Our Story

Our Journey

Rooted in family values.
Driven by passion and purpose. 
Committed to lasting guest experiences.

Scalzo Hospitality is a third-generation, family-owned hospitality company built on the entrepreneurial spirit of our founder, Carmen Scalzo. In the 1950s, Carmen launched his hospitality business with vision and grit—building three hotels in Sacramento before expanding to Anaheim, California, where he developed three more properties along Harbor Boulevard, just as Walt Disney opened the gates to Disneyland. His instinct for location, innovation, and warm guest service laid the foundation for a family legacy that continues to shape our company today.

But Carmen’s success took a toll on his health. When the Park Vue Inn opened in 1962, he leased the business, hoping to slow down. Unfortunately, his lifestyle change came too late. Carmen passed away just a few months later.

After partnering with a hotel management company for three decades, Carmen’s daughters—Patricia Durand, Grace Lindsay, and Marie Baird—stepped in to return the business to its roots and play a more active ownership role. Within just a few years, the business became a true multigenerational family affair, with several of Carmen’s grandchildren helping lead sales, revenue management, finance, and strategic growth. Under the leadership of Patricia’s sons, Paul Durand (CEO) and Patrick Durand (CFO), Scalzo Hospitality developed, acquired, renovated, and rebranded numerous hotels and restaurants, including franchise partnerships with Marriott International.

Today, Carmen’s legacy has entered a new chapter. President and COO Ryan Haas is the first non-family member to step into a top leadership role, marking an important milestone in Scalzo Hospitality’s continued growth and transformation.

Carmen believed that hospitality rooted in values and committed to guest experiences would be remarkable. More than seventy years after he started our family’s journey, we are so committed to that legacy that we’ve made it our promise.

Scalzo Hospitality is Remarkable Hospitality.

Testimonial

“It’s because of their core values.”

Maite Kuhns
Owner, Maite Kuhns Consulting

Our Core Values

The guiding principles behind our approach

CONSISTENCY

driven

Consistency is the foundation of remarkable hospitality. Through disciplined systems, clear processes, and attention to detail, we deliver dependable experiences for guests and reliable performance for owners.

PRIDE

in every detail

Pride shapes how we design, operate, and manage every property we touch. Treating every asset as if it were our own, we take personal responsibility for doing things the right way—and doing them well.

PEOPLE

first

Scalzo Hospitality was built on generations of trusted relationships. Today, we continue that tradition by leading with respect, authenticity, and accountability—believing strong teams and strong partnerships create meaningful guest experiences.

OWNERSHIP

mindset

We approach every project with the discipline and responsibility of an owner as well as the vision and inspiration of an entrepreneur. Protecting value, managing risk, and delivering results guide every decision we make.

Our Leadership Team

Paul Durand

Paul C. Durand

Chairman and Visionary

Ryan

Ryan Haas

President and Chief Operating Officer

Patrick Durand

Patrick Durand

Chief Financial Officer

Brian DeRose

Director of Design & Development

Lindsey Lundgren

Director of Operations

Chris Bennett

Director of Corporate Strategy

Ray Davis

Corporate Controller

Alex

Alex Miller

Director of Business Development

Scalzo Team Headshot of Matt Baird

Matt Baird

Director of Communications

Testimonial

“It’s even that much rarer and more beautiful when it’s a legacy company—a company of multiple generations that hold firm to those beliefs.”

Ron Swidler
CEO of The Gettys Group

Scalzo =

Experience You Can Count On

We are your trusted hospitality partner with a legacy of performance, hands-on leadership, and owner-minded strategy. Connect with Scalzo Hospitality—we’re ready to help your property reach its full potential.