About James Cornell

Education:
  • Masters Degree Real Estate
  • Masters Degree Business
  • Bachelor of Architecture
“HMBA, America’s Hotel Brokers Association” honored Cornell as one of the most productive hotel brokers in the USA." (Hotel Business MagazineTM, Vol. 8, No.1)

In my own words.

Education achievements include a Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Real Estate, and a Master of Business. I started my career in architecture and structural engineering companies 40+ years ago and eventually migrated into brokering hotels after working through two masters degree programs. The mentor from whom I learned the hotel brokerage business started his career as one of the original Holiday Inn staff brokers in the 1950's. And am also fortunate to have worked in conjunction with other brokers tasked to sell off a 300+ hotel portfolio. The lead broker in that project was part of the group responsible for creating the Hampton Inn franchise for Holiday Inn Corporation.

I have since formed my own company and have been working as a hotel broker and consultant for approximately 19 years. Industry contacts include a network of brokers, hotel and casino owner/operators, developers, builders, attorneys, asset managers and consultants. Current industry contacts number in the thousands in the USA, Canada, and Europe. I make a great effort to provide honest and reliable service to all my clients. Some references from past clients can be read on this website.

James Cornell