MIA Hospitality Tops 1,000 Rooms in Year-One Growth
MIA Hospitality Management added seven hotels, its first third-party contract, and franchisor approvals from Marriott and Hyatt in year one.
The short answer
MIA Hospitality Management expanded its operating portfolio to seven hotels and more than 1,000 rooms in its inaugural year. The firm also secured third-party management operations and franchisor approvals from Marriott and Hyatt.
The short version
- MIA Hospitality expanded to seven hotels, one rooftop venue, and over 1,000 rooms in its first 12 months.
- Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport marked the company's first third-party operating agreement on July 1, 2026.
- Marriott International and Hyatt both granted franchise management approvals to the management firm.
MIA Hospitality Management crossed 1,000 rooms, seven hotels, and one rooftop venue during its first year of operation, Lodging Magazine reported [1]. Founded in September 2025, the company secured its first third-party management agreement and earned franchise management approval from both Marriott International and Hyatt while employing over 250 associates [1].
What assets comprise the MIA Hospitality portfolio?
MIA Hospitality operates seven hotels across Florida, anchored primarily in the South Florida market, according to Lodging Magazine [1]. Its operations include dual-branded footprint properties in Brickell, leisure assets in South Beach, and suburban airport properties [1]. The company also oversees the Runway Rooftop Bar & Grill at its Melbourne location [1].
| Property Name | Location | Brand Affiliation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC Hotel Miami Brickell | Miami, FL | Marriott International | South Florida urban core asset [1] |
| Element by Westin Miami Brickell | Miami, FL | Marriott International | South Florida urban core asset [1] |
| Hyatt Centric South Beach | Miami Beach, FL | Hyatt | South Florida lifestyle hotel [1] |
| Courtyard Miami Coconut Grove | Miami, FL | Marriott International | Suburban South Florida hotel [1] |
| SpringHill Suites Miami Downtown Medical District | Miami, FL | Marriott International | Urban medical district location [1] |
| Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Marriott International | Cruise port and airport hub [1] |
| Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport | Melbourne, FL | Hyatt | 143-room first third-party deal; includes Runway Rooftop [1] |
How did the company enter third-party management?
MIA Hospitality signed its first outside management deal on July 1, 2026, taking over the 143-room Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport, as reported by Lodging Magazine [1]. This contract introduced an outside ownership partner to the firm's operating platform [1]. The agreement simultaneously placed Runway Rooftop Bar & Grill under the group's operational control [1].
Who founded MIA Hospitality Management?
Hotel developer and owner Robert Finvarb founded the firm in September 2025 alongside hospitality executive Brian Vujnovic, Lodging Magazine reported [1]. The executive team holds 75 years of collective experience across development, operations, revenue management, guest experience, and food and beverage [1]. Together, its leaders have developed, acquired, and asset-managed 20 hotels spanning more than seven states and Washington, D.C. [1].
How does the group handle food and beverage operations?
MIA Hospitality treats food and beverage as a performance driver rather than a standard guest amenity, according to Lodging Magazine [1]. The leadership team draws on more than five years of experience asset-managing and owning dedicated rooftop concepts, including Charlie Park in Tallahassee and Rosa Sky in Miami [1]. At Runway Rooftop Bar & Grill in Melbourne, management is executing a repositioning with revised menus, an updated cocktail and wine program, and scheduled community programming aimed at Space Coast residents [1].
What role does pre-opening advisory play in future expansion?
The company enters hotel projects before groundbreaking, advising development partners on service flow, staffing models, back-of-house layouts, and revenue yields during the design phase, according to Lodging Magazine [1]. MIA Hospitality is actively applying this pre-opening structure to a full-service Florida lifestyle hotel currently under development, which will feature both a rooftop bar and lounge and a dedicated rooftop restaurant [1]. Over the next 24 months, the operator plans to expand via third-party contracts and founder-affiliated properties [1].
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- [1]MIA Hospitality Reaches 1,000 Rooms in Year-One Expansion— Lodging Magazine
Frequently asked
+When was MIA Hospitality Management founded?
Robert Finvarb and Brian Vujnovic founded MIA Hospitality Management in September 2025 to align hotel ownership objectives with daily operational execution across room divisions and food and beverage venues.
+Which major hotel brands has MIA Hospitality been approved to manage?
During its first year of operation, the management group became an approved franchise management company for both Marriott International and Hyatt.
+What was MIA Hospitality's first third-party management contract?
The company signed its first third-party contract on July 1, 2026, assuming operations for the 143-room Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport and its on-site venue, Runway Rooftop Bar & Grill.
+What rooftop concepts has MIA Hospitality's leadership managed previously?
The leadership team brings more than five years of experience operating and asset-managing independent rooftop destinations, specifically Rosa Sky in Miami and Charlie Park in Tallahassee.
+How many employees does MIA Hospitality Management support?
The operating company is supported by more than 250 property associates alongside a newly established above-property corporate leadership team.
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