Ben Brunt is a principal with responsibility for sourcing and underwriting new investments encompassing individual asset and portfolio acquisitions, land, and new development opportunities, market, and investment analysis and brand positioning.
Prior to joining Noble in 2005, Mr. Brunt held senior executive investment roles at Songy Partners and Hardin Capital. He has more than 23 years of hospitality industry experience and began his career in hotel operations.
Mr. Brunt received a B.A. from Trinity College and an M.B.A. from Southern Methodist University. He is a former professional violinist and spent two years as a member of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.
Mr. Brunt currently serves as a board member of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Atlanta Midtown Alliance. He is also a member of the AHLA Lodging Investment Council and a member of the Urban Land Institute.
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- What’s going on in the hotel business since Covid-19 started
- What kinds of hotels have business
- What is projected for the return of travel
- What segments of business will return first
- What markets will experience a return of travel first
- How long will take to return to pre-Covid travel demand
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