Aidan Martin

Experience

Aidan Martin is a consulting and valuation Project Manager with the HVS Los Angeles office. His passion for hospitality began while working at his local country club as a teenager. He graduated from Michigan State University in May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Business and a minor in Real Estate Investment Management. While studying at Michigan State University, he participated in the Real Estate Investment Club, held a leadership position in his fraternity, and completed the Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA). Prior to joining HVS, he completed a property management internship with Greystar in Chicago.

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HVS is the nation's leading consulting firm that is laser-focused on the hospitality sector. The firm provides expertise through every phase of ownership across a wide range of hospitality assets. We help clients succeed in the complex consulting arena, from feasibility studies to exit strategies and everything in between.
 

Employment History

July 2022 to present
HVS CONSULTING AND VALUATION SERVICES
Los Angeles, California
 
2021
GREYSTAR
Chicago, Illinois
 
2020
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
East Lansing, Michigan
 
2017–2019
BETHESDA COUNTRY CLUB
Bethesda, Maryland

Education

Michigan State University
BA – The School of Hospitality Business
 
Other Specialized Training Classes Completed:
Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA)
Basic Appraisal Principles
Business Writing

Hotels Appraised

CALIFORNIA
Super 8 Azusa, Azusa
Best Western Plus South Bay LAX Airport, Lawndale
Ramada Los Angeles Wilshire Center, Los Angeles
Top Hat Motel, Los Angeles
Proposed TownePlace Suites by Marriott Palmdale, Palmdale

My Articles

Transforming Coachella Valley: Setting the Stage for Success

In the summer of 2023, occupancy in the Coachella Valley showed a return to normalcy after strong growth in 2021 and 2022 driven by pent-up leisure demand. Notably, ADR remains well above 2019 levels. The future looks promising, with the Acrisure Arena and Palm Springs International Airport expansion setting the stage for long-term success.

• October 10, 2023 By Aidan Martin , Kirsten Z. Smiley, MAI

• Hotel Operations , Development & Construction , Travel & Tourism , Economic Trends and Cycles , COVID-19 , Palm Springs , California , United States , North America , Desert Hot Springs , Cathedral City , Rancho Mirage , Palm Desert , Indian Wells , La Quinta , Indio , Coachella

Destination Los Angeles: A Look at the Future of the Hotel Market

Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world, boasts a thriving tourism industry that draws millions of visitors every year. In this article, we will pinpoint the trends, innovations, upcoming events, and challenges that are shaping the future of the Los Angeles hotel industry.

• April 10, 2023 By Kirsten Z. Smiley, MAI , Aidan Martin

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