Susan Furbay

Experience

Based in Washington, D.C., Susan is Vice President of Business Development and is responsible for developing new business for all HVS offices and divisions throughout the world. Susan brings over 14 years of expertise in hospitality investment through her experience as a broker, lender, and manager at her most recent position as VP of Acquisitions and Business Development at Sage Hospitality. Prior to joining Sage, Susan spent five years as Director of North America Lending in GE Real Estate’s hospitality division. During her tenure, she was instrumental in growing GE Real Estate’s hospitality lending platform, which included both CMBS and balance sheet lending. While she was at GE, Susan originated and closed 18 hotel loan transactions totaling nearly one-half billion dollars. Prior to GE, Susan worked as a broker at Eastdil and Molinaro Koger where she sourced and marketed new listings for luxury, full-service, and mid-market hotels to prospective investors. She is a graduate of Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration.

Testimonials

"HVS has consistently provided me and my team with a quality product while also meeting or exceeding the timelines we agreed to." – Chad Hale, Scotiabank

Press Coverage

With award-winning Crawford Hotel, Denver hotelier Sage Hospitality finds success in independence, 2016

My Articles

Modular Construction: An Evolution in the Development of Modern Hotels

Though historically associated with residential and low-rise commercial buildings, modular construction has gone more upscale in recent years. What are the benefits, and what should hotel developers consider before going modular?

• May 15, 2017 By Susan Furbay

• Development & Construction , Architecture & Interior Design , United States , North America

HVS Key Takeaways: Boutique Hotel Investment Conference 2016

The conference keyed in on ways for independent hotels to gain ground in today’s market, from financing avenues to booking channels. Changes in consumer behavior, with tastes favoring the hotel “experience” more than price or brand, were a highlight.

• July 5, 2016 By Susan Furbay

• Lending , Hotel Operations , Valuations & Market Studies , Economic Trends and Cycles , North America

Three Key Takeaways | 2015 Independent Lodging Congress

The annual conference, spearheaded by some of the top independent hoteliers in North America, focused on innovation as a means to putting reward ahead of risk

• November 2, 2015 By Susan Furbay

• Hotel Operations , Architecture & Interior Design , Hotel Brands , North America

Five Key Takeaways | 2015 BLLA Boutique & Lifestyle Investment Conference

A rapid rise in branded hotel supply over the past several years, among other factors, has created a positive investment environment for boutique and lifestyle hotels.

• June 22, 2015 By Susan Furbay

• Lending , Food & Beverage , Technology , Hotel Brands

Four Key Takeaways | Meet the Money 2015

Hoteliers and financiers met in Los Angeles to discuss the pitfalls and possibilities for U.S. hotel investment as the industry continues its upturn in performance.

• May 18, 2015 By Susan Furbay , Luigi Major , Li Chen

• Hotel Investments & Ownership , Lending , Valuations & Market Studies , Economic Trends and Cycles , North America

Five Key Takeaways | ALIS Conference The Americas Lodging Investment Summit

Presentations and conversations at the 2015 ALIS conference touched on everything from new brands and supply to how falling oil prices, a rising dollar, and stability in the capital markets are affecting prospects for U.S. hotels.

• February 9, 2015 By Tanya J. Pierson , Brett E. Russell , Susan Furbay

• Hotel Investments & Ownership , Lending , Development & Construction , Travel & Tourism , Economic Trends and Cycles , Hotel Brands , North America