Keith Space

Keith is a global hospitality and real estate executive with more than three decades of leadership experience building, transforming, and scaling organizations across the U.S., Europe, and the Caribbean. Over the course of his career, he has grown property portfolios exceeding $3 billion, raised more than $700 million in equity, and structured over $1 billion in debt financing to fuel growth, acquisitions, and large-scale developments.

As President of Fort Hospitality Group, Keith has led the development of multiple Four Seasons Hotels, Resorts, and Residences, overseen luxury renovations, and transformed underperforming assets into award-winning properties. His earlier tenure as Founder, President & CEO of Boutique Hospitality Management Inc. established him as an innovator in independent luxury hotels, where he expanded internationally and repositioned historic properties into premier destinations. He began his career with Ian Schrager Hotels, playing a pivotal role in opening some of the industry’s most iconic and disruptive hotels, including the Delano in Miami and the Mondrian in Los Angeles.

Keith is recognized not only for his financial and operational expertise, but also for his ability to build high-performing teams and create transformative guest experiences that earn global acclaim. His leadership has been honored with distinctions such as Forbes Five Star Hotels, AAA Five Diamond Awards, Michelin recognition, and inclusion in The World’s 50 Best Hotels.

In addition to his executive leadership, Keith is deeply engaged in governance and industry advocacy. He serves as Chairman Emeritus of the Hospitality Real Estate Executive Advisory Board at Florida International University and as a Past President of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association’s Miami Chapter.

Keith holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in hospitality and real estate development from Florida International University. He resides in Miami, Florida, and is widely regarded as a visionary leader who aligns strategy, capital, and talent to deliver sustained enterprise growth and shareholder value.