architects of luxury
A Century of Luxury
Hospitality Experience
Global Hotel Advisors is an impactful boutique consultancy that defines the benchmark for operational excellence, strategic asset growth, and visionary leadership.
Our team is aligned with one of the most influential collectives of luxury experts worldwide, with a proven track record of elevating iconic brands and maximizing asset value for owners and operators.
Trust in Numbers
Over 100 Years of Combined Hospitality Experience
Experience Across 6 Continents & 36 Countries
Developed, Opened & Operated over 300 Hotels & Resorts
Advised Over 120 Different Ownership & Private Equity Groups
MEET THE PRINCIPALS
BOB KHARAZMI
Founder & CEO
A highly respected and influential industry veteran, Bob brings over 40 years of extensive hospitality experience driving strategic growth and building strong organizational cultures. He has led iconic brands in established and evolving luxury markets across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. He is proudly a founding member of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, including brand extensions into Yachts and Residences, and was the lead liaison for Bulgari Hotels. Bob currently serves as a board member of the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce.
John Harper
Co-Founder & President
Embarking on his hospitality journey with Hyatt and Park Hyatt 32 years ago, John contributed and honed his expertise in sales, marketing, and operations with Marriott International’s luxury portfolio for more than 25 years. During his tenure, he has represented eight premiere brands, including Bulgari, St. Regis and W among others, and launched two brand extensions with Ritz-Carlton Reserve and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. John played a pivotal role in defining the company’s sales excellence across the global travel industry with key relationships with Virtuoso, Fine Hotels and Resorts, and other luxury travel advisors of influence.
Steve Davino
Co-Founder & President
Steve’s distinguished career in the international luxury and lifestyle hotel space spans more than four decades. With deep expertise in sales, marketing, operations, finance, real estate, and development, Steve has held corporate level leadership roles at Fairmont Hotels and Resorts and with Marriott International luxury brands, including Ritz-Carlton, EDITION, and Bulgari Hotels. His work with ownership groups, private equity firms, and REITs has made him a trusted advisor on high-value hospitality investments.
