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Alia Bostaji | Colliers | Columbia

Alia Bostaji

Hotel and Investment Sales

I specialize in the purchase and sale of hotels and hospitality properties. My responsibilities include representing owners and users in the acquisition and disposition of hotel properties and hotel site development. I am a big believer in the power of networking and relationships, connecting my clients with opportunities inside and outside of South Carolina.

I am a member of the Colliers National Hospitality Group, specializing in franchise negotiations, financing, rebranding and marketing from startup properties as well as turn-around investments. Some of these clients include large private and public REITs, management companies, lenders and services and owners/operators of hotel properties throughout the United States.

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About Me

I specialize in the purchase and sale of hotels and hospitality properties. My responsibilities include representing owners and users in the acquisition and disposition of hotel properties and hotel site development. I am a big believer in the power of networking and relationships, connecting my clients with opportunities inside and outside of South Carolina.

I am a member of the Colliers National Hospitality Group, specializing in franchise negotiations, financing, rebranding and marketing from startup properties as well as turn-around investments. Some of these clients include large private and public REITs, management companies, lenders and services and owners/operators of hotel properties throughout the United States.

In December 2022, I earned the Certified Hotel Appraiser (CHA) certification, the world’s only valuation certification recognizing the unique knowledge and skills needed to value hotels. In October 2022, I was awarded an honorary professor for a day from the University of South Carolina (School of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management. In April 2020, I completed the Certification for Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA), a globally recognized professional credential that validates advanced knowledge in hotel industry analytics including foundational metrics, definitions, formulas and methodologies.

Property Type

Hotels

Services

Landlord Representation, Tenant Representation

Specializations

Hotels

Education

I have a varied professional background, with experience in medical supplies sales and banking. My previous experience as a female business owner and supporter of business development gives me unique insights into the needs of owners, investors and users, helping me to translate their needs into smart commercial real estate decisions. It has also taught me the value of the boots-on-the-ground approach. I believe in knowing my market by being in it day after day. 

I am currently pursuing my CCIM designation.

Memberships & Involvements

I previously worked with the St. James Chamber of Commerce in Minnesota to start a marketplace for women-owned, home-based business. I was previously a member of the St. James Foundation, served on the board of the South-Central MN Habitat for Humanity, and am currently a Sergeant of the Rotary Club of Lexington. I am also a member of CREW Midlands.

CHIA – Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics 
CHA - Certified Hotel Appraiser
CCIM - Candidate
Castel Program - Candidate
CREW – Commercial Real Estate Women’s Network - Member
AHLA American Hotel and Ledging Association

How I can help

Landlord Representation

Our Landlord Representation experts will provide you with a range of services, including assessing similar properties in your marketplace, targeting and attracting potential tenants, finding and signing leases with the right clients and minimizing your risk with thoughtful leases.

Our Tenant Representation services experts will provide you with a range of services, including lease negotiation and renewal, in-depth location analysis and workplace design.

Colliers hotels experts utilize their unsurpassed savvy and vast connections to provide strategic solutions to our investors in all hotel and resort asset classes.

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Apr 23, 2020

Alia Bostaji of Colliers International earns Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics

Alia Bostaji, a Brokerage Associate with Colliers International | South Carolina, has earned the Certification in Hotel Industrial Analytics (CHIA).
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