Marcus M. Piatt champions the growth and direction of Piatt Hotel Group. Data-obsessed and vision-focused, Marcus hones in on emerging industry trends and investment opportunities that drive the success of the company. An executive with plenty of hands-on experience, Marcus has the gut-knowledge of what truly drives RevPAR, guest satisfaction, and—ultimately—investor returns.  

Operationally, Marcus oversees Piatt Hotel Group’s growing portfolio of owned assets and third-party-managed properties. Drawing on his experience in every function of hotel operations, Marcus leads his teams to excellence in every area, from sales and marketing to F&B to customer service.   

When presented with a new hotel development opportunity, Marcus digs in deep to assess viability and market conditions relying on industry trends and market data to drive decision-making. Then, he builds the financing and investor relationships necessary to make it happen. With an investor-perspective and operator’s know-how, Marcus knows where to spend and where to save, constructing quality hotel and restaurant developments that are as beautiful as they are functional.  

Marcus’ work in hospitality has received many accolades including Wyndham Hotel Group’s Quality Award and Hampton Inn & Suites’ Lighthouse Award.  

Background 

• Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management, Cornell University 

• B.A., Psychology, Waynesburg University 
• American Hotel & Leisure Association, Member 
• Polley Institute, Real Estate Fundamentals and Practice