MEET OUR TEAM

Our CEO & Co-Founder

Elliott Caldwell

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Elliott Caldwell is the Co-Founder and CEO of Roam Hospitality, a boutique hotel management company focused on elevating independent hospitality brands through operational excellence, strategic growth, and experience-driven design. He is also a founding partner of Rise Collective, the parent organization behind a portfolio of companies serving the hospitality, real estate, and investment sectors.


With a passion for building high-performing teams and distinctive guest experiences, Elliott leads Roam Hospitality with a vision to help boutique hotels maximize revenue while preserving the unique character that sets them apart. His approach blends data-informed strategy with a deep respect for brand identity, ensuring each property operates efficiently without sacrificing authenticity.


Rooted in faith and guided by a strong commitment to family, Elliott builds businesses with long-term purpose—creating value for owners, teams, and the communities they serve. He is also the host of Elliott Caldwell: Successful DNA, a podcast exploring the principles and stories that define true success and inspire others to live boldly and intentionally.

Elliott's Articles

Hotel lobby desk with laptop charts and text about net operating income (NOI) and hotel finance analysis
By Elliott Caldwell August 11, 2026
Learn how hotel Net Operating Income (NOI) is calculated, including the formula, operating revenue, expenses, NOI margin, profitability, and hotel asset performance.
RevPAR report dashboard beside notepad and pen, with city skyline and hotel analytics text on a desk
By Elliott Caldwell August 11, 2026
Learn what Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR) means, how to calculate it, and how ADR, occupancy, revenue management, and hotel performance are connected.
Hotel occupancy rate dashboard on a laptop in a modern bedroom, with charts and travel booking cards nearby
By Elliott Caldwell August 11, 2026
Learn how hotel occupancy rate is calculated, what it means, and how it affects ADR, RevPAR, revenue, pricing, and overall hotel performance and profitability.
Laptop on desk displaying rising bar chart beside “Average Daily Rate (ADR)” title and formula text
By Elliott Caldwell August 11, 2026
Learn how Average Daily Rate (ADR) works in hotels, including the formula, calculation examples, and how ADR impacts occupancy, RevPAR, revenue, and pricing.
Hotel guest communication training cover with receptionist smiling at a front desk and guest in lobby
By Elliott Caldwell August 5, 2026
Improve hotel guest experiences with effective communication strategies, personalized messaging, service recovery, and tools that strengthen loyalty and operations.
Mountain lodge landscape with text: “The Pacific Northwest Hospitality Industry” and “Trends, Opportunities & Boutique Hotel Management”
By Elliott Caldwell August 4, 2026
Discover Pacific Northwest hospitality trends, investment opportunities, and boutique hotel management strategies driving growth in experiential travel and tourism.
By Elliott Caldwell July 20, 2026
Discover experiential hospitality and learn how strategic hospitality concept development creates memorable boutique hotels, resorts, and adaptive reuse destinations that guests remember.
Infographic about boutique hotel profits beside a warmly lit hotel entrance at dusk
By Elliott Caldwell June 10, 2026
How much do boutique hotels make? Explore profit drivers, ADR, RevPAR, costs, and strategies that shape earnings and investor returns in hospitality insights.
Promotional banner for profitability software on a laptop in a courtyard setting, with gold and white text.
By Elliott Caldwell June 5, 2026
Discover how cold plunge benefits can help vacation rentals earn more revenue by attracting wellness travelers, increasing bookings, boosting ADR, and standing out.
Boutique hotel vs traditional hotel management title slide with split lobby scenes
By Elliott Caldwell June 2, 2026
Compare boutique hotel vs traditional hotel management. Learn key differences in operations, guest experience, branding, revenue strategies, and investment.
Boutique hotel lobby with receptionist and large text reading “What Is Boutique Hotel Management?”
By Elliott Caldwell May 8, 2026
Learn what boutique hotel management is, how it enhances guest experience, drives higher revenue, and builds long-term asset value for boutique hotel properties.
By Elliott Caldwell May 3, 2026
Advantages of Boutique Hotel Management help independent owners deliver unique experiences, boost revenue, engage communities, and create unforgettable guest stays.
By Elliott Caldwell April 17, 2026
Punit Shah, CEO of Liberty Group, joins Roam Hospitality’s advisory board, bringing deep expertise in hospitality, real estate, and large-scale asset management.
By Elliott Caldwell March 31, 2026
Compare short-term rental zoning laws vs boutique hotel zoning to understand where each model can operate, scale, and succeed in different markets.
Couple standing in doorway of a cafe, cobblestone street, outdoor setting.
By Elliott Caldwell March 11, 2026
Boutique hotels offer more than rooms—they deliver style, personalized service, local culture, and immersive experiences for travelers who crave uniqueness.
Boutique hotel asset management explained: how operational oversight, capital strategy, and revenue
By Elliott Caldwell March 6, 2026
Boutique hotel asset management explained: how operational oversight, capital strategy, and revenue discipline protect NOI, profitability, and long-term asset value.
By Elliott Caldwell February 24, 2026
Boutique hotel revenue management framework covering pricing architecture, channel optimization, demand forecasting, governance, and margin discipline.
By Elliott Caldwell February 20, 2026
Structured boutique hotel operations framework covering staffing, technology, seasonality, KPIs, and performance systems that protect NOI and asset value.

OUR CULTURE

Where Creativity Meets Precision

We’re more than a management team — we’re a collective of designers, strategists, operators, and storytellers united by one belief: hospitality should never feel ordinary.


Our culture blends creative freedom with operational discipline. Every idea is encouraged, every detail is obsessed over, and every decision is made with purpose.


From design studios to site visits, we collaborate across disciplines to deliver experiences that feel authentic, intentional, and unmistakably boutique. We celebrate curiosity, push boundaries, and thrive on redefining what’s possible in modern hospitality.