Forging its first third-party management agreement, MIA Hospitality Management is now operating the 143-room Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport and its rooftop restaurant and bar.
The Aventura, Fla.-based company took over operations of the property earlier in the summer. The Hyatt Place—which opened in June 2023—is located at Melbourne Orlando International Airport on Florida's Space Coast.
“Securing our first third-party management contract is an important milestone for MIA Hospitality Management,” Brian Vujnovic, CEO and co-founder of MIA Hospitality Management, said in a statement. “As hotel developers and owners, ourselves, we understand the level of trust that comes with placing an asset in the hands of a management partner. We look forward to bringing that same owner-minded perspective to Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport while strengthening the property's performance and delivering an exceptional experience for every guest.”
The management agreement also covers Runway Rooftop, an open-air venue located atop the hotel with views of the airport's runways. MIA Hospitality Management has more than five years of experience developing and managing rooftop food and beverage concepts, including Charlie Park in Tallahassee and Rosa Sky in Miami's Brickell neighborhood.
The company plans to introduce a revised menu at Runway Rooftop in September, including new signature cocktails and an expanded wine selection. According to MIA Hospitality Management, the company is pursuing additional third-party hotel management agreements, with an emphasis on properties that include food and beverage operations.