MEET OUR TEAM

Our CEO & Co-Founder

Elliott Caldwell

Smiling man in a blue suit jacket against a blue background

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

Luxury hotel under construction at sunset with text: “How Much Does It Cost to Build a Hotel? 2026 Guide”
By Elliot Caldwell • November 3, 2026
Hotel construction costs per room, by hotel type and budget category, with HVS 2025 benchmarks, a boutique example, and how building compares with buying.
Hotel exterior at dusk with overlaid text: “How to Own a Hotel Franchise: Costs & Alternatives”
By Elliott Caldwell • November 2, 2026
How to own a hotel franchise: the steps, franchise fees and costs, how franchising compares with independent ownership, and when independent wins.
By Elliott Caldwell • October 30, 2026
A hotel financing guide for owners and investors covering SBA, bank, CMBS, bridge and mezzanine loans, what lenders underwrite, and how to qualify.
Luxury hotel lobby with large text reading “Independent Hotel Management Companies”
By Elliott Caldwell • October 30, 2026
How independent and third-party hotel management companies work, how they differ from branded operators, and how owners choose the right partner.
Hotel management fees headline over a luxury resort desk with laptop, calculator, and charts
By Elliott Caldwell • October 30, 2026
What it costs to hire a hotel operator: base and incentive pay, ancillary charges, contract terms, and how to judge whether the cost earns its keep.
Hotel investment question over a luxury poolside resort with charts, laptop, and “Returns, Risks & Margins” text
By Elliott Caldwell • October 30, 2026
Is a hotel a good investment? A clear look for owners and investors at hotel profit margins, cap rates, returns, risks, and what drives results.
Hotel exterior at sunset with text overlay: “Hotel Investment Strategies: A Guide for Owners”
By Elliott Caldwell • October 29, 2026
Hotel investment strategies for owners and investors: core, value-add, and opportunistic plays, repositioning, portfolio building, and how to judge a deal.
Hotel at dusk with pool and palm trees, overlaid text: “How Much Does It Cost to Run a Hotel Per Day? (2026)”
By Elliott Calwell • October 29, 2026
What it costs to run a boutique hotel per day and per year: operating costs by department, fixed vs. variable costs, cost per occupied room, and benchmarks.
Hotel net operating income (NOI) infographic on a desk with laptop, papers, and hotel lobby background
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 on a desk with tablet charts, notebook, pen, and city skyline backdrop
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 room desk with laptop showing a chart, notebook, and blocks beside bold text “Hotel Occupancy Rate.”
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.
Desk with laptop showing growth chart beside the text “Average Daily Rate (ADR)” in a hotel-style office setting
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 graphic with receptionist assisting a guest at the front desk
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.
Pacific Northwest hospitality industry promo with mountains, lodge, and lake view at sunset
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.
Warm, dimly lit vintage living room with leather seating, chandeliers, and a bedroom visible behind glass panels
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.
Boutique hotel exterior beside text: “How Much Do Boutique Hotels Make?” on a soft beige graphic.
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.
Website hero for revenue operations, with bold “Unlock Profitability” text and a laptop on a patio table.
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 split-screen with warm lobby interiors and title text
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.

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.