Matthew Sanscrainte

About Matthew Sanscrainte

Matthew Sanscrainte is a results-driven hospitality executive with over 14 years of progressive leadership experience across full-service and select-service hotel operations. Known for his ability to step into complex, high-pressure environments, Matthew has built a reputation for transforming distressed assets into structured, high-performing operations through disciplined execution, financial acumen, and culture-driven leadership.Throughout his career, Matthew has held key leadership roles including Director of Front Office, Director of Housekeeping, Assistant General Manager, and General Manager—serving in both permanent and Task Force capacities across nationally recognized brands such as Hilton. His operational expertise spans all major hotel disciplines, including Rooms Division, Revenue Strategy, Labor Management, and Guest Experience optimization, with a strong command of systems such as Opera, OnQ/PEP, and FOSSE.Matthew specializes in identifying operational inefficiencies, restructuring teams, and implementing scalable systems that drive measurable improvements in ADR, RevPAR, and overall asset performance. His leadership style is rooted in accountability, clarity, and presence—ensuring that standards are not only defined, but consistently executed across every department.He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Human Resources Management, along with a certificate in Accounting from a top-ranked business school. Combining academic rigor with real-world execution, Matthew approaches hospitality through both a strategic and operational lens—bridging the gap between ownership expectations and on-property performance.As the Founder and CEO of Matthew Sanscrainte Hospitality Group (MSHG), he is focused on redefining how hotels are operated, particularly in distressed and underperforming environments. His vision is to build a management and consulting platform centered on culture, leadership discipline, and operational excellence—delivering sustainable results for owners, investors, and brands alike.Matthew is not just building hotels—he is building systems, teams, and cultures that endure.

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Matthew Sanscrainte Hospitality Group

   Feb 2026 — Present · US

Education

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business / Human Resources

• University of La Verne

  Doctorate of Business Administration, Business Administration, Management and Operations

• The Wharton School

  Accounting