Myron Bimonte

21c Museum Hotels LLC operates a chain of hotels and museums. It operates as a hospitality company that converts vacant buildings into boutique hotels that house restaurants and contemporary art museums. The firm also offers site-specific art installations, architecture, design and restaurant. Its museum collects and exhibits 21st century arts; featuring commissioned installations and presents cultural programming, including poetry readings, films, artist lectures, and theatre and music performances. The company was founded by Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson in 2006 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

Newport Hotel Group owns and operates hotels. The firm provides hotel investment, management and development services. The company was founded by Jon E. Cohen and Douglas D. Cohen in 1993 and is headquartered in Middletown, RI.