VISTA HOST, INC.
HOUSTON, TX

Vista Host, INC. is a distinguished hotel management company with over four decades of industry-leading expertise in managing a diverse range of properties including limited feature hotels, mid-scale full-service hotels, convention hotels, and resorts. Based in Houston, Texas, the company was founded by Michael V. Harrell in 1977 and has successfully managed numerous franchise brands such as Hampton Inn, Hilton Garden Inn, and Holiday Inn, among others. Vista Host is renowned for its tailored approach to hotel management, recognizing that each property has unique needs to maximize returns for owners. The company’s operational strength derives from its focus on several key areas: providing exceptional service to guests, actively involving General Managers in revenue management and sales efforts, comprehensive sales training programs, optimizing labor and operating costs, and fostering talent development through award-winning initiatives like the Manager In Training (MIT) program. The company has developed a strong infrastructure supported by numerous specialized roles, including Director of Profitability Development and Director of Lodging Quality. Vista Host stands out for its strategic use of technology and partnerships, exemplified by alliances with entities such as Hilton Supply Management and Travelclick, leveraging tools like GDS Advertising campaigns and proprietary recruiting platforms. As registered in Palm Beach County, Florida under the company type For-Profit (FORP) with a File Number P12523, Vista Host has maintained an active status since its incorporation on December 15, 1986, and recent annual reports filed for the period through April 29, 2024. The company headquarters is located at 10370 Richmond Avenue Suite 150, Houston, TX 77042. The leadership team currently includes Evan Studer as President and Kathie Long as Senior Vice President, ensuring strategic vision, operational excellence, and growth in an ever-evolving hospitality industry.