What Taylor Hospitality does

Taylor Hospitality is a privately held, full-stack hospitality management and development company founded in 2009 and headquartered in Waynesboro, Virginia. The company operates as the hospitality arm of Up to Par Management, a golf and club management firm, and positions itself as a Top 25 U.S. hospitality management operator. Taylor Hospitality provides hotel operations, resort management, restaurant and food-service operations, event venue management, and concessions/hospitality services, along with a hotel development division handling feasibility, architectural planning, capital structuring (including Historic & Energy Tax Credits), and pre-opening services. Its portfolio spans branded (Hilton Garden Inn), soft-branded (Ascend Collection), and independent properties across Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, and a California development pipeline.

The technology stack is operationally focused rather than product-led: a proprietary online training platform consolidates processes, policies, and procedures across properties and supports 100+ hours of annual team training; RoomKeyPMS is deployed as the property management system across West Virginia hotels; and custom point-of-sale systems are used for event venues and restaurants. AI/ML capabilities are at an aspirational stage, limited to discussion of predictive analytics for guest personalization (e.g., automatic adjustment of room temperature and lighting based on prior stays). There are no proprietary models, patents, or disclosed AI research, and the company's competitive claims center on operational know-how, brand certifications, and capital access rather than technology differentiation.

The business model is B2B, generating revenue through negotiated multi-year management contracts (management fees plus incentive fees on hotel operations), professional-service and development fees for new-build and redevelopment projects, and equity participation alongside capital partners (e.g., Morgantown Hospitality JV, Hotel Weyanoke with Ascend Capital Group). Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting hotel owners, REITs, private equity, family offices, and developers, supported by direct outreach, a 'Request a Meeting' website funnel, thought-leadership content, and industry awards. Pricing is custom and not publicly disclosed.

Name

Taylor Hospitality

Legal name

Taylor Hospitality

Website

https://taylorhospitality.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Taylor Hospitality is a privately held, Top 25 U.S. hospitality management and development company serving hotel owners, investors, and developers with full-stack services spanning hotel, resort, restaurant, and event venue operations plus development and capital structuring across Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, and California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality Management Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Food Services and Drinking Places (722)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospitality (Hotel) Property Management (BPAJAGAG), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Resort & Branded Residence Vacation Rental Management (BPAJAIAE)

Keywords

• Hotel management services
• Resort management
• Hotel development
• Hospitality operations
• Event venue management

Headquarters

HQ city

Waynesboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hotel Management Services: Full-service hotel management fees charged to property owners. Taylor Hospitality manages branded hotels (Hilton, Ascend Collection), soft-branded properties, and independent properties, providing day-to-day operations, sales, marketing, revenue management, and guest services.
2. Development and Pre-Opening Services: Hotel development services including feasibility studies, architectural planning, funding assistance, business plans, project management, goods acquisition, and team hiring/training. Revenue generated through development fees and potentially equity participation in projects.
3. Restaurant and Food Service Management: Full food-service management for corporations, event centers, public and private institutions, and specialty venues. Manages everything from massive catering operations to stand-alone premier restaurants, breweries, and high-volume concessions.
4. Event Venue Management: Professional management of event venues including weddings, concerts, corporate events, and banquets. Includes planning, scheduling, customer service, quality control, and financial management.
5. Resort Management: Comprehensive resort operations including lodging, golf, spa, fitness, culinary, group and social, conventions, and entertainment management.
6. Concessions and Hospitality Management: Large-scale group functions, events, and banquet management with advanced technology solutions for operational efficiency.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Taylor Hospitality is a Top 25 hospitality management and development company that provides full-stack hotel management, resort management, restaurant operations, event venue management, and concessions services to property owners, investors, and developers. The company also operates a development division that handles feasibility studies, financing, brand negotiation, construction oversight, and pre-opening services for new hotel projects and acquisitions across the United States.

Product overview

Taylor Hospitality is a Top 25 hospitality management company offering a comprehensive suite of integrated management services for hotel investors and owners. The core platform provides full-stack hospitality management including Hotel Operations, Resort Management, Restaurant Operations, Event Venue Management, and Concessions and Hospitality Management services, all unified through their proprietary Online Training Platform. The company operates branded hotels (Hilton Garden Inn Morgantown), soft-branded properties (The Tygart Hotel, an Ascend Collection hotel), and independent properties (Hotel Weyanoke, The Inn at Canaan). A Development Division handles new hotel development and redevelopment projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Railyard Events Center: Event venue management for the Randolph County Conference and Events Center in Elkins, West Virginia
• Oxley House
• Effingham's
• Blossoms

Products and services

• Hotel Operations and Management Professional hotel management services for branded, soft-branded, and independent properties, covering continuous improvement, guest experience evaluation, performance monitoring, staffing, training, sales-focused operating strategy, revenue management, and investor reporting for hotel owners and investors.
• Resort Management Comprehensive management of resort properties covering lodging, golf, spa, fitness, culinary, group and social events, conventions, and entertainment operations, including revenue optimization and guest experience enhancement for resort owners.
• Restaurant Operations and Management Full food-service management for corporations, event centers, public and private institutions, and specialty venues, spanning catering operations, premier restaurants, breweries, and high-volume concessions, with financial planning, inventory management, and customer service optimization.
• Event Venue Management Professional management of event venues for weddings, concerts, corporate events, and banquets, including planning, scheduling, customer service, quality control, and financial management for event venue operators and owners.
• Concessions and Hospitality Management Large-scale group functions, events, and banquet management with advanced technology solutions, strategic pricing, and customer experience optimization for high-volume concessions and hospitality venues.
• Hotel Development Full hotel development services from concept to completion including feasibility studies, architectural planning, funding and capital structuring, business plans, project management, construction oversight, brand negotiation, and pre-opening services for hotel developers and investors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Resorts report revenue increases of 15-30% within the first year of Taylor Hospitality management.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Woodlands Development GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Woodlands Development Group partnered with Taylor Hospitality to develop and operate the Tygart Hotel in Elkins, WV. Woodlands acquired the historic property in 2017 and hired Taylor Hospitality for pre-opening and ongoing operations management. The partnership restored a 1907 landmark into a 56-room boutique hotel.
• The Mills GroupmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2017The Mills Group served as the architect for the Tygart Hotel renovation project, providing architectural planning and design services for the historic property restoration.
• Campo ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampo Architecture is a strategic design partner providing architectural planning for Taylor Hospitality development projects including the Mark Twain Hotel redevelopment and other hotel developments.
• Mountain Table CoffeeminorOthersLocal coffee roaster in Renick, WV supplying the 'Tygart Community Blend' to Tygart Hotel properties. Focus on organically grown, fairly traded products in compostable packaging.
• Byrd's House of DonutsminorOthersLocally owned bakery in Elkins, WV supplying fresh donuts daily to Tygart Hotel guests.
• Charm Farm Market & ButcherminorOthersLocal farm and butcher in Elkins, WV providing high-quality, locally raised meats to the Oxley House restaurant at Tygart Hotel.
• Three Little BudsminorOthersSmall floral business in Buckhannon, WV providing sustainably grown flowers for hotel and restaurant arrangements at Tygart Hotel properties.
• Big Timber BrewingminorOthersLocal craft brewery in Elkins, WV supplying 'Tygart Rising' brown ale and other craft beers to the Oxley House cocktail bar at Tygart Hotel.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sage Hospitality Group: Operates and manages hotels, restaurants, and event venues under management contracts and ownership. Directly comparable to Taylor's integrated hotel, restaurant, and event venue management model.
• TPG Hotels & Resorts: Hospitality management company providing hotel operations, restaurant management, and consulting services. Similar mid-sized third-party operator comparable to Taylor's integrated service platform.
• HHM Hotels: Hospitality management company operating branded and independent hotels across the U.S. with a similar mid-sized portfolio approach to Taylor, focused on full-service and select-service properties.
• GF Hotels & Resorts: Third-party hotel management and asset management firm operating branded and independent properties. Comparable to Taylor's management services plus development/asset management approach.
• Remington Hospitality: Hotel management company operating full-service, luxury, and resort properties for institutional owners. Directly comparable to Taylor's third-party management model and capital partner approach.
• Crescent Hotels & Resorts: Hotel and resort management company serving luxury, lifestyle, and upscale properties across North America. Comparable to Taylor in third-party management focus and resort expertise, with a similar brand-agnostic approach.
• Pyramid Global Hospitality: Third-party hotel management company operating full-service, resort, and conference properties across the U.S. Directly comparable to Taylor's full-service hotel and resort management offering with similar brand partnership approach.

Emerging players

• Hospitality America: Mid-sized hotel management company operating select-service and full-service properties. Comparable to Taylor as a similarly-sized regional third-party operator, though with more limited resort exposure.

Broad incumbents

• Aimbridge Hospitality: Largest third-party hotel management company in North America operating over 1,500 properties across premium brands. Highly comparable to Taylor's third-party management model, though at materially larger scale and with broader geographic reach.

Others

• Up to Par Management: Parent company of Taylor Hospitality providing golf and club management expertise. Directly relevant as the corporate parent whose golf operations team (Carey Bailey) supports Taylor's resort properties.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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