#28 Grey Raines | Managing Partner, Raines Company The Deal Ranch

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. 
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https://www.rainesco.com/
 
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