Horwath HTL, the independent advisory brand focused one hundred percent on hospitality, tourism and leisure development, appointed Bryan Younge as managing director and Americas practice leader for the Valuation Advisory service line. In his new role, Younge will oversee the firm's advisory services across the Americas and work alongside John Fareed, global chairman of Horwath HTL.
With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Younge's expertise spans valuation, investment advisory and strategic financial analysis, and he has played a pivotal role in developing three high-performing specialty practice groups at leading global commercial real estate firms.
Throughout his career, Younge has consistently been at the forefront of the industry, leading teams at firms such as Newmark, Colliers, Cushman & Wakefield, Deloitte, Andersen, PwC, Sage Hospitality Resources, and HVS. Additionally, Younge is sought after by leading legal firms for his expert litigation support and testimony, providing critical analytics and trial testimony in high-stakes, multi-billion dollar merger and acquisition assignments.
"We are excited to welcome Bryan to Horwath HTL as Managing Partner and Practice Leader. His extensive experience and proven track record in the industry make him the ideal fit for our team," Fareed said in a statement. "Bringing Bryan on as a partner is a key step in our broader succession plan, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional service to our clients while positioning ourselves for continued growth."
In addition to Younge's appointment, Horwath HTL will be expanding its team with the addition of several new professionals across a variety of positions within the Americas region.
Under Younge's leadership, the firm has launched the Horwath HTL MarketCompass Lodging Reports, covering 110 markets across the United States. These reports offer insights into occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR trends across all six class scales, detailed economic contexts, and a proprietary Market Performance Ranking for each market. The MPR is based on dozens of advanced factors, including current, past, and expected performance, collected daily to accurately assess each market's characteristics and its standing relative to all other U.S. markets.