CGI Merchant Group

CGI brings Waldorf Astoria to Washington D.C.

As a minority-owned firm, we celebrate Black history every month at CGI. But we’re proud to join the rest of our nation this February in honoring and reflecting upon the contributions of Black Americans to our rich, collective story with a quote from the late Ella Fitzgerald.

Where the magic happens: A new year begins at CGI’s new headquarters in Miami.

CGI Founder and CEO Raoul Thomas recently met with HOTEL’S Magazine to discuss the firm’s $650M Hospitality Opportunity Fund I, firm initiatives to create positive social impact in destinations and the ESG movement within the hospitality industry. For the article, click our bio.

CGI is proud to announce that today, The Gabriel Miami South Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton officially opened its doors to the iconic Ocean Drive in Miami Beach.

Featured in @businesstravelleruk, CGI's new hotel brand that focuses on ESG elements for the "conscious traveller". Read the article in our bio to see the quotes from our CEO & Founder, Raoul Thomas.

Here at CGI, we are committed to broadening the horizons for minorities through ownership in the hotel industry. We are honored to receive NABHOOD's Deal of the Year Award for The Gabriel South Beach.

At CGI, we are reaffirming our commitments to spread awareness during #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. We stand in solidarity with the women and men who are currently dealing with the battle of breast cancer, the survivors, and honoring those who lost their life during their battle.

The emphasis of importance on ESG practices has grown in Latin America due to the greater demand of the public such as investors, consumers, and the government. Today, the CGI Merchant Group team attended the Latin America ESG Summit held in Miami to discuss the current-

A strip with an incredible history, right off the Atlantic Ocean, South Beach has something for everyone from sandy beaches to world class golf & spas. CGI Merchant Group is excited to partake in the reinvention of Ocean Drive.

Join us in celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth! CGI was founded and is rooted in the streets of Miami, and as we reflect on growing in this incredible city we call home, we celebrate the valuable and admired contributions, diverse cultures, and history that-

CEO & Founder of CGI Merchant Group Raoul Thomas weighs in on Taking Responsibility for the Future on ESG Goals for Hospitality at the #Ihif2021 conference in Berlin, Germany.

CGI Merchant Group team had an incredible time at #IHIF2021! When CEO & Founder Raoul Thomas was asked about #socialimpact, he responded “At CGI Merchant Group, our view is we can’t wait on the brands, the initiative has to be driven by us….

At CGI Merchant Group, we are passionate about taking the lead to bring ESG principles to our upcoming hospitality brand.

CGI is excited to see an increased focus on ESG and social impact at this year’s #ihif2021. Stay tuned as we continue the conversation tomorrow with our CEO Raoul Thomas’ participation on the “Taking Responsibility for the future: ESG Goals for Hospitality” panel.

CGI Merchant Group is thrilled to unveil its ESG centric hospitality brand: Conscious Certified Hotels. We are rethinking hospitality by providing authentic, values-driven experiences for today’s mindful travelers while delivering a measurable social impact.

CGI is honored to have CEO & Founder Raoul Thomas join a panel on Taking Responsibility for the future: ESG Goals for Hospitality at the International Hotel Investment Forum in Berlin September 3rd. #ihif2021

Congrats to Jaclyn Riley, Director of CGI Hospitality Marketing who is now a board member of the prestigious Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship at Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, School of Hotel Administration.