Thirty years of hotel development experience.

What we do

Develop Hotels Inc is led by Andrew McLachlan, whose career spans more than three decades and 150+ hospitality projects across 48+ countries, representing over USD 6 billion in project value.

That experience spans new-build developments, repositionings, acquisitions, adaptive reuse, branded residences, resorts, serviced apartments and complex hospitality transactions.

Every project is different. Our role is always the same: represent the owner.

Combined project value

$6bn+

Hotels Delivered

150+

Owner-side assignments completed

175+

Countries

48+

Experience across every major hospitality development and transaction type.

Andrew McLachlan's experience spans the full hospitality development lifecycle, from creating new hotels to repositioning existing assets and advising on complex acquisitions and transactions:

  • New hotel developments
  • Adaptive reuse and conversion projects
  • Hotel repositioning and rebranding
  • Hospitality acquisitions and disposals
  • Capital structuring and investor engagement

Every DHI project is delivered from an owner’s perspective, with the objective of developing hotels that make money and create long-term asset value.

What we do
DHI Radisson Red Hotel Rosebank

Where does Develop Hotels Inc work?

Develop Hotels Inc works with hotel owners, developers and investors wherever the right opportunity exists.

Founder Andrew McLachlan has led hospitality projects in 48 countries over more than three decades, with extensive experience across Africa and selected international markets. That experience spans global gateway cities, emerging destinations, safari lodges, beach resorts and mixed-use hospitality developments.

Every market is different, but the commercial principles behind successful hotel developments remain the same.

DHI Chalets In the Bush

Experience matters where capital is at risk

Experience matters when it's relevant to your project. Tell us what you're planning, and we'll show you where we can create the greatest value.

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