A Callen-Badger Venture

Elevated Hospitality

Elevated Hospitality is the operational heartbeat of the Callen-Badger portfolio — a dedicated hospitality management group built to raise the standard of service, performance, and guest experience across every property we touch. Backed by decades of branded-hotel leadership, Elevated brings owner-operator discipline to hotels, resorts, and casino properties throughout the Southeast and the Caribbean.

Elevated Hospitality Management International is a hotel management company built by operators, for operators — with a clear commitment to becoming better hoteliers every day. We believe hospitality is far more than the frictionless exchange of a room key, clean towels, and shampoo; it is an art meant to be felt, remembered, and shared. Our philosophy of Hospitality First and Hospitality for All guides every decision we make, from how we care for guests to how we value, respect, and develop our team members. For hotel owners, EHMI brings disciplined operational leadership, thoughtful asset stewardship, proactive capital planning, and an unwavering focus on safety, security, guest loyalty, and long-term value. For hospitality professionals, we offer a culture where service still matters, pride in the craft is expected, and every team member plays a vital role in creating a guest experience that sets the property apart from its competitors. Our mission is simple: to make every EHMI property one of the best places to stay and one of the best places to work in every market we enter.

Larry E. Collier Jr.

Led By

Larry E. Collier Jr.

President · Elevated Hospitality

With more than three decades of branded-hotel experience spanning IHG, Wyndham, and Holiday Inn, Larry leads Elevated Hospitality with a deep commitment to service excellence, operational rigor, and team development. His leadership shapes every guest interaction and every back-of-house decision across the Callen-Badger portfolio.

Industry Awards & Recognition

  • 1996

    HFS Inc. (Wyndham) Franchise of the Year

    Villager Lodge · Lakeland, Florida

  • 1998

    Bass Hotels & Resorts Torchbearer Award

    Holiday Inn Lakeland South · Lakeland, Florida

  • 1999

    Bass Hotels & Resorts Quality Excellence Award

    Holiday Inn Lakeland South · Lakeland, Florida

  • 2000

    Bass Hotels & Resorts Quality Excellence Award

    Holiday Inn Lakeland South · Lakeland, Florida

  • 2001

    Bass Hotels & Resorts Quality Excellence Award

    Holiday Inn Lakeland South · Lakeland, Florida

  • 2001

    Bass Hotels & Resorts Priority Club Members' Choice — Best Holiday Inn Worldwide

    Holiday Inn Lakeland South · Lakeland, Florida

  • 2006

    Wyndham Hotel Group Franchise of the Year

    Howard Johnson Plaza · Tampa, Florida

  • 2025

    InterContinental Hotels Group Target Triumph Award

    Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center · Gainesville, Florida

  • 2025

    InterContinental Hotels Group Owner/Operator Excellence Award

    H.I. Development Corp. · Tampa, Florida

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President, Elevated Hospitality

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