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A Legacy of Execution. A Platform Built for What’s Next.

For over 40 years, we’ve invested in hospitality with discipline, creativity, and care—building a reputation for performance and stewardship. Today, First Investors carries that legacy forward, offering direct access to institutional-quality hotel investments.

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Our Legacy: 40 Years of Vision and Discipline

From pioneering select-service development to earning the top partnership awards
in hospitality, our history proves one thing: excellence compounds.

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Foundation

Founded as an early developer of Hampton Inn, leading innovation into the emerging Select Service model.

1985
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Navigating Crisis

During the S&L Crisis, we acquired and stabilized distressed properties—proving our ability to thrive in downturns.

1990
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Historic Adaptive Reuse

Completed the first of nine historic hotel conversions, blending preservation with new-era hospitality value.

2003
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Groundbreaking Innovation

Opened the world’s first-ever ground-up Hyatt Place in South Bend, IN—setting a new industry benchmark.

2007
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Resilience Through the GFC

Successfully operated and protected investor capital through the Global Financial Crisis.

2009
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Industry First: Tri-Branded Hilton

Opened Hilton’s first tri-branded hotel, creating an entirely new format for urban hospitality.

2018
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Pioneering Tempo by Hilton

Broke ground on Hilton’s first-ever Tempo Hotel—cementing our reputation as trusted brand innovators.

2020
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Top 1% of Marriott Partners

Operating partner First Hospitality is honored with the prestigious Marriott Partnership Circle Award, recognizing operational excellence and partnership quality in the top 1% of management firms.

2024