Tyler Morse
American businessman (born 1974)
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Tyler Morse (born 1974)[1] is an American businessman and founder of MCR Hotels. He is an investor and board member of Swansea City A.F.C. and vice chairman of the board for Sabre Hospitality Solutions.
Tyler Morse | |
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| Born | 1974 (age 51–52) Los Angeles, California |
| Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley Harvard Business School |
| Occupation | Businessperson |
| Known for | Founder of MCR Hotels |
Board member of | Hospitality Solutions |
| Spouse | Rebecca Morse |
Early life and education
Morse was born and raised in Los Angeles, California.[2] At the age of 19 he traveled to Chile and became a ski instructor and also worked as a ski instructor in California. He attended the University of California, Berkeley and later Harvard Business School.[2] He had also worked as a baggage handler at the Los Angeles International Airport.[3]
Career
Morse began his career at Ernst & Young as an accountant. He also spent time as an investment banker with Morgan Stanley.[2] Prior to becoming a hotelier, he worked as the assistant to Starwoods Hotels CEO Barry Sternlicht[2] and was also president of the spa and beauty company Bliss.[4]
Morse founded MCR Hotels in 2006 and built its first hotel later that same year.[5] The company has grown to be the third largest hotel owner in the United States,[6] and owns properties which include The High Line Hotel, TWA Hotel, and BT Tower.[7]
In 2024, Morse became an investor and board member of Swansea City.[8] The following year he became Vice Chairman of the board for Sabre Hospitality Solutions.[9]
Personal life
Morse is married to Rebecca Morse.[10]