driven personalization and revenue optimization tools discussed in company content.

The business model is asset-light in management intensity but capital-intensive in real estate, with the company functioning as both owner-operator and franchisee. With over 500 associates, Landmark emphasizes a "People are Paramount" talent culture, formalized Manager-in-Training pipelines, and community engagement (recognized with the 2025 Corporate Volunteer Excellence Award from United Way of South Hampton Roads). Strategic direction centers on densifying existing Mid-Atlantic submarkets (notably Virginia Beach Town Center) and selectively moving up the brand pyramid from select-service into Hilton's lifestyle tier via the Tempo development, executed in partnership with Pembroke Square Associates.

Name

Landmark Hotel Group

Legal name

Landmark Hotel Group, LLC

Website

https://landmarkhotelgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Landmark Hotel Group is a privately held Virginia Beach-based hotel management company that owns, develops, and operates a portfolio of 11 branded hotels (approximately 1,400 rooms) across Virginia and North Carolina under Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG, Choice, and Radisson franchises, serving leisure, business, and extended-stay travelers in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Management Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitality (Hotel) Property Management (BPAJAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD), Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG), Resort-Style Extended-Stay Properties (THAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Hotel management
• Hospitality services
• Branded hotels
• Extended stay hotels
• Hotel development

Headquarters

HQ city

Virginia Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Revenue: Primary revenue from guest room rentals across the portfolio of branded hotels including Hilton Garden Inn, Hyatt Place, Country Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Express, Fairfield Inn, Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites, Comfort Suites, and Comfort Inn properties. Rooms are offered at various price points serving different traveler segments.
2. Food and Beverage: Revenue from on-site restaurants and bars within hotel properties, including the Garden Grille & Bar, Crust & Cork restaurant, Pavilion Lounge, and other F&B operations at managed hotels.
3. Meeting and Event Space: Revenue from renting flexible meeting space and conference facilities to corporate, government, and association clients. Properties like Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk offer up to 14,000 square feet of meeting space accommodating up to 800 people.
4. Hotel Management Fees: Management fees earned from owning and/or managing hotels for brand franchisors. The company operates as a hospitality management firm dedicated to development and management of premium hotels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Landmark Hotel Group is a privately owned, independent hotel ownership, development, and management company that operates a portfolio of 11 branded hotel properties with nearly 1,400 guest rooms across Virginia and North Carolina under franchises from Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, InterContinental, Radisson, and Choice Hotels. The company provides guest room accommodations, on-site food and beverage, meeting and event space, and hotel management services, with a 12th hotel (Tempo by Hilton) under development. It leverages more than 40 years of Mid-Atlantic hospitality experience and a workforce of over 500 associates to operate limited-service, full-service, and extended-stay properties serving business travelers, leisure guests, and group clients.

Product overview

Landmark Hotel Group operates as a hospitality management company managing a portfolio of hotel properties across Virginia and North Carolina under major franchise brands including Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG (Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites), Choice Hotels (Comfort Suites, Comfort Inn), and Radisson. The company currently manages 11 properties with approximately 1,400 guest rooms, offering both standard and extended-stay accommodations. Their properties range from limited-service hotels to full-service conference centers, serving business travelers, leisure guests, and extended-stay visitors in the Mid-Atlantic region. The portfolio includes new development projects such as Tempo by Hilton (expected 2027).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront A 149-room hotel and conference center located on the banks of the Nansemond River in Historic Suffolk, Virginia. It offers 14,000 square feet of flexible meeting space accommodating up to 800 people, a full-service waterfront restaurant (The Garden Grille & Bar), an indoor heated pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and recently renovated guest rooms along with the new Crust & Cork restaurant. Targeted at business travelers, corporate meetings, conferences, and government/association groups in the Hampton Roads region.
• Hyatt Place Hampton An upscale 110-suite hotel opened in 2019, the first Hyatt-flagged hotel on the Peninsula. Located within walking distance from Hampton Coliseum and Hampton Roads Convention Center, it offers complimentary breakfast, a business center, an indoor pool, and 2,300 sq ft of multi-purpose meeting space, targeting convention attendees, business travelers, and group events.
• Country Inn & Suites Oceanfront (Virginia Beach) An 8-story oceanfront hotel on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk offering 121 oceanfront rooms including one-bedroom suites, studio suites, and extended-stay suites. Features include a state-of-the-art fitness center, an indoor pool, and a complimentary hot breakfast buffet, targeting leisure travelers, families, and vacationers visiting the Virginia Beach oceanfront.
• Holiday Inn Express Hampton Coliseum A hotel with 127 rooms and 4 suites near Hampton Coliseum and Hampton Roads Convention Center. Offers complimentary breakfast buffet, free high-speed internet, an onsite indoor pool, a fitness center, and meeting space for up to 30 people, serving business and leisure travelers attending events at the adjacent convention venues.
• Fairfield Inn & Suites Virginia Beach Town Center A 120-room hotel in Virginia Beach Town Center featuring complimentary hot breakfast, a state-of-the-art fitness center, an indoor heated pool, complimentary Wi-Fi, and Town Center Taps — a unique self-serve local craft beer, wine, and cider experience. Targets business and leisure visitors to the Virginia Beach Town Center district.
• Staybridge Suites Chesapeake An extended-stay hotel with 115 suites including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites. Features include an indoor pool and whirlpool, guest laundry facilities, and a fully equipped fitness center. Centrally located near Chesapeake Conference Center, it serves relocated professionals, project-based workers, and long-stay travelers needing apartment-style accommodations.
• Candlewood Suites Virginia Beach An extended-stay hotel with 83 suites featuring full kitchens, oversized executive desks, and free high-speed internet. Offers a 24-hour fitness center, Candlewood Cupboard, an onsite laundry facility, and a business center, serving long-stay corporate and project-based travelers in Virginia Beach.
• Comfort Suites Chesapeake A 124-room hotel with an exercise room, sauna, hot tub, and seasonal outdoor pool. Recently underwent extensive renovation featuring updated guest rooms with contemporary furnishings, sleek décor, upgraded bedding, and a redesigned fitness center and meeting room, serving both business and leisure visitors to Chesapeake.
• Comfort Inn On The Ocean (Kill Devil Hills) A 105-room oceanfront hotel in Kill Devil Hills, NC with spectacular Atlantic Ocean views and private balconies. Features a full-service restaurant, exercise room, seasonal outdoor pool, and 3,000 sq ft of multi-purpose meeting space, targeting beach vacationers, families, and small group events on the Outer Banks.
• Comfort Inn Oceanfront South (Nags Head) A seven-story oceanfront hotel in Nags Head, NC, described as the tallest Outer Banks hotel on the beach. Features a workout room and 5,000 sq ft of functional meeting space, serving leisure travelers, families, and small group events along the Outer Banks.
• Landmark Hotel Group Hospitality Management Services A dynamic, growing independent hotel management service that operates and develops hotels under premium brands including Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, InterContinental, Radisson, and Choice Hotels. With 11 hotels and nearly 1,400 guest rooms under management, the company leverages over 40 years of hospitality industry experience to deliver exceptional guest experiences for hotel owners and brand franchisors across the Mid-Atlantic region.

Quantifiable outcome

• Award-winning portfolio recognized for quality standards across multiple properties
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pembroke Square AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Pembroke Square Associates is a co-development partner with Landmark Hotel Group on the Tempo by Hilton Virginia Beach Town Center project. This seven-story, 163-room hotel development represents Landmark's 12th hotel and is expected to complete in early spring 2027. The partnership leverages Hilton's market-leading brand reputation alongside Landmark's hospitality management expertise.
• United Way of South Hampton RoadsminorOthers · 1 April 2025Landmark Hotel Group partners with United Way of South Hampton Roads for community volunteer initiatives including the Month of Giving campaign and the annual Day of Action. The company contributes teams of volunteers for community beautification projects at local schools and supports United Way fundraising and outreach programs as part of its corporate social responsibility agenda.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Aimbridge Hospitality: One of the largest third-party hotel management companies in North America, operating franchised properties across most major brands. Overlaps with Landmark's franchise-based operating model at significantly greater scale.
• Highgate Hotels: Major hospitality management, investment, and development firm operating hotels across the U.S. Comparable franchise-based operating model at materially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Linchris Hotel Corporation: Independent hotel management and development company operating branded properties across the Eastern U.S. Comparable scale, multi-brand strategy, and regional concentration.
• Hersha Hospitality Management: Hospitality company focused on upscale, lifestyle, and resort hotels in urban and coastal markets. Comparable East Coast and beach-market focus with franchised and soft-branded assets.
• Concord Hospitality Enterprises: Hotel development and management company operating premium-branded hotels (Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG) primarily in the Eastern U.S. Closely comparable in scale, brand mix, and development-led growth strategy.
• Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG): Hotel management and asset management company operating branded and independent hotels. Comparable third-party management business model with similar portfolio composition.
• Spire Hospitality: Hotel management and development company operating branded properties (Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, IHG) across the U.S. Closely comparable multi-brand franchise operator with similar portfolio size.
• Crestline Hotels & Resorts: Independent third-party hotel management company operating branded and independent hotels across the U.S. Directly comparable as a multi-brand franchise operator managing properties for institutional owners.
• Pyramid Global Hospitality: Hotel management company operating branded and independent properties across North America. Comparable as a multi-brand franchise operator with both resort and select-service portfolios.
• M&R Hotel Group: Private hotel management company operating franchised properties across multiple U.S. markets. Comparable multi-brand franchise operator of similar size.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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