Strategic hotel consulting for owners, investors and developers.
What we do
Optimise Outcomes
From hostel to hotel, Headland's expert team blends advisory services with operational experience to ensure the best commercial outcome for you.
We specialise in facilitating funding, brand / operator sourcing and negotiations, and support owners with hotel acquisitions, ensuring optimal outcomes for owners, developers, and investors.
Specialise
We specialise in:
Project feasibility for funding and franchise
Planning support
Operator / brand selection and commercial negotiation
Owner pre-opening asset management and funding support — buy side advice and origination
Shape
Every project is personal to us so we treat it that way. We give you straight-up real-world support to optimise your strategy.
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Adi Hodzic, Dean Street Developments
"First class advice — more than an advisory firm, they are an integral partner to the delivery of all our hotel projects."
Projects
Feasibility Studies
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Operator & Brand Selection
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Planning Support
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Pre-Opening Asset Management
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Funding & Acquisition Support
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Feasibility Studies 〰️ Operator & Brand Selection 〰️ Planning Support 〰️ Pre-Opening Asset Management 〰️ Funding & Acquisition Support 〰️
Experience
We work for a wide range of clients, from Family Offices to Publicly Listed Organisations to businesses looking at their first hotel.
Hear what people have to say…
“I’ve known Richard for over 13 years, and I can confidently say his advice is the best I’ve ever received. His deep understanding of the hospitality sector, combined with an unrivalled network, ensures you get results. He’s not just an advisor; he’s a partner who puts the client's success at the heart of everything he does. With his extensive experience and industry connections, there’s simply no need to look further."
— Irfan Hussain, Definition Capital
“We have been working with Richard and Headland for over a year now, they have delivered outstanding support and a great service to our clients. Their hospitality sector insight and expertise is second to none. Absolutely no hesitation in recommending them to our clients.”
— Jonathan Dibble, PIA Financial Group
"Headland’s advice is centred on delivering the best outcome for the client. Richard Gaunt’s leadership drives the team’s commitment to insightful, client-focused solutions. Highly recommended.”
— Ashley Shaw, Millemont