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Miles
Greve

Four decades of experience and expertise across hotel operations, commercial real estate, investment research, underwriting, sales and market intelligence.

40

Years

15

Career roles

$9.2B

CityCenter

Professional profile

The whole record matters.

Hotel real estate and hospitality professional with 40 years of experience spanning hotel operations, rooms and convention sales, commercial real estate research, hotel investment underwriting, transaction administration, and entrepreneurial research.

Combines field-level hospitality experience with financial analysis, market intelligence, asset/investment research, and business development.

Career story

Four chapters.
One body of work.

Commercial towers in Manhattan at blue hour
011986–1997

Markets begin with the data

Commercial property databases, quarterly market reports, economic analysis, field surveys, foreclosures and REO research formed the foundation.

Luxury hotel room and service corridor at evening
021989–2005

Hospitality from the inside

Sixteen years across Hilton operations, Bellagio sales and the front services of a major Waikiki resort built a ground-level understanding of the guest and the asset.

Integrated resort towers illuminated at night
032005–2012

The Las Vegas development era

Rooms revenue at MGM Grand and Wynn met the transaction discipline of CityCenter—the approximately $9.2B MGM and Dubai World development.

Luxury hotel lobby overlooking a city at night
042012–Present

Independent investment intelligence

A boutique platform devoted to hotel real estate markets, financial trends, operating fundamentals and emerging investment opportunities.

The reel

Forty years, in motion.

Career timeline

Forty years,
year by year.

Every role from the record, in the order it happened—from a CBRE research desk in 1986 to an independent research platform today.

  1. 1986

    Apr 1986–Mar 1988

    Hotel & Commercial Real Estate Data Bank Coordinator

    CBRE

    Analyzed existing and potential markets and produced customized real estate and economic market analyses for sales professionals.

    Read the story: Markets begin with the data →
  2. 1988

    Mar 1988–Aug 1988

    NYC Market Research

    Miles Greve BBMG Group

    Tracked and analyzed commercial foreclosures exceeding $5M across the New York metropolitan area.

    Read the story: Markets begin with the data →
  3. 1989

    May 1989–Jul 1989

    Restaurant Assistant Manager / Manager on Duty

    Hilton Hotels & Resorts

    Motivated, coached, scheduled, and supervised Front Office personnel while supporting staffing, payroll, productivity, and service objectives.

    Read the story: Hospitality from the inside →
  4. 1989

    Oct 1989–Sep 1998

    Rooms Division

    Hilton Hotels & Resorts

    Supervised room-reservation and convention-sales agents, including training, performance evaluations, accountability, and discipline.

    Read the story: Hospitality from the inside →
  5. 1997

    Jan 1997–Jul 1997

    Senior Commercial Researcher

    CBRE

    Researched commercial real estate markets, transactions, tenants, developments, and property availability for internal and external clients.

    Read the story: Markets begin with the data →
  6. 1998

    Oct 1998–Oct 2000

    Small Group Room Coordinator

    Bellagio

    Supported small-group room sales and revenue goals through account solicitation, site inspections, and written communications.

    Read the story: Hospitality from the inside →
  7. 2000

    Oct 2000–Sep 2002

    Convention Sales Manager

    Bellagio

    Prospected and managed new and existing accounts through telephone solicitation, outside sales, site inspections, and written communications.

    Read the story: Hospitality from the inside →
  8. 2002

    Sep 2002–Jan 2003

    Real Estate Sales Professional

    Douglas Elliman Real Estate

    Researched commercial tenants, landlords, local/regional markets, and prospective opportunities to support business development.

    Read the story: Independent investment intelligence →
  9. 2003

    Jan 2003–Jun 2004

    Hotel Real Estate Sales & Finance

    Innvest Hotel Brokers LLC

    Supported hotel acquisition underwriting by developing assumptions, reviewing financial statements, and identifying inconsistencies in due-diligence data.

    Read the story: Independent investment intelligence →
  10. 2004

    Jun 2004–Aug 2005

    Front Services Manager

    Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

    Managed front-services standards covering luggage, guest requests, telephone handling, valet/bell/doorman support, and room deliveries.

    Read the story: Hospitality from the inside →
  11. 2005

    Nov 2005–Oct 2006

    Sales Representative, Rooms Division

    MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Las Vegas

    Handled guest reservations and service inquiries while identifying opportunities to increase revenue through upselling and cross-selling.

    Read the story: The Las Vegas development era →
  12. 2006

    Oct 2006–Mar 2009

    Sales Contract Administrator – CityCenter

    MGM Resorts International

    Supported sales-contract and transaction administration for CityCenter, the approximately $9.2B MGM/Dubai World development.

    Read the story: CityCenter: a $9.2 billion education →
  13. 2009

    Mar 2009–Mar 2012

    Sales Representative, Rooms Division

    Wynn Las Vegas

    Managed high-volume guest interactions while identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities to maximize room and service revenue.

    Read the story: The Las Vegas development era →
  14. 2012

    Apr 2012–Jul 2012

    Intern – National Hospitality Group

    Marcus & Millichap

    Underwrote and analyzed commercial properties to develop supportable valuation and marketing strategies.

    Read the story: Independent investment intelligence →
  15. 2012

    Jul 2012–Present

    Founder / Hotel Real Estate Investment Research

    Miles Greve Group

    Founded and developed a boutique research platform focused on independent coverage and intelligence for hotel real estate investment.

    Read the story: Independent investment intelligence →

Complete résumé · 1986–Present

Experience

Every role and every contribution supplied—presented without an arbitrary page limit.

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01

Jul 2012–Present

Miles Greve Group

Founder / Hotel Real Estate Investment Research

  • Founded and developed a boutique research platform focused on independent coverage and intelligence for hotel real estate investment.
  • Research and analyze hotel investment markets, financial trends, operating fundamentals, and emerging opportunities for an investor-oriented audience.
  • Developed a multi-platform research and information network serving the hotel and real estate industry.

02

Apr 2012–Jul 2012

Marcus & Millichap

Intern – National Hospitality Group

  • Applied the firm's brokerage value proposition across prospecting, underwriting, marketing, and transaction-support activities.
  • Underwrote and analyzed commercial properties to develop supportable valuation and marketing strategies.
  • Built a client/referral database and strengthened cold-calling, networking, negotiation, and relationship-development skills.

03

Mar 2009–Mar 2012

Wynn Las Vegas

Sales Representative, Rooms Division

  • Managed high-volume guest interactions while identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities to maximize room and service revenue.
  • Maintained accurate guest and reservation data while processing advance deposits and coordinating issue resolution across departments.
  • Delivered service aligned with major hospitality rating standards and resort contact-center performance requirements.

04

Oct 2006–Mar 2009

MGM Resorts International

Sales Contract Administrator – CityCenter

  • Supported sales-contract and transaction administration for CityCenter, the approximately $9.2B MGM/Dubai World development.
  • Verified contracts, broker registrations, closing documentation, escrow activity, commissions, refunds, and transaction files for completeness and accuracy.
  • Coordinated documentation and financial records among buyers, sellers, brokers, title companies, banks, and internal stakeholders.

05

Nov 2005–Oct 2006

MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Las Vegas

Sales Representative, Rooms Division

  • Handled guest reservations and service inquiries while identifying opportunities to increase revenue through upselling and cross-selling.
  • Processed advance deposits and maintained accurate reservation/customer information in the unified desktop system.
  • Coordinated guest issues with other hotel departments to deliver timely, service-focused resolutions.

06

Jun 2004–Aug 2005

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

Front Services Manager

  • Managed front-services standards covering luggage, guest requests, telephone handling, valet/bell/doorman support, and room deliveries.
  • Maintained front-of-house presentation and service readiness while ensuring staff adherence to appearance and operating standards.
  • Coordinated timely handling of guest inquiries, messages, bookings, parcels, and other service needs.

07

Jan 2003–Jun 2004

Innvest Hotel Brokers LLC

Hotel Real Estate Sales & Finance

  • Supported hotel acquisition underwriting by developing assumptions, reviewing financial statements, and identifying inconsistencies in due-diligence data.
  • Researched property demographics, economic trends, appraisals, P&Ls, taxes, and other market information supporting investment analysis.
  • Prepared proposals and marketing packages and coordinated supporting documentation with owners, operators, builders, and developers.

08

Sep 2002–Jan 2003

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Real Estate Sales Professional

  • Researched commercial tenants, landlords, local/regional markets, and prospective opportunities to support business development.
  • Generated and qualified prospects through direct sales outreach and relationship development.
  • Developed marketing and presentation materials and operated within a commission-based commercial real estate environment.

09

Oct 2000–Sep 2002

Bellagio

Convention Sales Manager

  • Prospected and managed new and existing accounts through telephone solicitation, outside sales, site inspections, and written communications.
  • Worked with hotel departments to deliver customer service while supporting revenue goals and pre-convention execution.
  • Participated in revenue, booking, training, and sales meetings and maintained knowledge of market trends, competition, and customers.

10

Oct 1998–Oct 2000

Bellagio

Small Group Room Coordinator

  • Supported small-group room sales and revenue goals through account solicitation, site inspections, and written communications.
  • Prepared customer correspondence, booking reports, and sales files while coordinating with hotel departments.
  • Maintained marketplace knowledge and supported revenue-focused sales and service activities.

11

Oct 1989–Sep 1998

Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Rooms Division

  • Supervised room-reservation and convention-sales agents, including training, performance evaluations, accountability, and discipline.
  • Coordinated arrivals, departures, room blocking, billing requirements, special-attention guests, groups, and sales/catering needs.
  • Monitored revenue opportunities and service KPIs while maintaining financial, advance-deposit, safety, and guest-service standards.

Additional experience

Research & operations

12

Jan 1997–Jul 1997

CBRE

Senior Commercial Researcher

  • Researched commercial real estate markets, transactions, tenants, developments, and property availability for internal and external clients.
  • Maintained and updated property databases using broker interviews, site surveys, market research, industry materials, and other sources.
  • Produced data, graphs, commentary, and research responses while applying processes designed to maintain data quality.

13

May 1989–Jul 1989

Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Restaurant Assistant Manager / Manager on Duty

  • Motivated, coached, scheduled, and supervised Front Office personnel while supporting staffing, payroll, productivity, and service objectives.
  • Conducted interviews, training, performance support, and employee-relations activities.
  • Coordinated with Accounting and other departments on billing, returned checks, credit-card issues, and operational follow-up.

14

Mar 1988–Aug 1988

Miles Greve BBMG Group

NYC Market Research

  • Researched commercial properties, ownership, zoning, future land use, competition, and market conditions using GIS and industry databases.
  • Tracked and analyzed commercial foreclosures exceeding $5M across the New York metropolitan area.
  • Gathered bank REO information and served as a research liaison between bank contacts and firm principals.

15

Apr 1986–Mar 1988

CBRE

Hotel & Commercial Real Estate Data Bank Coordinator

  • Analyzed existing and potential markets and produced customized real estate and economic market analyses for sales professionals.
  • Collected, evaluated, and maintained local and corporate property databases and quarterly market reports.
  • Supported client presentations and reports while coordinating research assignments and providing technical guidance to coworkers.

Education & continuing education

A lifetime of study.

  1. 01American Public University — M.A., Entrepreneurship Studies – Entrepreneurial & Small Business Operations; in progress
  2. 02University of Nevada, Las Vegas – William F. Harrah College of Hospitality — Graduate Study – Hotel Investments & Hotel Marketing
  3. 03Florida International University – College of Business — Graduate Study – Hotel Real Estate Development
  4. 04Harvard Extension School — Continuing Education – Journalism
  5. 05Cornell University / eCornell — Hotel Real Estate Investment & Asset Management; Financial Analysis of Hotel Investments
  6. 06Columbia University / Coursera — Construction Finance
  7. 07University of Nevada, Las Vegas – Lee Business School / Lied Institute — Commercial Real Estate Studies
  8. 08University of Nevada, Las Vegas — B.S./Bachelor’s Degree – Hotel Administration
  9. 09The Wharton School / Coursera — Entrepreneurship Studies
  10. 10Baruch College — Real Estate
  11. 11UCLA — Continuing Education – Investment Banking

Licenses & certifications

Every credential.

  1. 01Wharton Online – Entrepreneurship 1: Developing the Opportunity — Coursera Course Certificate • FWTANC2TYRHX
  2. 02Entrepreneurship 2: Launching your Start-Up — Coursera Course Certificate • 8Z473QUG6XME
  3. 03Entrepreneurship 4: Financing and Profitability — Coursera Course Certificate • V2LRLJZVYSSJ
  4. 04Construction Finance — Columbia University / Coursera • ZCTFZEJCAMN9
  5. 05Hotel Real Estate Investment and Asset Management — eCornell • Issued Oct 2016
  6. 06Commercial Real Estate Studies — UNLV Lee Business School • Issued Jan 2000
  7. 07Social Media Marketing Foundations — Certificate of Completion • AZw5x8ZYgCPtbFsK1wSty9pZcCsF
  8. 08How to Pitch to Investors — LinkedIn Learning
  9. 09Raising Startup Capital — LinkedIn Learning
  10. 10Qualitative Marketing Research — LinkedIn Learning
  11. 11Entrepreneurship Fundamentals — LinkedIn Learning
  12. 12Business Fundamentals — LinkedIn Learning
  13. 13Managerial Economics — LinkedIn Learning
  14. 14Introduction to Web Design and Development — LinkedIn Learning
  15. 15Brad Feld on Raising Capital — LinkedIn Learning
  16. 16Understanding the Impact of Deepfake Videos — LinkedIn Learning

Core skills

Hotel Investment Research · Hotel Real Estate · Financial Analysis · Underwriting · Asset Management · Commercial Real Estate Research · Hospitality Operations · Revenue Management · Sales & Business Development · Entrepreneurship · Strategic Planning · Accounting · Budgeting · Market Intelligence · Public Speaking · Digital Marketing

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