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ZMC Hotels, LLC Awarded Management of the Four Points by Sheraton Columbus-Polaris Ohio

ZMC Hotels, LLC was selected to manage the Four Points by Sheraton Columbus-Polaris, a Marriott franchise, in Columbus, Ohio. This addition will bring ZMC Hotels’ portfolio to 56 hotels under management.

The Four Points by Sheraton Columbus-Polaris, OH has 100 modern rooms featuring luxury bedding, free Wi-Fi access, ergonomic workspaces and flat-screen TVs. The hotel is located off I-71 on Polaris Parkway, providing easy access to an array of shopping, dining and entertainment options in the Polaris area. Visit top area destinations, including Polaris Fashion Place, the Quest Conference Center, the Columbus Zoo and Hollywood Casino. Business travelers will appreciate an easy commute to local corporations, such as JP Morgan Chase and Vertiv.

“This will be our first Four Points by Sheraton and our first hotel in the great state of Ohio,” said John Henry, President & CEO for ZMC Hotels.  “I am pleased to add the Four Points by Sheraton brand to our portfolio, and our team is excited to enhance metrics for the owners of this hotel.”

Naresh Krishnani, representing the ownership of the hotel, stated “We’re looking forward to ZMC Hotels elevating performance of our newly renovated Four Points by Sheraton Columbus-Polaris, followed by our SpringHill Suites by Marriott Cincinnati North / Forest Park, Ohio by December.”

The Four Points by Sheraton will be overseen by Chris Johnson, Vice President of Operations.

ZMC Hotels, LLC, based in Walnut Creek, CA, provides an inclusive platform for operations, revenue management, sales, human resources, finance, development, and construction.  ZMC Hotels now operates 56 hotels across 19 states.  The company’s current portfolio encompasses Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, IHG, Best Western, Choice, Wyndham, and private label brands in select service, extended stay, and limited-service categories. Learn more about ZMC Hotels at www.zmchotels.com or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/zmchotels.

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 ZMC Hotels, LLC Awarded Management of the avid hotel Madison-Huntsville West 

ZMC Hotels, LLC was selected to manage the avid hotel Madison-Huntsville West in Alabama. This addition will bring ZMC Hotels’ portfolio to 54 hotels under management.

The avid hotel by IHG is a simple and open designed hotel with 87 rooms located in Madison, just west of Huntsville, Alabama and north of Birmingham.  The avid hotel is just off highway 565 and close to the Huntsville International Airport. The Madison-Huntsville area is known for its space and defense industries with Redstone Arsenal and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center just a few miles away. Madison is one of the fastest growing cities in Alabama with its proximity to Huntsville, the most populous city currently in the state.

“We are thrilled to be part of the growth in this part of Alabama,” said John Henry, President & CEO for ZMC Hotels.  “There is so much space history here along with the natural beauty of the Appalachian area to draw people here.” 

Dee Patel, Managing Shareholder for Shivaay Madison, LLC, stated “I am happy to continue our partnership with ZMC Hotels, LLC and look forward to our continued success in the region.”

The avid hotel by IHG will be part of ZMC Hotels’ Southern Region, overseen by Terry Ammons, Vice President of Operations.

ZMC Hotels, LLC, based in Walnut Creek, CA, provides an inclusive platform for operations, revenue management, sales, human resources, finance, development, and construction.  ZMC Hotels now operates 54 hotels across 17 states.  The company’s current portfolio encompasses Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, IHG, Best Western, Choice, Wyndham, and private label brands in select service, extended stay, and limited-service categories. Learn more about ZMC Hotels at www.zmchotels.com or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/zmchotels.

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ZMC Hotels, LLC Awarded Management of the Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Northlake

ZMC Hotels, LLC was selected to manage the Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Northlake inGeorgia.  This addition will bring ZMC Hotels’ portfolio to 52 hotels under management.

The Courtyard by Marriott is a 128‐room select service hotel in the Northeastern part of the greater Atlanta metro area just off the highway 285 loop.  The hotel is near the Northlake business district and its many popular parks, museums, shops, and restaurants.  This includes the Georgia Aquarium, Stone Mountain, and World of Coca Cola.

“We are thrilled to welcome the Courtyard into our managed portfolio,” said John Henry, President & CEO for ZMC Hotels.  “The Atlanta area is one of the largest cultural and entertainment cities in the southeast.”

Prem Patel, COO for HKB Hotels Group, stated “We are looking forward to having ZMC Hotels as our operating partner and anticipate a great relationship working with their team.”

The Courtyard by Marriott will be part of ZMC Hotels’ Southern Region, overseen by Terry Ammons, Vice President of Operations.

ZMC Hotels, LLC, based in Walnut Creek, CA, provides an inclusive platform for operations, revenue management, sales, human resources, finance, IT, development, and construction. ZMC Hotels currently operates 52 hotels across 17 states, including 19 Hilton, nine Marriott, two Hyatt, four IHG, three Choice, five Wyndham, three Best Western, and two private label brands in select service, limited service, and extended stay categories. Learn more about ZMC Hotels at www.zmchotels.com or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/zmchotels.

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Shivaay Hospitality Breaks Ground on TownePlace Suites in Pell City, Alabama

ZMC Hotels, LLC was honored on September 27, 2023, to take part in the groundbreaking of the new TownePlace Suites by Marriott being built in Pell City, Alabama.

The TownePlace Suites by Marriott is expected cost $12 million and is scheduled to open January 2025 as an extended stay hotel with 89 rooms and approximately 20 employees. ZMC Hotels will assume management of the TownePlace Suites in the months leading up to its opening.

Dee Patel, managing shareholder for Shivaay Hospitality, LLC, lead the groundbreaking team stating, “We have been looking at the growing Pell City market for the right location and believe this is the perfect fit for our guests.”

The TownePlace Suites by Marriott Pell City will be part of ZMC Hotels’ Southern Region, overseen by Terry Ammons, Vice President of Operations.

ZMC Hotels, LLC, based in Walnut Creek, CA, provides an inclusive platform for operations, revenue management, sales, human resources, finance, IT, development, and construction. ZMC Hotels currently operates 52 hotels across 17 states, including 19 Hilton, nine Marriott, two Hyatt, four IHG, three Choice, five Wyndham, three Best Western, and two private label brands in select service, limited service, and extended stay categories. Learn more about ZMC Hotels at www.zmchotels.com or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/zmchotels.

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ZMC Hotels, LLC Awarded Management of the Courtyard by Marriott Montgomery, Alabama

ZMC Hotels, LLC was selected to manage the Courtyard by Marriott Montgomery, Alabama – bringing ZMC Hotels’ portfolio to 50 hotels under management.

The Courtyard by Marriott is a 146-room hotel located in Montgomery, AL about 100 miles south of Birmingham and Oxford.  The hotel is well-positioned just off Interstate 85 at the highway 231 loop.  Montgomery is the capital city of Alabama and the second most populous city in Alabama, which makes it a center for conventions and events in Alabama.

“We are pleased to be expanding our management presence in Alabama in partnership with C.E. Hospitality, LLC,” said John Henry, President & CEO for ZMC Hotels.  “We are looking forward to working with ownership to elevate performance for this hotel.”

Mahinder Chhabra, co-owner of C.E. Hospitality, LLC, stated “We are enthusiastic to engage ZMC Hotels and work with a management company of ZMC’s caliber in Alabama.”

The Courtyard by Marriott Montgomery will be part of ZMC Hotels’ Southern Region, overseen by Terry Ammons, Vice President of Operations.

ZMC Hotels, LLC, based in Walnut Creek, CA, provides an inclusive platform for operations, revenue management, sales, human resources, finance, IT, development, and construction. ZMC Hotels currently operates 50 hotels across 17 states, including 19 Hilton, nine Marriott, two Hyatt, four IHG, three Choice, five Wyndham, three Best Western, and two private label brands in select service, limited service, and extended stay categories. Learn more about ZMC Hotels at www.zmchotels.com or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/zmchotels.

For media inquiries and further information, please contact:
John Henry | President & CEO | jhenry@zmchotels.com | 925-933-4000, ext. 275 

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ZMC Hotels, LLC Awarded Management of the TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Pell City and Candlewood Suites by IHG in Oxford, Alabama

ZMC Hotels, LLC was selected to manage the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Pell City and the Candlewood Suites by IHG Oxford, Alabama, which recently broke ground.  Both hotels are expected to open roughly in January 2025.  These additions will bring ZMC Hotels’ portfolio to 49 hotels under management.

The TownePlace Suites by Marriott will be an extended-stay hotel with 89 rooms located in Pell City, AL between Atlanta and Birmingham.  Lake Logan Martin, a reservoir on the Coosa River borders much of the city and provides year-round water recreation.  In 2011, a state-of-the-art hospital, St. Vincent St. Clair, was built making it a medical destination for the area.  Jefferson State Community College is located here, and the city was established as a state cultural center with the Pell City Center for Education and the Performing Arts.  The hotel will also see an influx of guests due to its proximity to the Talladega Superspeedway.

The Candlewood Suites by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) will be a 91-room all-suites, extended stay hotel in Oxford located right along Interstate Highway 20.  Oxford lies just outside the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest.  Choccolocco Park is a draw for sports enthusiasts with its more than 300-acre state-of-the-art sports complex, amenities for baseball, softball, track, cross country, and soccer, along with walking & biking trails, and many natural resources.

“We are pleased to be part of this ground-up Marriott and IHG branded extended stay development in Alabama,” said John Henry, President & CEO for ZMC Hotels.  “We anticipate increased synergies in these markets as the hotels are added to four other hotels that we currently manage in the Oxford market, enabling us to maximize return for development partners.”

Dee Patel, Managing Shareholder for Shivaay Hospitality, LLC, and Shivaay Oxford, LLC, stated “We’ve worked alongside ZMC Hotels in Alabama for a number of years now, and we can’t think of a better partner to grow our hospitality holdings with”.

The TownePlace Suites by Marriott Pell City and the Candlewood Suites by IHG Oxford, AL will be part of ZMC Hotels’ Southern Region, overseen by Terry Ammons, Vice President of Operations.

ZMC Hotels, LLC, based in Walnut Creek, CA, provides an inclusive platform for operations, revenue management, sales, human resources, finance, IT, development, and construction. ZMC Hotels currently operates 47 hotels across 17 states, including 19 Hilton, nine Marriott, two Hyatt, four IHG, three Choice, five Wyndham, three Best Western, and two private label brands in select service, limited service, and extended stay categories. Learn more about ZMC Hotels at www.zmchotels.com or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/zmchotels.

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ZMC Hotels Welcomes Terry Ammons, Vice President of Operations, Southern Region

Southern Region (June 2023) – ZMC Hotels, LLC would like to welcome Terry Ammons as Vice President of Operations, Southern Region, which currently includes hotels located in North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, and Alabama.

Terry brings over 25 years of hospitality and multi-property experience from his time with Beechwood Hotel Group and O’Springs Inn, LLC. Terry began his career as a Hampton Inn Night Auditor and worked his way up to General Manager before moving to pre-opening manager of a new Hampton Inn and later as dual General Manager when a Holiday Inn Express was built next door.  He has also held roles as Director of Sales, Regional Director of Operations, and Vice President of Operations.

As a General Manager, Terry was invited to participate in Hampton Inn’s Circle of Leadership, a small elite group of high performing managers within the brand.  He also served as part of the inaugural group of Hampton Inn Brand Ambassadors.  Terry earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee.

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John P. Henry Promoted to President and CEO of ZMC Hotels, LLC

Walnut Creek, CA, March 1, 2023 — ZAC Holdings, LLC, an investment company which owns ZMC Hotels, LLC, announced today the promotion of John P. Henry to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ZMC Hotels. Mr. Henry most recently served as ZMC Hotels’ Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), and since 2019 has also held the role of Chief Development Officer (CDO). As ZMC Hotels’ President and CEO, he will have responsibility for strategic leadership as well as day-to-day operations, and will continue to report to Mark D. Hall, Managing Shareholder for ZAC Holdings. Financial leadership will continue under the direction of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Todd Torvinen, and market leadership will continue under the direction of Senior Vice President of Operations, Casey MacAllister.

“As ZMC Hotels has successfully executed its growth strategies, our management team has become more robust and capable,” said Mark Hall, who is stepping aside as President and CEO of ZMC Hotels. “John has been instrumental in assisting in the building of our outstanding group of talented and experienced hospitality professionals that provide us with the management depth necessary to succeed in this competitive and dynamic environment. Since joining ZMC Hotels in mid-2016, John has strengthened our operational, sales and revenue management practices, leading to significant improvements in the quality of our portfolio and financial performance”, said Hall. “Within the management company John is viewed as an exceptional leader with legendary energy and enthusiasm, and a keen eye for identifying talent. Externally, he has developed experience in effectively managing our brand relationships and he has been acknowledged for his consultative approach”, noted Hall.

“Given ZMC Hotels’ growth within our family of businesses, I want to ensure that we have the management expertise capable of coordinating and executing our business strategies. This promotion underscores that goal, as well as our responsibilities for succession planning in all our organizational holdings,” noted Hall. “Importantly, this promotion will allow me to focus on the broader goals for ZAC Holdings and our other affiliated business enterprise interests,” concluded Hall.

“I have the honor of serving with an exceptional group of hospitality professionals,” said Henry. “The execution of our proven strategies in the institutionally branded select service, limited service, and extended stay segments, concentrated in tertiary and suburban markets, supported by strong and experienced staff in all areas, continues to make ZMC Hotels a premier operator and performer in the hospitality space. I look forward to these new challenges and the significant opportunities for ZMC Hotels as a Walnut Creek-based hotel management company with a strong history and commitment to the local communities where we operate,” Henry concluded.

Henry has been in hospitality for over thirty years, having worked in both branded and independent hotels, franchised and managed properties, full-service, select service and limited-service operations, multi-unit operations, boutique and lifestyle hotels, and complex union environments. He is a graduate of San Francisco State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management. Through his commitment to continued learning, he’s completed programs from Cornell University, The Aspen Institute, Dale Carnegie, as well as earned his Sommelier certification and most recently his California real estate salesperson license.

About ZMC Hotels, LLC
ZMC Hotels, LLC, based in Walnut Creek, CA, provides an inclusive platform for operations, revenue management, sales, human resources, finance, IT, development, and construction. ZMC Hotels currently operates 47 hotels across 17 states, including 19 Hilton, nine Marriott, two Hyatt, four IHG, three Choice, five Wyndham, three Best Western, and two private label brands in select service, limited service, and extended stay categories. Learn more about ZMC Hotels at www.zmchotels.com or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/zmchotels.

About ZAC Holdings, LLC
ZAC Holdings, LLC is a California based investment group founded and operated by Northern California based diversified entrepreneur, Mark D. Hall. ZAC Holdings has ownership in 44 hotels, as well as ZMC Hotels, LLC, the vehicle through which these assets are managed. ZAC Holdings is one of many investment entities which have grown out of Hall’s Walnut Creek, CA based investment management company known as Hall Equities Group. Learn more about Hall Equities Group at www.hallequitiesgroup.com.

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ZMC Hotels, LLC Expands Footprint into California with the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Anaheim Maingate Near Angel Stadium

ZMC Hotels, LLC was selected to manage the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Anaheim Maingate Near Angel Stadium effective February 1, 2023. This addition will bring ZMC Hotels, LLC managed portfolio to 47 hotels across 17 states.

The TownePlace Suites by Marriott is an extended stay hotel with 139 rooms and is in a perfect location for those looking to explore Anaheim. Located less than a mile from Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Honda Center, and City National Grove of Anaheim and 2 miles from Disneyland and the Anaheim Convention Center.

“We’re excited about the property and happy to continue to strengthen our relationship with Marriott,” said John Henry, Chief Operating Officer for ZMC. “This property fits well within our current portfolio of select service, limited service and extended stay hotels.”

The TownePlace Suites by Marriott Anaheim Maingate Near Angel Stadium will join ZMC Hotels’ Western Region led by David York, Vice President of Operations.
ZMC Hotels, LLC, based in Walnut Creek, CA, provides an inclusive platform for operations, revenue management, sales, human resources, finance, development, and construction.

ZMC Hotels currently operates 47 hotels across 17 states. The company’s current portfolio encompasses Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, IHG, Best Western, Choice, Wyndham, and private label brands in limited service, extended stay and select service categories. Learn more about ZMC Hotels at www.zmchotels.com or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/zmchotels.

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ZMC Hotels, LLC Awarded Management of Three Hotels in Pennsylvania and Arizona

On February 1, 2023, ZMC Hotels, LLC was selected to manage three hotels located in Pennsylvania and Arizona, which were simultaneously acquired by Zenith Asset Company IV, LLC (ZAC IV, LLC). The addition of these three hotels brings ZMC Hotels’ managed portfolio to 46 hotels across 16 states.

Two of the three new hotels, the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh/Harmarville, PA and TownePlace Suites by Marriott Pittsburgh/Harmarville, PA, are located off the Pennsylvania Turnpike, making both hotels a convenient stop for travelers and are just a few miles from the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, RIDC O’Hara, and UPMC St. Margaret Hospital. The Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburgh/Harmarville opened in 2015 with 108 rooms and shares a parking lot with the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Pittsburgh/Harmarville, which opened in 2016 with 94 rooms. Guests on upper floors of both hotels have views of the Allegheny River. ZMC Hotels also manages the Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburgh/Waterfront-West Homestead, allowing for market synergies to enhance performance of all three Pittsburgh hotels.

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Havasu – London Bridge, AZ opened in 2018 with 96 rooms. Its proximity to the famed London Bridge makes it a prime location for drive-market leisure travelers from the Los Angeles basin, Las Vegas, and Phoenix metro areas. The adjacent English Village Retail & Marina, also acquired by ZAC IV, LLC on February 1st, has numerous restaurants, retail stores and a marina, providing complimentary amenities to hotel guests. ZMC Hotels also manages the Hampton Inn Lake Havasu City, AZ, enabling the two hotels to leverage market efficiencies. ZMC Hotels has also been selected to develop and construct a premium brand hotel on a high profile waterfront development site adjacent to the English Village Retail & Marina, providing for additional market strength. It is anticipated that this new hotel will be the premier Hospitality asset located on the shore of Lake Havasu.
The Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh/Harmarville, PA and TownePlace Suites by Marriott Pittsburgh/Harmarville, PA will be part of ZMC Hotels’ Midwest Region, led by Chris Johnson, Vice President of Operations. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Havasu – London Bridge, AZ will join ZMC Hotels’ Western Region, led by David York, Vice President of Operations.

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ZMC Hotels, LLC, based in Walnut Creek, CA, provides an inclusive platform for operations, revenue management, sales, human resources, finance, development and construction. ZMC Hotels currently operates 46 hotels across 16 states. The company’s current portfolio encompasses Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, IHG, Best Western, Choice, Wyndham and private label brands in limited service, extended stay and select service categories. Learn more about ZMC Hotels at www.zmchotels.com or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/zmchotels.