Horizon Hotel Group LLC, is a boutique firm
with all the services you require.
From consulting to asset management we can meet
your company’s needs. Personalized service from hospitality
professionals with over thirty years of combined experience.
From the start, we will review your property and tailor a program that
will meet your needs. With this broad base of experience, we will
focus on achieving extraordinary results in shareholder value,
employee satisfaction and superior guest satisfaction.
Horizon Hotel Group LLC, thinking strategically for the future while
producing extraordinary results for today.
We are hotel Horizon group
Success is not only defined as extraordinary returns on the investments made, but it is also the importance of flawless service execution for our guests while honoring our employees that have entrusted us with their careers.
Proud Of What We Do
We offer a range of services for hospitality professionals that need assistance with property operations, marketing, and new development or construction. We work with professionals managing everything from mid-size extended-stay and limited service properties, to boutique hotels and full-service resorts. We also offer services for owners and operators of full-service restaurants, spas, and convention centers.
The team at Horizon Hotel Group works hard to optimize the financial performance of all our properties and seeks out new growth opportunities.
Acquisitions
Pro Forma Development | Market Analysis & Feasibility
Due Diligence | Underwriting | Brand Analysis | Management Company
Asset Management
Investor Reporting | Management & Franchise Contract Administration
Human Resource Management | Capital Program Planning & Analysis
Monitoring Financial Performance | Strategic Planning & Development of Annual Business Plan
Existing Properties
Operating Reviews of All Areas | Market Share Analysis | E-Commerce & Marketing
Benefit Analysis | Human Resources | Team Building | Management Training
Development
New Property Development | Pro Forma Development | Market Analysis & Feasibility
Award winning programs
Debt Financing | Debt Restructuring | Construction Financing
James Gould
Principle
Jim Gould has over 30 years of experience in upscale hotel management. He founded Horizon Hotel Group in 2011 and previously served as Regional Vice President of Operations at Portfolio Hotel & Resorts, overseeing major brands like IHG, Marriott, Hyatt, and Hilton. Jim played a key role in growing Portfolio from five to 24 hotels in two years and managing relationships with institutional investors like Prudential and Fidelity Investments.
A transitional leader, Jim is known for building high-performing teams that achieve outstanding customer, employee, and shareholder results. As General Manager of Sofitel Chicago O'Hare, he boosted guest satisfaction and market share to record levels, earning awards such as the Planners Choice and Pinnacle Award. He also led key initiatives, including the Business Continuity Plan and Database Marketing Program.
Jim has been active in industry organizations, serving as Chairman of the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association (IHLA) in 2010 and earning the Volunteer of the Year award in 2011. IHLA also named him a lifetime honoree member. Additionally, Jim held leadership roles in the Schaumburg Business Association and Woodfield Chicago Northwest Convention Bureau and served on the board of Chicago Lights from 2017 to 2019.
Nick tywan
Vice President Asset Managent
Nick has over 40 years’ experience in the hospitality, parking and airline industries; and specializes in consulting and asset management. He holds an outstanding record of improving profit margins, enhancing revenues, extending market penetration, developing new revenue sources, and managing significant cost containment. His experience includes new development, procurement, re-branding, acquisitions, due diligence, market & financial analysis, and restructuring.
His property experience includes working for several large hotel companies and condominium hotels as a Vice President of Operations. During his career he has consulted and operated various brand affiliations including Shangri-La, Four Seasons, Trump Hotels, Ritz Carlton, Conrad, St. Regis, Marriott, Renaissance, Omni, Sheraton, Hilton, Holiday Inns, Embassy Suites, Radisson, Hawthorn Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites, and various independent properties.
He is also in demand by the Parking and Airline Industry as a consultant and asset manager.
Jonathan gould
Vice President of Asset Management
Jonathan Gould is a veteran hospitality professional with extensive experience in luxury operations management and asset oversight. With a career spanning over two decades, he has held key leadership roles in prestigious establishments, including The Peninsula Chicago and The Peninsula Tokyo, where he honed his skills in revenue management, guest experience enhancement, and team leadership.
Currently serving as Vice President of Asset Management at Horizon Hotel Group, Jonathan is responsible for safeguarding the performance and integrity of hotel assets while elevating guest experiences. His previous role as Vice President of Operations at a Single Family Office involved comprehensive management of luxury residences, where he focused on developing a high-quality service culture and overseeing property management teams.
Jonathan's expertise extends to strategic planning, project management, and cross-functional collaboration, making him a valuable asset in any hospitality setting. His commitment to excellence and problem-solving abilities have consistently driven operational success and guest satisfaction throughout his career.
