Travel Demand & Consumer Behavior

Seven Tips to Improve Emergency Response at Hotels Using Key Control

December 1, 2025 by kholland

Originally seen HERE. Besides clean, comfortable, and secure environments, guests assume that their hotel stays will be non-incidental. Although rare, hotels are not immune to unexpected occurrences such as bomb threats, fires, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, medical emergencies, and theft. That’s why security teams and first responders need thorough emergency planning and Continue Reading about Seven Tips to Improve Emergency Response at Hotels Using Key Control

How to navigate the SBA loan process

September 29, 2025 by kholland

Originally seen HERE. A Small Business Administration loan is a popular option for all sorts of businesses, and the hotel business is no exception. Many hoteliers who seek to finance the purchase of a hotel property, either a new construction or an existing hotel, turn to a government-backed SBA loan rather than a conventional bank or private lender. It can be taxing to navigate the Continue Reading about How to navigate the SBA loan process

Ask the experts: What owners, operators need to know about hotel financing

August 18, 2025 by kholland

Originally seen HERE. In today’s evolving hospitality landscape, understanding hotel financing is essential. As interest rates fluctuate, consumer travel habits shift and new competitors emerge, hoteliers must be financially savvy to stay ahead. Profitability hinges on strategic financial decisions, from securing funding for renovations to managing debt and cash flow during Continue Reading about Ask the experts: What owners, operators need to know about hotel financing

Highly Impressed By His Knowledge And Integrity

I have worked with David Mumford and Mumford Company on several transactions over the last 13 years, and I’ve been highly impressed by his immense knowledge of the hospitality industry, specific brands and his integrity. I thank David and his group for their vast knowledge in this industry and look forward to working with them again!

Jay Patel

A Pleasure Working With You

"Dear Mr. Kirby ... Armen and I would like to thank you, Burton Brooks and your company for helping to sell our property. We would like to especially thank Mr. Brooks for his hard work and due diligence. We can honestly say that it was a pleasure working with both of you. ... Both you and Mr. Brooks made this an extremely positive experience. We will always highly recommend The Mumford Company and hope to continue to do future business with you. God Bless, Always."

Armen and Priti Grigorian

Beyond Normal Broker Expectations

Ed, You went beyond normal 'Broker" expectations and responsibilities with all your Best Western communications and planning for the transfer of the membership as well as working with the purchaser though the whole process. I have never seen a Broker do so many well done tasks to get a hotel sold. You are the man,

Harvey Moore

I truly appreciate it

"Thanks very much for your cooperation in this transaction. It was a pleasure working with you all. I truly appreciate it. It was also pleasure working with seller for their their understanding and full cooperation."

Pravin K. Patel

A “win / win” for every deal

I have worked with David and Mumford & Co - Hotel Brokers since 1991. I have used them numerous times as both a seller and a purchaser. David’s deep knowledge of the market and timeliness in working the "deal" is without question the best I have experienced in the hotel real estate brokerage. In these challenging times, I value David’s integrity and creative ideas in getting to a "win / win" for every deal we work on. My highest recommendation!

Michael L. Allen

New Albany Hampton Inn

"Dear Robert ... You recommended the Mumford Company two years ago, and I could not have been more pleased. As you know, the sale of the New Albany Hampton Inn was challenging. Steve Kirby and the rest of his team were very professional, gave me consistently good advice, was clearly on our side through the whole ordeal, I always felt very well represented by them and were a joy to work with from beginning to end."

Kevin S. McKenney