Lovett will continue to oversee Trinity’s Development platform, which has completed more than $750 million in renovations under his leadership
Trinity Investments (“Trinity”), a U.S.-based hospitality-focused real estate investor, announced today the promotion of Craig Lovett to Managing Director of Development. Craig joined Trinity in 2017 as Vice President of Development and was promoted to Senior Vice President of Development in 2022.
Craig will continue to lead all planning, design and construction of Trinity’s acquisitions and existing portfolio. Since joining Trinity, Craig has been responsible for the successful repositioning of all of Trinity’s properties, and has completed over $750 million in capital projects across the portfolio. Some highlights include:
- The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas: In 2024, Trinity completed a full renovation and rebranding, transforming the property into a Ritz-Carlton. The project included a comprehensive renovation of guestrooms, villas, pools, and the addition of a new signature restaurant, lobby bar, coffee shop, pool bar, and club lounge.
- Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapali: In 2024, Trinity completed a $160 million multi-phase renovation that touched every area of the property, elevating its offerings with the debut of the reimagined Hokupa‘a and Kūkahi Towers.
- JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa: In 2023, Trinity completed a $108 million transformation of the property, including all 950 guest rooms, public areas, two new signature restaurants, and an expanded full water park complex.
- Grande Lakes Orlando Resort: In 2022, Trinity completed a $118 million multi-phase renovation of this iconic asset, encompassing all 1,592 guest rooms, restaurants, public areas, the club lounge, and the creation of a full water park complex.
“Craig has proven himself to be the best design and construction executive in the industry and has been an integral part of Trinity’s growth and success,” said Greg Dickhens, Principal and Managing Partner at Trinity Investments. “There is no one I trust more than Craig to conceptualize and deliver projects at the level Trinity and our partners expect.”
"I am truly honored to accept this new opportunity and excited for the growth ahead. Over the past eight years, we have proudly established Trinity as an industry leader in hotel repositioning, and I look forward to building on that success by delivering exceptional value to our investors, partners, and guests," said Lovett. "The firm’s ongoing success is a testament to the collective talent, dedication, and vision of our incredible team—one that I am truly privileged to be a part of."
About Trinity Investments
Trinity is a private real estate investment firm with a 29-year history of specializing in value-add opportunities. Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, with offices in Los Angeles, Miami and London, Trinity focuses on unique real estate investments in world-class markets. As of March 2024, Trinity has invested more than $10 billion in the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Japan by leveraging its deep institutional knowledge and longstanding local relationships. For additional information, please visit Trinity’s website at www.trinityinvestments.com. For updates on Trinity’s investment activity, follow Trinity on LinkedIn.
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