About Ashlex Hospitality

Our History

Our History

Our History


The founders of Ashlex Hospitality have been providing exceptional hospitality, leadership and consulting services for some of the most prestigious hotels, resorts and private clubs in the United States and Central America for over 70 years of combined experiences. 

Our Mission

Our History

Our History

  

Ashlex Hospitality is committed to servant leadership, delivering exceptional service standards through a deep understanding of our clients’ needs and the design of thoughtful, effective processes to meet them. We foster inclusive work environments that empower teams, strengthen culture, and drive sustainable success for those we serve.

Our Vision

Our Expertise

Our Expertise

  Ashlex Hospitality aspires to set the standard for transformative hospitality by redefining service as a strategic advantage. Guided by the principles of unreasonable hospitality and the belief that excellence wins, we envision organizations where every interaction is intentional, every detail matters, and teams are empowered to exceed expectations. Through disciplined execution and a culture of care, we aim to help clients create memorable experiences that drive loyalty, elevate performance, and distinguish their brand in competitive markets.

Our Expertise

Our Expertise

Our Expertise

  Ashlex Hospitality has a long-proven track record of providing exceptional knowledge in resort and hotel development and operations.  As an operator and problem solver, we understand the laser focus processes owners and management companies have to navigate to achieve profitability as soon as possible.  From concept to international recognition, we have successfully achieved visions and identified goals.

Founder and Managing Partner-Operations

Keith A. Izydore

Keith brings more than 35 years of leadership experience across luxury resorts, hotels, country clubs, and senior living communities. He successfully created, launched and managed all operational components of Prana Maya Island Resort, a new luxury resort, resulting in its membership in the prestigious Relais & Châteaux, the first and only property in Belize to be invited into membership. Keith continues to serve as an operational consultant for the rebirth of a historic home and resort development in Northwest Georgia, Happy Valley Farms.

His background includes serving as Executive Director of Renaissance on Peachtree, a 250-suite luxury senior living community in Buckhead, and General Manager roles at Parc at Piedmont, Indian Hills Country Club, Currahee Golf Club, and Pursell Farms/FarmLinks Golf Club. He has also held senior leadership positions as Chief Operating Officer of Gorham’s Bluff and General Manager at both Barnsley Resort and Blackberry Farm.

Keith began his career with The Ritz-Carlton Hotels of Atlanta, holding leadership roles in food and beverage, sales, and conference services. Throughout his career, the properties he has led have earned national recognition for excellence in service, culinary performance, and club operations.

A native of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, Keith is a graduate of Clarion University and resides in Marietta, Georgia.

Keith's LinkedIn Page

Founder and Managing Partner- Sales and Marketing

Ginny B. Izydore

Ginny brings more than 35 years of experience in the hospitality industry, beginning with the opening team of The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead and a decade with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. She has a proven, results-driven track record in growing business within luxury meetings, events, and real estate markets, and is widely recognized for building strategic partnerships and long-term client relationships.

She has played a key role in launching and positioning premier destinations, including Prana Maya Island Resort in Belize and Blackberry Farm in Tennessee—both accepted into the prestigious Relais & Châteaux association. Ginny also established the first Atlanta-based regional sales office for The Cloister at Sea Island and led the Atlanta sales and marketing office for Reynolds Lake Oconee’s luxury real estate division for nearly 12 years.

Her career includes the successful creation and launch of The Southern Living Hotel Collection for Southern Living Magazine, followed by a leadership role at Barnsley Resort, where she drove significant business growth and supported a successful property expansion in 2018. Since 2022, Ginny has served as a senior executive with Event Concept Design Partners and as Managing Partner of Ashlex Consulting Group, providing site selection, event management, and hospitality consulting services nationwide.

An active industry leader, Ginny has served on multiple professional boards, including MPI Georgia, SITE Southeast, Pace Cetters Atlanta, and the Buckhead Business Association. Her contributions have been widely recognized, including SITE Southeast’s Volunteer of the Year (2023), Lifetime Achievement Award (2021), and Emerging Member of the Year (2015). MPI Georgia honored her with its Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award (2017), Supplier of the Year (2016), and the Hayward C. Cox Continuing Quality Award. Ginny is a graduate of Clemson University and resides in Marietta, Georgia.

Ginny's LinkedIn Page

Ashlex Hospitality Key Achievements

  

  • Successfully developed, launched, and positioned Prana Maya Island Resort in Belize as the country’s first and only member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux, overseeing operational strategy, luxury positioning, sales growth, and brand development from inception through international recognition.


  • Combined leadership experience spanning more than 70 years across luxury resorts, hotels, private clubs, senior living communities, destination real estate, meetings, and event management, including executive leadership roles with premier hospitality brands and independent luxury destinations throughout the United States and Belize.


  • Successful creation and launch of The Southern Living Hotel Collection for Southern Living magazine.


  • Played integral leadership roles in the growth, repositioning, and operational success of nationally recognized luxury properties including Blackberry Farm, Barnsley Resort, Pursell Farms, Reynolds Lake Oconee, and Sea Island Resort, contributing to operational excellence, revenue growth, luxury sales, and strategic expansion initiatives.


  •  Built and led high-performing hospitality operations, sales, and marketing teams recognized for excellence in guest experience, culinary performance, club operations, luxury event execution, and long-term client relationship development across multiple luxury market segments.


  • Earned extensive industry recognition through leadership awards, board service, and professional achievements within hospitality, meetings, and tourism organizations, while establishing Ashlex Hospitality as a trusted advisory resource for luxury resort development, operations, sales strategy, site selection, and hospitality consulting services nationwide.

Ashlex Hospitality & Consulting Services

Financial Forecasting

Operational Development

Preopening Investment Proformas

1-5 Year Operational Proformas

Staffing Projections

Financial Problem Solving and Solutions

Operational Development

Operational Development

Departmental Job Descriptions

Staffing Guidelines

Staff Training and Development

Restaurant and Menu Development

Spa Development

Fitness and Wellness

Sales and Operational SOP's

Spa Services Development

Fitness and Wellness

Fitness and Wellness

Development of Health and Wellness SOP Development

Equipment Recommendations 

Sales, Marketing and Public Relations

Sales Team Development

SOP Development

Website Design Support

Preopening Planning and Support

Provide temporary/on-site Sales and Marketing support

Provide strategic Sales and Marketing support

Public Relations Strategies 

On-Site Temporary Management

Searching for a General Manager, or management position while on vacation/leave?  We can provide a temporary on-site manager to oversee daily operations.

Provide expert search services to interview, provide background checks and recommend potential candidates for your hotel or resort.


Site Selection and Event Planning

Site Selection services to include contract negotiation, event design and marketing.

Exceptional Service

Our dedicated servant leaders are committed to providing you with exceptional service throughout your engagement with Ashlex Consulting Group, LLC. 

As Seen In

V3 Magazine

 Belizean Paradise - Read V3 


Travel Curator Magazine

 Prana Maya Luxury Private Island in Belize Review – Travel Curator 



Relais & Chateaux

 Prana Maya Island Resort Hotel - Luxury hotel Placencia Caye | Relais & Châteaux 



AFAR Magazine

 Relais & Châteaux Adds 9 New Hotels and Restaurants - AFAR 

Ashlex Hospitality Operational White Paper(s)

Building a Culture of Excellence and Unreasonable Hospitality at 

Prana Maya Island Resort


For an example of the report, email your request.

A staff hiring and training model for independent luxury resorts, prepared for owners, investors, developers, and hospitality operators.

Prepared by Ashlex Consulting Group, LLC


Executive Summary

Luxury hospitality does not come from design, location, amenities, or branding alone.  Those assets attract guests. Staff determine how guests feel.  At Prana Maya Island Resort, hiring and training served as core operating disciplines. They did not sit in the background as human resource tasks. They shaped the guest experience.  The goal was clear.

Build a staff culture where every employee understood their role in service excellence.  That included front desk, housekeeping, food and beverage, maintenance, grounds, leadership, and ownership.


Connect with Us

Phone: 678-576-5718 WhatsApp: 678-576-5718 Email: keith@ashlexhospitality.com ginny@ashlexhospitality.com


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