Tyler Morse

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Tyler Morse
Born1974 (age 5051)
Los Angeles, California
Alma mater University of California, Berkeley
Harvard Business School
OccupationBusinessperson
Known forFounder of MCR Hotels
Board member of Hospitality Solutions
SpouseRebecca Morse

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.

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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]

References

  1. "Rebecca Brogan, Tyler Morse". The New York Times. 15 November 2008.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Guerre, Liam (8 October 2015). "How Tyler Morse Went From Ski Instrucot to Constructing JFKs Hotel". Commercial Observer. Archived from the original on 18 October 2015. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  3. "Tyler Morse: the property tycoon turning the BT Tower into a hotel". The Times . 24 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  4. Jette, Julie (18 April 2005). "Selling Luxury to Everyone". Harvard Business School. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  5. "Rocking The Boat" (PDF). Lodging Magazine. November 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  6. O'Neil, Sean (10 April 2023). "Full Video: MCR CEO Tyler Morse at Skift Future of Lodging Forum 2023". Skift. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  7. Morelli, Olivia (22 February 2024). "London's iconic BT Tower is being turned into a hotel". Conde Nast Traveller. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  8. "Swansea chairman hails 'new era' as takeover completed". BBC. 23 November 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  9. Schaal, Dennis (7 July 2025). "TPG Completes Acquisition of Sabre Hospitality Solutions, Gets Investment From Hotel Operator". Skift. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
  10. "Fashion Weddings". The New York Times. 15 November 2008. Retrieved 25 November 2024.