Investigate and Analyze
Facts, figures, opinions, case studies, trendlines, impacts, outcomes. What can be learned from prior experience?
Problem Solve and Strategize
Get to the nub of the problem, frame options, understand risks and opportunities. What’s the plan?
Implement and Realize
Sometimes just advice. Sometimes rolling up the shirtsleeves. What’s the best way to put the plan in place?
Connect
Capitalizing on a network built over three decades to connect people, companies, ideas, projects and investment opportunities.
Write
RFP processes and submissions, policy and strategy papers, annual reports, position papers and strategic plans.
Speak
Facilitating group discussions, moderating or participating in panel discussions, keynotes and content-rich presentations.
Approach
Tailored | Collaborative | Dedicated | Trusted | Value for Money
Clients
- Private Sector (Owners, Operators, Advisors, Investors)
- Public Sector (Ministries, Crown Corporations, Agencies, Boards, Commissions)
- Not-for-Profit (DMOs, arts and culture, industry associations, authorities)
In these industries:
- Casinos and gaming
- Lodging
- Tourism
- Convention, congress and trade centres
- Sports and entertainment venues
- Attractions
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. ~ Confucius
ABOUT LYLE HALL
Lyle Hall has been providing advisory services to the tourism, hospitality and gaming industries for over 40 years.
Lyle’s consulting career started at Laventhol & Horwath in 1985. He joined KPMG in 1990, commencing a 15-year term, the last ten of which he served as National Director of the Canadian firm’s Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism practice—before co-founding HLT Advisory in 2005.
His consulting experience includes a wide range of lodging, gaming, public infrastructure and tourism projects for both the public and private sectors. He has worked for clients and on projects located in every Canadian province as well as in Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, the United States and Africa.
Lyle’s professional qualifications include a Certified Management Consultant designation and membership in the International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) where he was a director for seven years, including five years as Treasurer.
Lyle co-founded the Canadian Hotel Investment Conference (which will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2016) and is still a frequent speaker at industry events.
On the volunteer side, Lyle recently completed a nine-year stint on the Board of Directors of the Shaw Festival (where he chaired the Development Committee) and currently chairs the board of The Niagara Foundation. Past roles include director and Chair of Tourism Toronto (the destination marketing organization for the greater Toronto area).
After a busy and successful consulting career, that required simultaneous management of multiple projects and clients, Lyle now works as an advisor on start-up and early-stage companies in hospitality and tourism. He also takes on consulting projects of interest, usually as part of an established industry consulting team.
