Key Relationships

A member of Marriott International’s industry-leading portfolio, the Autograph Collection is an impressive group of upper upscale and luxury independent hotels located in gateway and emerging cities in preferred destinations around the world. Known for their bold originality, these properties exude rich character and a one-of-a-kind uniqueness that make them the object of desire for many independent-minded travellers. The brand comprises nearly 120 properties that are nothing short of unique and collectively exceptional. The collection offers owners and developers the freedom and flexibility of curating distinct properties that embody the essence and soul of their locales, while maintaining the tangible benefits that a relationship with Marriott® delivers.

Arkiplan is an international architectural firm, possessing a unique combination of enthusiasm and experience, with successful projects in South Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Africa & the Americas. It focuses on providing high quality professional services to its clients through continuous innovations for rendering comprehensive solutions. Through its team of international architects and engineers, Arkiplan strives to meet every challenge and execute commercial architectural ventures that range from hospitality projects to institutional projects and residential projects. Arkiplan’s design philosophy begins with a commitment to outstanding design services. It believes that every project offers a Sui generis set of challenges and opportunities, which become the guiding factors for its design concepts and processes. By embracing the individuality of each project, Arkiplan opens itself to possibilities that not only result in bespoke solutions, but also fully cater to the distinct functional requirements of each project. The success of its approach is evident from its collaboration with DSA Architects International on the design of the world famous One & Only The Palm Resort in Dubai.

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle.