WHO IS HCS?

Hospitality Consulting Solutions (HCS) was founded in 2023 by Kevin Bowen, a long-time resident of both Summit and Pitkin Counties in Colorado.

Whether you are looking for an individual property manager, ideas on how to increase your bottom line profits, or an owners representative for managing projects, Hospitality Consulting Solutions is your one stop shop for all your hospitality needs. Our services are designed to help hospitality businesses and properties of all types and sizes succeed. We aim to improve your operations, increase revenue, and provide the best possible experience for your guests.

KEVIN BOWEN

Kevin’s background spans from small-large independent hostels and boutique hotels, multi-family condominium associations, to multi-million-dollar single family properties.

Kevin brings 10+ years of hospitality and tourism experience to HCS, holding various positions in nearly every department from front-line staff to owner & director level roles. This extensive background in hotel operations and strategies, HOA and property management, and project management enables HCS to assist streamline operations for both operators and owners alike.

Accreditations:

  • Certified Customer Success Manager (CCSM)

  • Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)

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Notable Projects & Achievements

  • The Pad - Silverthorne, CO

    Assisted in opening an independent boutique hotel/hostel and within the first year of operations it was rated the #1 Hotel (96%) in Summit County with 1,000+ reviews between all platforms. Voted Best of Summit: Best New Business, Best Lodging, and Best Place to Work. Featured in articles including: The New York Times, Outside, Forbes, Boston Globe, The Denver Post, Business insider, Travel and Leisure, SKI Magazine, etc.

    IHSP Chicago Hostel - Wicker Park, IL

    Increased NPS from 85 to 92% in 4-months timeframe, ultimately becoming the #1 Hostel in Chicago

    Decreased operational expenses by 15% while increasing revenue through utilizing rate & occupancy optimization tools

  • Vail Resorts - Keystone, CO

    Increased portfolio of managed HOAs (+32%) and rental units (+12%) through improved homeowner relations

    Raised area Net Promoter Scores (NPS) by 25 points year-over-year and maintained

    Frias Properties of Aspen - Aspen, CO

    Increased new rental management contracts by 7% in less than a year

  • The Pad - Silverthorne, CO

    Assisted with development and construction of $12.5MM green building

    Vail Resorts - Keystone, CO

    Coordinate with in-house maintenance team and external vendors to complete projects upwards of $100M for six separate HOAs totaling 455 individual units.

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