Earlier this month, real estate investment and hospitality management company Highgate received the prestigious 2018 EPIC Chairman Award, Expedia Group's highest global partner award. Highgate's Chief Revenue Officer Ankur Randev proudly accepted the award on behalf of Highgate from Expedia Group's Barry Diller, chairman and senior executive, Mark Okerstrom, president and chief executive officer and Melissa Maher, senior vice president, marketing and innovation.

From left to right: Melissa Maher, senior vice president, marketing and innovation Expedia Group, Highgate Chief Revenue Officer Ankur Randev, Barry Diller, chairman and senior executive Expedia Group, Mark Okerstrom, president and chief executive officer Expedia Group
— Photo by Highgate Hotels, L.P.From left to right: Melissa Maher, senior vice president, marketing and innovation Expedia Group, Highgate Chief Revenue Officer Ankur Randev, Barry Diller, chairman and senior executive Expedia Group, Mark Okerstrom, president and chief executive officer Expedia Group
— Photo by Highgate Hotels, L.P.
From left to right: Melissa Maher, senior vice president, marketing and innovation Expedia Group, Highgate Chief Revenue Officer Ankur Randev, Barry Diller, chairman and senior executive Expedia Group, Mark Okerstrom, president and chief executive officer Expedia Group — Photo by Highgate Hotels, L.P.

"Highgate's three decades of industry experience have all led to our position as a leader and pioneer in the hospitality space and what we are most proud of is our reputation as trusted partner," said Highgate Chief Revenue Officer Ankur Randev. "We are constantly striving to innovate and it is with partners such as Expedia Group that we are truly able to make a mark in the industry. We look forward to what 2019 will bring and are truly honored to receive the 2018 EPIC Chairman Award."

In order to be nominated for this honor, the partner must exude 'EPIC' qualities of engagement, partnership, innovation and collaboration. Expedia has found that partners who demonstrate all of these qualities produce high volumes of revenue, treat their customers with respect and of equal value to those who book with them directly and push Expedia to explore different and innovative ways of partnering together. This award further establishes Highgate as a leader in the industry and is a perfect benchmark for the great things to come from the brand in 2019.

About Highgate

Highgate is a leading global real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing footprint in Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, Seattle, Waikiki, London and Lisbon. www.highgate.com.