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Ryan Karawan

Associate, Brokerage & Advisory, Charleston
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Experience

Ryan Karawan is an Associate with the HVS Brokerage & Advisory division. He conducts financial analysis, performs market research, and supports the investment sales team to help deliver exceptional client interactions and experiences. Prior to transferring to the HVS Brokerage & Advisory division, Ryan worked in the HVS Consulting & Valuation division, consulting on numerous existing and proposed hotel assets in support of refinancing, acquisitions, and feasibility studies.

Ryan graduated from the University of Denver (DU) with a Business Administration (BA) degree focused on hospitality. While studying at the DU, he held many internship positions, including one focused on design and development for a project in Saudi Arabia. Before joining HVS in 2022, Ryan worked in hotel operations at properties such as the Hyatt Regency in Denver and the Four Seasons in Miami.

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Employment History

July 2022 to present
HVS CONSULTING AND VALUATION SERVICES
Denver, Colorado
 
Nov 2021–June 2022
HYATT REGENCY DENVER TECH CENTER
Denver, Colorado
 
June 2021–Aug 2021
DIRIYAH GATE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
June 2019–Aug 2019
FOUR SEASONS
Miami, Florida

Education

University of Denver
BS – Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management

Other Specialized Training Classes Completed:
Basic Appraisal Principles
Basic Appraisal Procedures
USPAP
General Appraiser Income Approach (Parts I and II)

My Articles

Key Hotel Investment Trends and Opportunities in the Carolinas and Georgia

Major cities in the Southeast like Charleston, Atlanta, Savannah, and Raleigh-Durham remain strong hotel investment markets due to their thriving tourism, growing business hubs, and strategic locations. Enhanced financing options are expected to boost transaction volumes. Significant construction pipelines and improving economic conditions highlight the region's long-term resilience and investment appeal.
  • November 15, 2024 By Jack Mahan , Ryan Karawan
  • Hotel Operations , Development & Construction , Travel & Tourism , Brokerage & Transactions , Economic Trends and Cycles , Charleston , South Carolina , United States , North America , Raleigh , North Carolina , Durham , Charlotte , Atlanta , Georgia , Savannah

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