About
Operator Experience, Applied to Your Revenue
Dogwood Hospitality Partners gives owners and operators the revenue discipline of a large brand portfolio, without the overhead. Our specialty is extended-stay, a segment where length-of-stay patterns, weekly rates, and pickup behave differently. That depth sharpens how we approach every hotel we work with, from select-service and full-service to independent properties.
Meet the founder
James Layne, CRME
Founder, Dogwood Hospitality Partners
James has spent 23 years in the hotel industry across revenue management, operations, sales, and asset management. He has worked with brands including Extended Stay America, WoodSpring Suites, Candlewood Suites, and Everhome Suites. That mix of roles means he understands both the numbers and the people who run the property every day. He holds the Certified Revenue Management Executive (CRME) credential.
Brand experience: Extended Stay America · WoodSpring Suites · Candlewood Suites · Everhome Suites · and more