Hannah McManus

Experience

As the leader of the firm's Saint Petersburg, Florida office, Hannah collaborates on and provides thoughtful insights for projects including hotel appraisals, market studies, portfolio valuations, and feasibility studies for proposed hotels, resorts, and mixed-use hospitality assets. A long-time resident of the West Coast Florida region, she offers expertise in leisure-driven and coastal Florida markets with a profound understanding of Florida assets. Hannah’s experience extends beyond Florida across a variety of markets in the Southeast and New England, including engagements in the greater New York City market.
 
A highly credible and meticulous contributor to complex consulting and valuation projects, Hannah has a reputation as a strong communicator and trustworthy business partner. She is known for forging meaningful relationships with internal and external clients alike.
 
Within HVS, Hannah also plays an integral role on the firm's diversity, equity, and inclusion committee, spearheading the team’s self-education programs and other initiatives.

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Testimonials

"Luigi Major and his team were incredibly responsive and great to work with. In addition, they actually beat their estimated delivery date which was greatly appreciated. I look forward to having the opportunity to work with this team and firm in the future!" – Ms. Brown, Strategic Business Assistance

Employment History

2019 to present
HVS VALUATION AND CONSULTING
Tampa, Florida
 
2017-2018
ICHICORO ANE
Tampa, Florida
 
2015 - 2017
INSPIRA MARKETING GROUP
Saint Petersburg, Florida
 
2012 - 2015
THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas, Nevada

Education

MHA – William F. Harrah College of Hospitality, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
 
BS – Center for Food & Hospitality Management, Drexel University

Other Specialized Training Classes Completed:
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
Basic Appraisal Procedures
Basic Appraisal Principles
General Appraiser Income Approach (Parts I and II)
General Appraiser Market Analysis and HBU
General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach
General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach
General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies
Real Estate Finance, Statistics, and Valuation Modeling
Expert Witness for Commercial Appraisers
Appraisal Subject Matter Electives
Commercial Appraisal Review
Advanced Income
Advanced Market Analysis & HBU
Advanced Concepts and Case Studies
Quantitative Analysis
Biennial USPAP Updates

Affiliations

Appraisal Institute – Associate Member
 
American Hotel and Lodging Association

Hotels Evaluated

Sample List for Illustrative Purposes 

PORTFOLIO WORK
3 Full-Service Hotels, Tampa
 
ALABAMA
InTown Suites Auburn, Auburn
Proposed Bay Minette Hotel, Bay Minette
Hilton Garden Inn Montgomery East, Montgomery
 
ARIZONA
Motel 6 Mesa North, Mesa
 
CONNECTICUT
SpringHill Suites Hartford Cromwell, Cromwell
Inn At Mystic, Mystic
 
FLORIDA
Amelia Hotel At The Beach, Amelia Island
Ocean Coast Hotel at the Beach, Amelia Island
Aloft Miami Aventura, Aventura
Hampton by Hilton Bradenton Downtown Historic District, Bradenton
Motel 6 Bradenton, Bradenton
Proposed Extended Stay America Bradenton, Bradenton
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Sarasota Bradenton West, Bradenton
WoodSpring Suites Bradenton, Bradenton
Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral
Proposed Hilton Garden Inn Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral
Proposed Gulf Gateway Resort, Cape Coral
Proposed Trademark by Wyndham Hotel Cape Coral, Cape Coral
Courtyard by Marriott Saint Petersburg Clearwater, Clearwater
Proposed Hilton Curio Clearwater, Clearwater
Proposed Office Conversion Hotel Clearwater, Clearwater
Hotel Cabana Vacation Rentals, Clearwater Beach
Hyatt Regency, Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, Clearwater Beach
Motel 6 Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach
Hampton by Hilton Crystal River Florida, Crystal River
Holiday Inn Express Crystal River, Crystal River
Best Western Plus Aku Tiki Inn, Daytona Beach
Fairfield Inn & Suites Daytona Beach Speedway/Airport, Daytona Beach
Hampton by Hilton Daytona Beach Beachfront, Daytona Beach
Hilton Garden Inn Daytona Beach Airport, Daytona Beach
Homewood Suites by Hilton Daytona Beach Speedway Airport, Daytona Beach
Proposed Daytona Beach Hotel, Daytona Beach
Proposed Hyatt Place Daytona Airport, Daytona Beach
Proposed Wyndham-Affiliated Extended-Stay Hotel Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach
Beachside Motel, Daytona Beach Shores
Motel 6 Destin, Destin
Proposed Tru Destin, Destin
Residence Inn by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard, Destin
Residence Inn by Marriott Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach
Proposed Select-Service Hotel, Flagler Beach
Pineapple Point Guesthouse & Resort, Fort Lauderdale
Hampton Inn by Hilton Fort Myers Downtown, Fort Myers
Proposed Everhome Suites Ft. Myers, Fort Myers
Proposed Hotel Fort Myers, Fort Myers
Proposed Hyatt Studios, Fort Myers
Vacant Land, Fort Myers
Neptune Resort, Fort Myers Beach
Proposed Sunset Isle Resort & Yacht Club, Fort Walton Beach
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville Northwest, Gainesville
Best Western Premier Jacksonville Hotel, Jacksonville
Motel 6, Jacksonville
Proposed Everhome Suites Jacksonville, Jacksonville
Proposed Limited-Service Hotel Jacksonville, Jacksonville
Proposed SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Jacksonville
Southbank Hotel Jacksonville Riverwalk, Jacksonville
Studio 6 Jacksonville Baymeadows, Jacksonville
Studio 6 Jacksonville South, Jacksonville
WoodSpring Suites Jacksonville Campfield Commons, Jacksonville
Comfort Inn Kissimmee Lake Buena Vista South, Kissimmee
Hampton by Hilton Orlando South Lake Buena Vista, Kissimmee
Liberty Inn Garden & Suites Kissimmee, Kissimmee
Maingate Florida Hotel, Kissimmee
Motel 6 Orlando Kissimmee Main Gate East, Kissimmee
Park Royal Orlando, Kissimmee
Proposed WoodSpring Suites Kissimmee Gateway Airport, Kissimmee
Studio 6 Orlando Kissimmee, Kissimmee
Wingate by Wyndham Kissimmee at Celebration, Kissimmee
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Inverness Lecanto, Lecanto
Candlewood Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista, Lake Buena Vista
America's Best Inn & Suites Lakeland, Lakeland
Economy Inn of Lakeland, Lakeland
La Quinta Inn & Suites Lakeland East, Lakeland
Motel 6 Lakeland, Lakeland
Proposed Everhome Suites Lakeland, Lakeland
Proposed Boutique Hotel Indian Rocks-Largo, Largo
Proposed Holiday Inn Express Macclenny, Macclenny
Gabriel, Curio Collection by Hilton, Miami
Regency Miami Airport Hotel, Miami
Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Miami Beach
Proposed Bloom Boutique Hotel, Miami Beach
Proposed TownePlace Suites by Marriott Middleburg, Middleburg
Proposed Select-Service Hotel Milton, Milton
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach
Proposed Boutique Hotel at Bella Collina, Montverde
Best Western Mulberry, Mulberry
Inn of Naples, Naples
Proposed ECHO Suites by Wyndham Naples East, Naples
Proposed Extended-Stay Hotel Naples, Naples
Proposed Home2 Suites by Hilton Naples, Naples
Proposed Wyndham-Affiliated Extended-Stay Hotel Venice, Nokomis
Proposed Paradise Isle Hotel, North Fort Myers
Proposed Everhome Suites Ocala, Ocala
Proposed Wyndham-Affiliated Extended-Stay Hotel Ocala, Ocala
avid Hotel Orlando International Airport, Orlando
Baymont by Wyndham, Orlando Universal Boulevard, Orlando
Cambria Hotel Orlando Airport, Orlando
Clarion Hotel Orlando International Airport, Orlando
Country Inn & Suites By Radisson Orlando Airport, Orlando
Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Lake Buena Vista at Vista Centre, Orlando
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando East-UCF Area, Orlando
DoubleTree by Hilton Universal Orlando, Orlando
Holiday Inn Orlando International Airport, Orlando
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orlando International Drive, Orlando
Hotel Kinetic Orlando Universal Boulevard, Orlando
Hotel Landy, A Tribute Portfolio by Marriott Hotel, Orlando
Hyatt House Orlando International Drive, Orlando
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa, Orlando
Lake Nona Wave Hotel, Orlando
Marriott Orlando Downtown, Orlando
Motel 6 Orlando Winter Park, Orlando
Motel 6 Orlando, Orlando
Proposed Atwell Suites Orlando Airport, Orlando
Proposed Dual-Brand La Quinta and Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham East Park, Orlando
Proposed Even Hotel Orlando, Orlando
Proposed Hotel at Challenger Parkway, Orlando
Proposed Hotel International Drive, Orlando
Proposed Hyatt House Orlando, Orlando
Proposed Tru by Hilton, Orlando
Proposed WoodSpring Suites Orlando, Orlando
Quality Inn & Suites Winter Park Village Area Orlando, Orlando
Quality Suites Near Orange County Convention Center, Orlando
Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando at Sea World, Orlando
Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area, Orlando
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, Palm Beach
Proposed Hotel, Pembroke Pines, Florida, Pembroke Pines
Proposed Comfort Inn & Suites Panama City Beach, Panama City Beach
Proposed Embassy Suites Panama City Beach, Panama City Beach
Proposed Everhome Suites Panama City, Panama City Beach
Sugar Sands By The Sea, Panama City Beach
Proposed 102-Room Hilton Hotel, Pensacola
Proposed Cambria Hotel Pensacola Airport, Pensacola
Proposed WoodSpring Suites Pensacola, Pensacola
Hampton by Hilton Fort Lauderdale Plantation, Plantation
Proposed Port Charlotte Hotel, a Member of Radisson Individuals, Port Charlotte
Proposed Sonesta ES Suites, Port Charlotte
TownePlace Suites Port St. Lucie I-95, Port Saint Lucie
Proposed My Place Hotel, Punta Gorda
Uptown Suites Tampa Riverview, Riverview
Courtyard by Marriott Saint Augustine Beach, Saint Augustine
Proposed 34-Room Boutique Hotel, Saint Petersburg
Proposed Autograph Collection by Marriott Hotel St. Petersburg, Saint Petersburg
Proposed Full-Service Boutique Hotel Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg
Proposed Hotel St. Pete, Saint Petersburg
Proposed Pasco County Hotel, San Antonio
Proposed Everhome Suites Sanford, Sanford
Seaside Inn, Sanibel
Baymont by Wyndham Sarasota, Sarasota
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, Sarasota
Hampton by Hilton Sarasota Interstate 75 Bee Ridge, Sarasota
Hilton Garden Inn Sarasota Bradenton Airport, Sarasota
Home2 Suites by Hilton Sarasota Bradenton Airport, Sarasota
Proposed Mainview Hotel, Sarasota
Proposed Tapestry by Hilton, Sarasota
Proposed Upscale Hotel Fruitville Road, Sarasota
Proposed Staybridge Suites Shalimar, Shalimar
Proposed 170-room Hotel Siesta Key, Siesta Key
Americas Best Value Inn Starke, Starke
AC Hotel Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol, Tallahassee
Proposed Upscale Hotel Tallahassee, Tallahassee
Wyndham Garden Tallahassee Capitol, Tallahassee
Courtyard by Marriott Tampa Westshore Airport, Tampa
Hampton by Hilton Tampa Riverview Brandon, Tampa
Hillsborough Avenue Land, Tampa
Proposed 112-room Best Western Aiden, Tampa
Proposed Cambria, Tampa
Proposed Cigar Factory Hotel, Tampa
Proposed Microtel Tampa Brandon, Tampa
Proposed Midscale Hotel Tampa, Tampa
Proposed Reverb by Hard Rock Tampa, Tampa
Proposed Tampa Gas Worx Hotel, Tampa
Proposed Tampa Heights Hotel, Tampa
Quality Inn & Conference Center Tampa, Tampa
Residence Inn by Marriott Tampa at USF/Medical Center, Tampa
Residence Inn by Marriott Tampa Sabal Park Brandon, Tampa
Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk, Tampa
Westshore Grand A Tribute Portfolio Hotel Tampa, Tampa
Proposed Boutique Hotel Tavares, Tavares
Hilton Garden Inn Tampa North, Temple Terrace
Proposed Home2 Suites by Hilton Tarpon Springs, Tarpon Springs
Fairfield by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Center, Titusville
Proposed Home2 Suites by Hilton Titusville, Titusville
Proposed Tru by Hilton, Titusville
TownePlace Suites Titusville Kennedy Space Center, Titusville
Hampton by Hilton Venice Bayside South Sarasota, Venice
Proposed Extended-Stay Hotel, Venice
Proposed Homewood Suites Viera, Viera
Proposed Hotel Wauchula, Wauchula
Fairfield by Marriott Tampa Wesley Chapel, Wesley Chapel
Hyatt Place Tampa Wesley Chapel, Wesley Chapel
Residence Inn Tampa Wesley Chapel, Wesley Chapel
Canopy by Hilton West Palm Beach Downtown, West Palm Beach
Residence Inn by Marriott Weston, Weston
Fairfield by Marriott Orlando at Flamingo Crossings Town Center, Winter Garden
Residence Inn by Marriott at Flamingo Crossing Town Center, Winter Garden
Proposed Dual-Brand Hotel Winter Haven, Winter Haven
Proposed Residence Inn by Marriott Winter Haven, Winter Haven
Proposed Mixed-Use Development, Wynwood
 
GEORGIA
Comfort Inn Atlanta North Buckhead, Atlanta
Hilton Suites Atlanta Perimeter, Atlanta
Proposed South Fulton Hotel, Atlanta
Hilton Garden Inn Brunswick, Brunswick
Best Western Executive Inn, Cairo
AC by Marriott Hotel Atlanta Airport Gateway, College Park
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North Johns Creek, Duluth
Sun Suites of Gainesville, Gainesville
Hampton by Hilton Jekyll Island, Jekyll Island
La Quinta Inn & Suites, Kennesaw
Proposed Fairfield Inn Macon, Macon
Atlanta Marriott Peachtree Corners, Peachtree Corners
La Quinta Inn & Suites Savannah Airport Pooler, Pooler
Hampton by Hilton Thomasville, Thomasville
 
MAINE
Extended Stay America Portland Scarborough, Scarborough
 
MISSOURI
Proposed Hampton Inn Sullivan, Sullivan
 
NORTH CAROLINA
The Grand Regal, Elizabethtown
Proposed Branded Hotel Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown
Residence Inn by Marriott Fayetteville Cross Creek, Fayetteville
Studio 6 Greensboro, Greensboro
Comfort Inn Rocky Mount, Rocky Mount
Super 8, Salisbury
Proposed Holiday Inn Express Wade, Wade
Staybridge Suites Wilmington East, Wilmington
Blockade Runner Beach Resort, Wrightsville Beach
 
NEW JERSEY
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark
 
NEW YORK
Proposed Eastern Emerald Hotel, Corona
Proposed Eastern Mirage Hotel, Flushing
Holiday Inn LIC LaGuardia West, Long Island City
Holiday Inn L.I City Manhattan View, Long Island City
Proposed DoubleTree Hotel LIC, Long Island City
Proposed Dual Branded Residence Inn & SpringHill Suites, Long Island City
CAMBRiA Hotel & Suites New York Times Square, New York
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Times Square West, New York
Evelyn New York, New York
Former Hilton Times Square, New York
Hampton by Hilton Manhattan Seaport Financial District, New York
Holiday Inn Express NYC Madison Square Garden, New York
Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Avenue, New York
Iroquois New York, New York
Manhattan at Times Square Hotel, New York
Nolitan Hotel New York, New York
Proposed Tapestry or Tempo by Hilton, New York
Standard High Line, New York
TRYP by Wyndham New York City Times Square South, New York
Washington Jefferson Hotel, New York
 
SOUTH CAROLINA
Proposed Best Western Plus, Anderson
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Cayce, Cayce
Aloft Columbia Harbison, Columbia
Wingate Columbia Lexington, Lexington
 
VIRGINIA
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Richmond Northwest, Richmond
 
 
INTERNATIONAL
 
Bahamas
Coral Sands Harbour Island, Harbour Island
 
Costa Rica
Proposed Hotel Nosara Costa Rica, Nosara
Proposed Eco-Lodge Puerto Jimenez Costa Rica, Puerto Jimenez

My Articles

Beyond the Winter Escape: Sarasota’s Transformation into a Year-Round Destination

The Sarasota market is no longer just a snowbird destination in the winter months. Instead, the area is now thriving as a year-round destination, as evidenced by the area’s rising tourist tax collections, expanding demand centers including athletic facilities, and numerous development projects in the market’s pipeline.

• May 23, 2025 By Hannah McManus

• Hotel Operations , Development & Construction , Travel & Tourism , Convention, Sports, Entertainment , Economic Trends and Cycles , Sarasota , Florida , United States , North America

Jacksonville, FL Supports a Robust Hotel Development Pipeline Despite Economic Uncertainty

While many U.S. markets have experienced a slowdown in hotel development amid rising construction costs, increasing financing costs, and general uncertainty, the greater Jacksonville market area has continued to support a robust hotel development pipeline. This article details some of the recent and upcoming hotel projects in Jacksonville.

• July 17, 2024 By Hannah McManus

• Hotel Investments & Ownership , Development & Construction , Economic Trends and Cycles , Mixed Use , Jacksonville , Florida , United States , North America

A Focus on Sports in Naples Attracts a Younger Demographic

Formerly a haven for retirees and snowbird travelers, Naples has been revitalized as a popular destination for all generations. While the area’s natural attractions, hotels, restaurants, and shopping districts will remain its most popular attractions, sports tournaments and events have become a new focus in Naples.

• February 5, 2024 By Hannah McManus

• Development & Construction , Travel & Tourism , Convention, Sports, Entertainment , Economic Trends and Cycles , Naples , Florida , United States , North America

The Florida Panhandle Remains a Top-Tier Destination

The Florida Panhandle remains popular among hotel developers and investors given the strength of the market in the post-pandemic period. An easy-to-reach destination for drive-to and out-of-state travelers alike, this Gulf Coast region has been a hotbed of activity for construction and transactions in the traditional-model hotel space since the summer of 2020.

• August 24, 2023 By Hannah McManus

• Hotel Operations , Development & Construction , Travel & Tourism , Economic Trends and Cycles , COVID-19 , Panama City Beach , Florida , United States , North America , Destin , Fort Walton Beach , Pensacola , Panama City , Miramar Beach , Pensacola Beach

Tampa Bay Lodging Market: A High-Impact Destination

The greater Tampa Bay lodging market is thriving, as evidenced by rising RevPAR levels, the entrance and subsequent absorption of significant new guestroom inventory, several high-profile transactions, and numerous exciting development projects in the market’s pipeline.

• March 7, 2023 By Hannah McManus , Angela Lahti

HVS Market Pulse: Panama City Beach, Florida

While Panama City Beach’s 27 miles of white sand beaches and emerald blue waters have remained unchanged since the 1950s, this market’s identity and economic landscape have undergone many transformations over the last two decades. This destination’s willingness to transform, its flexibility in the face of hardship, and the natural beauty of its beaches and beyond are what make Panama City Beach a truly resilient market with virtually unlimited development potential.

• January 12, 2021 By Hannah McManus

• Travel & Tourism , Condo Hotels , Economic Trends and Cycles , COVID-19 , Panama City Beach , Florida , United States , North America