Bryan Decort

Today, leading hotel ownership, management and development firm, Hotel Equities (HE), announced the promotion of Bryan DeCort to the position of chief operating officer. In his role, DeCort will be responsible for enterprise-wide performance, profitability and corporate strategy for the firm's portfolio of 160+ hotels and resorts throughout the United States and Canada.

DeCort joined the firm in 2017 as senior vice president of operations and most recently served in the role of executive vice president. He was the architect for a comprehensive internal re-organization while the firm simultaneously added over 50 hotels, 1700 associates and opened 3 regional office locations. Under his guidance and leadership, HE's operational platform has consistently achieved award-winning, best-in-class performance results.

Since joining HE, DeCort has constructed an industry-leading team and implemented cutting edge technology to support the firm's portfolio. Excited about his new role, DeCort remains grounded in its significance and shared that preserving the company culture remains a key focus, and one of his most important functions.

While overseeing the organization's day to day operations, Bryan also plays a critical role in all owner, investor and brand relationships. With over 30 years of diverse hospitality experience, he has held progressive executive leadership positions with Marriott, Renaissance, Sheraton & Omni Hotels. DeCort holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida where he concentrated in Hospitality Management and Marketing.