#28 Grey Raines | Managing Partner, Raines Company

Raines is a multifaceted hospitality organization whose portfolio includes 59 hotels, 4500 keys, and 2000 associates. 

Established in 1988 as a family-owned business, Raines has grown into a vertically integrated company involved in all aspects of hotel lifecycle. Their diverse portfolio showcases the world's top hotel brands, along with boutique and independent hotels.

Grey Raines, Managing Partner of Raines Company, joined The Deal Ranch Podcast to share the family story and recent expansion!

 

Topics:

• Raines family origin story from roadside truck stops to the first hotel 
• Path to their first Marriott property
• Grey’s career evolution
• Partnership with David Tart
• Evaluating new markets for development & acquisition
• The value of hotel brands and softbrands to the operator and consumer
• Deal/Property Stories: HP Hotels, The Foundry, Waynesville Inn & Golf Club, & Hotel Florence

 

 

- This episode is presented by REEDS Jewelers

 

Connect with Grey & Raines Co. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/grey-raines-ab73131a6/ 

https://www.rainesco.com/

 

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