July 2014 (Los Angeles) –  The John Hardy Group officially opens its doors in West Los Angeles this month. Brent Hardy, a senior project director who joined The John Hardy Group in 2008, will establish the space and expand the projects team by the end of the year. “Our work throughout California and Hawaii has increased and we see that these vibrant markets are on a steady incline,” said Brent Hardy. “We are big believers in the west coast and in opening this office, we are in close daily proximity to our current roster of clients, and we can answer the increased demand we see in the Pacific Rim.”

This opening marks the fourth office for the hospitality development services brand, which has led a range of hotel conversions and new build constructions, as well as consulting and executing financial analysis, complete project management, and owners representation throughout the development process.

Current West Coast projects include: Hotel MdR Marina Del Rey – a Doubletree by Hilton, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Courtyard Marriott San Diego Mission Valley, Grand Islander Tower at Hilton Hawaiian Village, and Miramonte Resort and Spa in Indian Wells, CA.

About The John Hardy Group: The John Hardy Group provides independent, strategic development services to joint venture partners, asset managers and major brands engaged in hospitality real estate, globally. Recognized as the leader in creating creative solutions to complex challenges in building developments, the company uses propriety project research, planning and execution processes established by the group.

JHG has successfully managed more than $6 billion in development-related assignments and completed projects with more than $2 billion in value, encompassing 866 hospitality projects in 35 countries. The John Hardy Group also produces the Radical Innovation in Hospitality Award.

For more info please visit www.jhgi.com.