Richard Lillis

Lodging Investment Leader | Hotel Transactions, Development, Financing | Florida Focused

Rich Lillis is the Executive Vice President at Colliers, specializing in strategic advisory services related to hotel and resort investment sales and financing. With a robust background in the hospitality industry, he has extensive experience providing solutions to a diverse range of clients including hotel owners, investors, and developers, particularly in the Eastern United States and the Caribbean.1

Professional Background::

Current Role: Executive Vice President at Colliers.
Previous Positions:
- US Hotels Leader at Colliers
- Miami Practice Leader at Horwath HTL
- Asset Management at Ocwen Financial Corporation
- Hotel management roles at New Castle, Doral, Marriott International, and Plaza Hotel.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Economics from the State University of New York (SUNY) with honors.1 2

Industry Involvement:: Rich is recognized as a frequent speaker at major hotel investment conferences such as ALIS, NYU, and NABHOOD. His insights stem from a deep understanding of the lodging market and a diverse professional background.1

Accomplishments:: He has successfully managed numerous transactions involving various hotel properties, including notable projects like the Holiday Inn Resort in Jekyll Island, Georgia, and the DoubleTree Hotel in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania.1

Residing in Boca Raton, Florida, Rich continues to be an influential figure in the hotel investment sector.1