About Us

Resort Inventory Group

Founded in 2007, Resort Inventory Group is headquartered in Brevard, North Carolina, with offices in Phoenix and Atlanta.

A membership-based booking platform for hotels and resorts to book destination vacationers.

40+ years of Hospitality Industry experience.

Currently representing 200+ resorts.

Participating properties have received 1.15 Million incremental rooms booked

Block purchase contracts have generated more than $4.95 Million in added room revenues annually.

Increased occupancies through our program has created more than $2.32 Million of income in out-of-room spend.

Book Directly with 8.3 Million New Guests

Our booking channels all have proven success in the markets we work in, and we are selective in the hotel/resort partners that work for our private membership groups.  We’ll produce results when others struggle by getting your hotel in front of private members when they are making their vacation purchasing decisions.
200
+
Properties
37,150
+
Rooms
137,000
+
Nights Booked in 2021

Our Team

David Trowbridge, President

Proven Track Record of Turnaround Success

Owner/Manager of Naples FL hotel for 10 years, turned around from $400K annual operating loss, to profitability in 1st year.  Maintained 85.5% annual occupancy for last 5 years of ownership, highest hotel occupancy in Naples. Implemented membership-based booking models as a key to Off-Season and Shoulder Season occupancy & revenue program.

Finance & Hospitality

  • 16 years as owner/manager of Resort Inventory with 200+ participating hotels
  • 10 year owner/operator of Naples FL Hotel – turn around
  • 3 year owner/developer of Sanibel Island Hotel – turn around.
  • Citibank Corporation – Loan officer, Ft. Myers FL.
  • VP Acquisitions for Oxford First Corp, Philadephia PA.
  • Finance degree from University of Florida – Go Gators.

Jennifer Royals, Senior Contracts Administrator

Senior Contracts Administrator

An experienced hospitality professional with over 30 years in the Hospitality and Vacation Ownership Industry.
Her expertise in contract management and customer relations have helped to set the foundation of Resort Inventory Group.

Accomplishments

  • Edgewater Beach Hotel- Front Office Supervisor- During her time as Supervisor, the resort achieved an 81% occupancy rate and $10.2M in annual revenue. Also, becoming the youngest member on staff to be appointed to the position of Front Office Supervisor.
  • Charter Club on Naples Bay- Front Office Manager- By implementing marketing programs under her management, the resort was able to achieve an 86% occupancy, up from 40%.

Ashley Wingate, VP of Operations-Contracts Administrator

Industry Knowledge

A successful professional with analytical and organizational skills. She has advanced knowledge of business best practices and information technology

Financial & Hospitality Expertise

  • University of Miami Honors College Graduate 2005 With Highest Praise
  • Published writer with extensive worldwide travel experience
  • (ISC)2 CISSP training course graduate covering the 8 domains of the CISSP CBK

Tobie DeWitt, VP, Resort & Hotel Affiliations

VP, Resort & Hotel Affiliations

Extensive knowledge in Hotel Sales and Operations from the property level with over 20 years experience in Hotel Management.

Accomplishments

  • Extensive knowledge in Hotel Sales and Operations from the property level
  • Hospitality Management for 20 years includes: restaurants, catering, private dining and hotels
  • Director of Sales & Marketing for 12 years includes: Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Marriott’s and Hilton’s
  • B.A. in Business Management Cal State Fullerton, Fullerton CA

Sabine Filoni, Director of Ecommerce

Director of Ecommerce

A dynamic hospitality professional with over 20 years of experience in the travel and resort industry, Sabine excels in cultivating high-value partnerships, expanding luxury resort portfolios, and driving significant business growth. As Director of Ecommerce at Resort Inventory Group, she spearheads efforts to onboard luxury properties to the group’s portfolio, ensuring they benefit from key distribution channels and marketing strategies tailored to increase occupancy and revenue.

Accomplishments

  • Strategic Partnerships: Sabine has successfully forged relationships with renowned travel platforms and luxury travel clubs, helping partner hotels achieve global exposure and high booking rates.
  • Revenue Enhancement: Through the development of innovative marketing initiatives, she has boosted partner resorts’ occupancy by 25% within a short span, delivering measurable results.