We are a family, first.
On May 19th, 1956, MMI opened its first property — a Holiday Inn in Meridian, Mississippi. It may seem like an humble beginning, but this was just the first step down a long and successful road for Mike Sturdivant, his uncle, J.C. Wilbourne, and his old Harvard Business School roommate, Earle Jones. Looking back on our history, it seems fitting that MMI started by bringing together family and old friends.
Now being led by the third generation in this family business, MMI Hotel Group is positioned to honor its long-standing legacy in the industry by challenging expectations for the future. MMI will continue to provide a good return on invested capital for its investors and a superior price/value relationship for its guests. MMI will also continue to develop satisfied, productive team members who will help set MMI properties apart from the competition. Driven by these goals and empowered by its people and its investors, MMI will remain without peer in the hospitality industry for generations to come.
From the very beginning, MMI's culture has been more than being just a business. We were a family, first. There is a reason why has so many team members across the entire organization chart with more than 25 years of service. Our team is tenured with experiences that have prepared them to tackle tomorrow. That unwavering prioritization is a reason why MMI's executives continue to be called to lead industry organizations such as the IHG Owners Association and AH&LA Management Company Round Table, provides for property-level team members to chair statewide and local civic and corporate boards and inspires a sense of hospitality and service to others for all of our MMI family."I enjoy telling everyone that we are family owned and operated and that true meaning of family - love, trust, integrity, support, growth, encouragement - permeates our organization from our owners, the corporate office and to each of our properties." -Michael Johnson, Director and General Manager, The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort