Our Story

Three Brands. One Shared Standard

Three Brands. One Shared Standard

KinOra brings staffing, recruitment, and training together under one hospitality standard. Through HMG+, Acquire Hospitality, and the Academy for Hospitality Arts, we help hospitality businesses find talent, develop people, and strengthen service at every stage.

THE MEANING OF KINORA

Built from Legacy,
Designed for Growth

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KinOra is rooted in a family legacy shaped by care, craft, and a deep belief in the power of people. Its name reflects both where the company began and where it continues to grow.

30+

Years Experience

4+

Companies Operating

5,000+

Staff Trained

138k

Events Executed

BUILT ON EXPERIENCE

KinOra is built on decades of real-world hospitality experience

KinOra is built on decades of real-world hospitality experience

KinOra is grounded in more than three decades of real-world hospitality experience. Its foundation was shaped by Michael J. DiPeri and Karen DiPeri through hands-on leadership across service, operations, staffing, recruitment, and training.
That experience continues to guide how each brand operates today, bringing practical understanding, high standards, and a clear view of what it takes to deliver hospitality well.

KinOra is grounded in more than three decades of real-world hospitality experience. Its foundation was shaped by Michael J. DiPeri and Karen DiPeri through hands-on leadership across service, operations, staffing, recruitment, and training. That experience continues to guide how each brand operates today, bringing practical understanding, high standards, and a clear view of what it takes to deliver hospitality well.

Acquire Hospitality

Focused on sourcing and placing hospitality professionals with precision, ensuring every role is filled with individuals who align with both brand and environment.

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AHA

Structured training programs designed to elevate service, strengthen teams, and build lasting standards across every hospitality environment.

HMG+

A refined approach to event and venue staffing, built on professionalism, preparation, and a commitment to delivering seamless guest experiences.

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giggo by HMG+ puts scheduling, communication, and event staffing control in one intuitive platform.

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HOW THEY WORK TOGETHER

Better Together

KinOra creates continuity across every stage of hospitality.
Through each stage of the hospitality journey, the ecosystem supports not only immediate operational needs but stronger teams, better service, and long-term growth.

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Kin

Kin represents family, the origin of the company and the community it has grown into. It speaks to connection, lineage, and the people who build, teach, serve, and support. It is both the foundation the company was built on and the family of brands that carry it forward.

Ora

Ora is the Italian word for time-symbolizing growth, evolution, and the journey each person takes. It reflects the progression at the center of KinOra’s mission, how people learn, grow, and refine their craft over time.

KinOra

Together, Kin and Ora come together to create a connected ecosystem of services, designed to support hospitality from
every angle.

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SHARED PHILOSOPHY

A Shared Standard

Though each KinOra brand serves a different function, all are guided by the same belief: hospitality is built through people.

Across every part of the KinOra ecosystem, our work is grounded in care, craft, growth, excellence, and connection. These values shape how we hire, how we train, how we lead, and how service is ultimately experienced.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Understanding How
We Operate

Understanding How We Operate

We operate as a collective of specialized hospitality companies, each focused on a specific area of service. This allows us to provide more tailored solutions while maintaining a consistent standard across every engagement.

We partner with a range of clients across events, venues, and hospitality environments, supporting both ongoing operations and one-time engagements.

All of our companies operate under shared standards, training, and processes, ensuring a reliable and professional experience regardless of the setting.

Yes. Our structure is designed to scale, allowing us to support both small, specialized needs and large, complex operations without compromising quality.

The best way to begin is by connecting with our team. We will take the time to understand your needs and guide you toward the right solution within our portfolio.

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