JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group adds Vice President to its growing Asset Management platform

MIAMI, Mar. 20, 2025 –  JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group announced today that Kristina D'Amico has joined the firm as Vice President within its Hotels’ Asset Management team. Based in JLL's Miami office, D'Amico will report to Executive Vice President Katie Krieger.

In her new role, D'Amico will be responsible for client service delivery and portfolio growth in the Southern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean.

"Kristina's extensive international experience and deep understanding of the hospitality sector make her an invaluable addition to our team," said Krieger. "Her expertise will enhance our client service capabilities throughout the Southern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, while simultaneously expanding our regional influence."

D'Amico brings 14 years of experience from HVS Consulting & Valuation in Miami, where she valued over $5 billion in hospitality-driven real estate. Her expertise includes market and feasibility studies, valuations for luxury hotels and resorts, mixed-use developments with branded residential components and all-inclusive resorts. Additionally, D'Amico's extensive international consulting experience spans the Caribbean Basin across 23 islands, Mexico and many countries across Latin America.

"We're thrilled to welcome Kristina to JLL," said Dan Peek, President, JLL Hotels & Hospitality, Americas. "Her proven track record in hospitality real estate valuation and consulting will enhance our asset management capabilities and drive value for our clients."

D'Amico added, "This opportunity marks an exciting pivot in my career, transitioning from appraisals and feasibility studies to asset management with a focus on driving value for hotel owners. I'm truly grateful to join such a respected global organization and collaborate with an exceptional team of professionals. I look forward to learning, growing and contributing to the success of JLL's hotel asset management practice."

D'Amico holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance with a minor in Hospitality Studies from Florida International University (FIU). She is currently completing her MBA in Real Estate at FIU.

JLL’s Global Hotel Asset Management practice currently oversees 135 hotels with nearly 46,000 rooms valued at more than $15 billion.

JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group has completed more transactions than any other hotels and hospitality real estate advisor over the last five years, totalling $83 billion worldwide. The group’s 370-strong global team in over 20 countries also closed more than 7,350 advisory, valuation and asset management assignments. Our hotel valuation, brokerage, asset management and consultancy services have helped more hotel investors, owners and operators achieve high returns on their assets than any other real estate advisor in the world.

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