International Hospitality Advisor

International Hospitality Advisor (IHA) quickly, expertly and cost-effectively extends the depth of expertise to hospitality Developers, Owners and Operators. IHA has extensive experience in hotel, resort, restaurant, spa and club: .Feasibility studies .Development .Concept creation .Pre-Opening .Operations .Re-Positioning .Sustainability Programming .Asset Management IHA staff have operated, and in most cases resided in the following countries; United States, Canada, U.S. Virgin Islands, Panama, Japan, Macau, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. This experience enables IHA to provide Owners and Operators the benefit of understanding the culture, business practices and network of influencers within these countries. Alphy Johnson of IHA has opened luxury hotels/resorts in the Houston, Dallas, Beverly Hills, Chiangmai, Surabaya, Jakarta, Riyadh and Panama City. Alphy also provides the Asset Management services that provide either the complete suite of Asset Management services, or enhance the Owner's existing Asset Management team. Prioritization and justification of Capital Expense (CAPEX) projects is an IHA specialty. IHA provides coaching and mentoring to General Managers and Corporate Executives in order to complement their skills and ensure their success, particularly as they are assigned to new overseas assignment. The coaching and mentoring is based on a combination of the experience of having been "​in their shoes."​ and supervising these positions. IHA is uniquely qualified to create Environmental Management Systems for either individual properties or brands as its staff includes a U.S. Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional.