Charleston, SC, September 5, 2023: HVS, the leader in global hospitality consulting, is pleased to announce the expansion of its North America Brokerage & Advisory division with the addition of Josh Williams as Senior Managing Director. 

 

Josh brings extensive, long-term industry relationships and nearly two decades of investment sales experience. He has participated in over 260 hotel transactions, totaling an aggregate value of $2.2 billion. Josh is client-focused and is known for maximizing value for each of his clients.  He knows how to execute deals, even in the face of potential obstacles.

 

HVS Americas’ President, Rod Clough, MAI, commented, “We are delighted that Josh is joining our fast-growing Brokerage & Advisory division here at HVS. His breadth of experience across the southeastern United States and his East Coast presence ensures that we are meeting the needs of our clients, wherever they are located across the United States.”

 

Josh was previously part of the National Hospitality Group at Marcus & Millichap. He was also co-founder and Senior Managing Director of Paramount Lodging Advisors. His personal hotel investment background combined with his extensive brokerage background offers a unique, in-depth perspective on hotel transactions. He is well versed in like-kind exchanges, lender requirements and dynamics, franchise negotiations, general diligence, and distressed deal management.

 

“I am very excited to be joining the HVS Brokerage & Advisory division,” said Josh Williams, adding, “HVS has an unrivaled presence in the hospitality industry, and I look forward to being part of this important and growing HVS division.”

HVS is the world’s leading consulting and valuation services organization focused on the hotel, restaurant, shared ownership, gaming, and leisure industries. Established in 1980, the company performs more than 4,500 assignments per year for virtually every major industry participant. HVS principals are regarded as the leading professionals in their respective regions of the globe. Through a worldwide network of over 50 offices staffed by more than 300 experienced industry professionals, HVS provides an unparalleled range of complementary services for the hospitality industry. For further information regarding our expertise and specifics about our services, please visit hvs.com.

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