Raymond Parejo

Experience

Raymond Parejo is a consulting and valuation Project Manager in the Boston HVS office. Originally from California, he obtained his Bachelor of Hospitality Administration degree from Boston University in May 2020. In May 2021, he graduated from the Boston University School of Hospitality Administration with a Master of Management Hospitality degree with a concentration in Real Estate, Revenue Management and Analytics. During his time at Boston University, he helped develop a Covid Community Information Exchange for Starbucks to help disseminate relevant information for Starbucks locations. Prior to joining HVS in 2021, he held operations internships with Marriott and Hilton at various properties in California.

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Education

MMH – School of Hospitality Administration, Boston University

BS – School of Hospitality Administration, Boston University
 
Other Specialized Training Classes Completed:
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice – 12 hours
Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 hours
Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 hours

Employment History

July 2021 to present
HVS CONSULTING AND VALUATION SERVICES
Boston, Massachusetts
 
2020 – 2021
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Boston, Massachusetts
 
2019 – 2019
FAIRFIELD BY MARRIOTT
Tustin, California
 
2018 – 2018
TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT
Manhattan Beach, California
 
2018 – 2018
EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON
Napa, California

My Articles

The Strong Rebound of Newport, Rhode Island, America’s First Resort City

The destination market of Newport, Rhode Island, has recovered more quickly from the COVID-19 pandemic than many other cities in the Northeast. This article highlights the market’s recent performance and outlook.

• May 17, 2023 By Raymond Parejo

• Hotel Operations , Development & Construction , Travel & Tourism , Economic Trends and Cycles , COVID-19 , Newport , Rhode Island , United States , North America

Recent Trends in Vacationland: The Ebb and Flow of the Coastal Maine Lodging Market

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coastal Maine market, including Portland, has experienced a renaissance of leisure travel. This seasonal drive-to market has remained a stalwart of the New England region, while corporate and group-focused urban cores have been slower to rebound. Pent-up demand has catapulted Coastal Maine markets beyond pre-COVID peaks. This article highlights the market’s triumphs and challenges in recent years.

• December 19, 2022 By Brian F. Bisema , Raymond Parejo

• Hotel Operations , Development & Construction , Travel & Tourism , Economic Trends and Cycles , COVID-19 , Portland , Maine , United States , North America

Almost Home: The Boston Hotel Market Approaches a Recovery

Boston’s hotel market came up strong in 2022, exceeding expectations. Despite anticipated recessionary impacts in 2023, a full recovery is on the horizon for this market.

• December 13, 2022 By Erich Baum, CRE , Brian F. Bisema , Raymond Parejo

• Hotel Operations , Development & Construction , Travel & Tourism , Economic Trends and Cycles , COVID-19 , Boston , Massachusetts , United States , North America