A Callen-Badger Venture
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.

Led By
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
HFS Inc. (Wyndham) Franchise of the Year
Villager Lodge · Lakeland, Florida
Bass Hotels & Resorts Torchbearer Award
Holiday Inn Lakeland South · Lakeland, Florida
Bass Hotels & Resorts Quality Excellence Award
Holiday Inn Lakeland South · Lakeland, Florida
Bass Hotels & Resorts Quality Excellence Award
Holiday Inn Lakeland South · Lakeland, Florida
Bass Hotels & Resorts Quality Excellence Award
Holiday Inn Lakeland South · Lakeland, Florida
Bass Hotels & Resorts Priority Club Members' Choice — Best Holiday Inn Worldwide
Holiday Inn Lakeland South · Lakeland, Florida
Wyndham Hotel Group Franchise of the Year
Howard Johnson Plaza · Tampa, Florida
InterContinental Hotels Group Target Triumph Award
Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center · Gainesville, Florida
InterContinental Hotels Group Owner/Operator Excellence Award
H.I. Development Corp. · Tampa, Florida
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President, Elevated Hospitality
Callen-Badger, LLC