Lodging

MAY 23, 2025

Associate Director Kyle Sahlsten of Berkadia Hotels & Hospitality led the transaction on behalf of the seller, Tampa-based Liberty Group. Hampton Inn Tampa East (Casino Area) was sold to Tampa-based KMD Hospitality Management on May 15.

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Driftwood Hospitality Management (DHM) has completed a multimillion-dollar renovation of Delta Hotels by Marriott West Palm Beach, a 199-key hotel located in South Florida. Formerly a Holiday Inn, the property is owned by Miami-based real estate investment firm Activate Hospitality , with DHM overseeing management operations.

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Hotel Business

MARCH 12, 2025

“They bring impressive track records and significant expertise across hospitality, real estate and finance, and we look forward to leveraging their leadership and unique insights to deliver best-in-class hotel operating performance, advancing our position as the hotel operator of choice.” and abroad.

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Boutique Hotel News

MARCH 2, 2023

EU: Hospitality developer, owner and operator , PPHE Hotel Group, is in advanced discussions to launch a European Hospitality Real Estate Fund of up to €250 million equity. When complete, the hotel will be managed by the group under its hospitality management platform.

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eHotelier

JULY 9, 2025

Alessia Meli brings to the role over two decades of expertise in the global hospitality and luxury dining industries, with a background shaped by both European and American influences. Suppliers Research Podcast Careers Events All Insights Podcasts eLearning Tech.Ex She holds a law degree.

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Hotel Business

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Peachtree Group , an investment firm with a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate assets, has refreshed its corporate brand position to better showcase the company’s fully integrated investment and service platforms. Accompanying the new brand position is a new tagline, “Guided by Intuition, Grounded by Expertise.”

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Hotel Designs

MARCH 19, 2025

Charlotte joins from Tristan Capital Partners, a leading real estate PE fund, where she was there for 4.5 years as an investment associate focusing on hospitality. She also started her career in hospitality, graduating in hospitality management before pivoting into the real estate sector.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 29, 2025

Prior to joining Coury Holdings, Patel led a team managing a $1B+ AUM family office real estate portfolio. Previous to that, he co-founded and served as CFO of Evolution Hospitality, playing a role in its launch, rapid growth and acquisition by Aimbridge Hospitality. Coury Holdings has named Bo Patel COO.

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Hotel Business

MARCH 27, 2025

His journey, which began in Pittsburgh, has taken him from working in a grocery store to leading one of the largest real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the world. However, a twist of fate soon shifted his focus to the world of finance and real estate. If there’s an opportunity in front of you, take it.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Grant Alchin, a former Head of Asset Management at diversified real estate group, CapitaLand, has also worked within Accor and IHG, and is highly regarded for transforming underperforming hotels into profitable operations.

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Hotel Business

APRIL 11, 2023

Procaccianti Companies, a real estate investment and services firm, has acquired the Newport Beach Hotel & Suites. The property will be managed by the firm’s hospitality management affiliate, TPG Hotels & Resorts. The property features a rooftop deck, swimming pool and a day spa.

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Hotel Business

MARCH 18, 2025

RREAF Holdings , a privately held, vertically integrated real estate investment and development firm, has formed MxR Hospitality, a strategic partnership with hospitality investor Philip McNeill Sr. real estate investment trust from the companys founding in 1993 to January 2005. Phillip McNeill, Sr.

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Hotel Business

AUGUST 26, 2024

Third-party hospitality management company Twenty Four Seven Hotels has named Brian Hughes EVP, business development and promoted Damien Abrams to VP, lifestyle brands. Prior to that, he held multiple roles with Ashford Hospitality Inc.,

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Hotel Business

MAY 12, 2023

LW Hospitality Advisors (LWHA) has appointed Brett Russell as managing director of the firm. Brett Russell’s experience and capabilities in lodging real estate are wide and deep, which further enhance LWHA’s senior ranks, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the team,” said Daniel H.

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Hotel Business

APRIL 11, 2023

He most recently was with Peachtree Hotel Group which included roles as president of asset management and president of Peachtree Hospitality Management. As COO of Vision, O’Neil provides strategic, process and cultural leadership for the company’s 1200-plus associates across a current portfolio of 42 hotels.

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Hotel Business

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Fathom Companies , which includes Fathom Real Estate Development and Fathom Hotel Management, has engaged industry veteran Larry Spelts to lead the company’s portfolio growth through both additional third-party management opportunities and development opportunities.

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eHotelier

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Officials of Five Star Group, a private commercial real estate investment, development and management firm focused on Southeastern hospitality projects, today announced that Kimberly Rowell has been named executive vice president of Five Star Hospitality Management.

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Hotel Business

APRIL 1, 2024

CoralTree’s parent company, Lowe, launched its hospitality management business in 1973 to provide residential resort management services. We tailor each operating model to enhance customer experience and our marketing plans to increase real estate values while providing long-term growth of each property’s unique brand equity.

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Boutique Hotel News

JANUARY 5, 2023

Portugal: Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP, Highgate and Kronos (the consortium) have acquired the Portuguese investment manager ECS Capital in an undisclosed deal. Its real estate portfolio includes 18 hotels and three golf courses in addition to residential properties. .

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Hotel Business

MAY 19, 2023

In this role, he will be responsible for leading the maintenance of new real estate development prospects, directing real estate development strategy and overseeing the brand’s strategic business growth plans and goals. Dajani will report directly to Joe Emanuele, chief design and development officer.

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eHotelier

AUGUST 30, 2023

Highgate, a leading real estate and hospitality management company, has been selected by Continental Assets Management to manage Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay.

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Boutique Hotel News

MARCH 3, 2023

UK: Hotel management company RBH Hospitality Management has been selected by Reuben Brothers to manage The Olde Bell and Thames Riviera in Maidenhead. As of 1 March 2023, both properties have come under the management of RBH, taking the company’s total number of rooms under management to over 7,000.

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eHotelier

JULY 27, 2023

Highgate, a leading real estate and hospitality management company, announced today that Chi Hoon Bang has been appointed as Global Executive, Sales & Luxury Experience for the Hawai’i region.

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eHotelier

MAY 14, 2023

Highgate, a leading real estate and hospitality management company, announced today that Mike Kass has been appointed as Area Managing Director for the Hawai’i region.

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eHotelier

JANUARY 24, 2023

Highgate, a leading real estate and hospitality management company, announced today that Matthew Grauso has been appointed as General Manager of the new Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa at Sky Ala Moana.

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Hotel Business

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Penn State Hotel & Restaurant Society (PSHRS) and the School of Hospitality Management will honor Jim Risoleo , president/CEO. ” With more than 35 years of finance and real estate experience, including more than 27 years at Host, Risoleo has served in numerous roles of increasing responsibility.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

With a background in corporate and real estate law, she manages her family’s real estate portfolio, primarily consisting of hotels. She currently oversees the asset management, development and operations of her family-owned IHG-branded hotels and runs her own law practice.

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Hotel Business

MARCH 25, 2024

a hospitality company which utilizes an asset-light business model to lease entire hotels on a long-term basis in partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, has appointed Kimberly (Kim) K. Schaefer , a 30-year real estate and hospitality industry veteran and the former CEO of Great Wolf Resorts, to the company’s board of directors.

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Hotel Business

APRIL 24, 2025

Urban Catalyst , a real estate equity fund manager and developer focused on downtown San Jose, has opened the TownePlace Suites San Jose Downtown in California’s Silicon Valley. The project was developed in collaboration with Island Hospitality Management , which will oversee day-to-day operations.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 19, 2024

Castlerock Asset Management, an integrated real estate development, ownership, marketing, hospitality management and asset management firm, has made several executive appointments, including a new chief information officer.

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Boutique Hotel News

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Through complementing Viceroy’s platform and DNA with Highgate’s diversified ability to grow through real estate acquisitions, development, and third-party growth channels, Highgate intends to add brand-accretive hotels to the Viceroy portfolio that will further enhance customer perception and brand awareness. .

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Hotel Business

AUGUST 31, 2023

Castlerock Asset Management , an integrated real estate development, ownership, marketing, hospitality management and asset management firm, has unveiled its strategic positioning for growth into dynamic markets. To accelerate these initiatives, Castlerock has made three executive appointments in key roles.

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Hotel Business

JULY 28, 2023

Highgate , a real estate and hospitality management company, has appointed Chi Hoon Bang as global executive, sales and luxury experience for the Hawai’i region.

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Hotel Business

MAY 12, 2023

Real estate and hospitality management company Highgate has appointed Mike Kass as area managing director for the Hawai’i region. In his new role, Kass serves as GM at the ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach and support Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows, located on Maui’s Ka’anapali Beach.

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Hotel Business

MARCH 22, 2024

. “Hotel Landy’s one-of-a-kind narrative, with its fun patterns, bright colors and curated art throughout the guestrooms and public spaces, truly promises to stand out within Orlando’s booming hotel scene,” said Ian Glastein, cohead of real estate/managing principal, Monarch Alternative Capital.

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Hotel Business

DECEMBER 22, 2023

PEG Companies (PEG), a vertically integrated commercial real estate investment company, and Dallas-based A.G. The hotel is managed by PEG Hospitality Group , PEG’s in-house hospitality management division. Hill Partners purchased the Luhrs Building at the end of 2019.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 17, 2024

. “The new collaboration with TQP Capital Partners is a testament to PM Hotel Group’s commitment to strategic growth and continued excellence in hotel management,” said Joseph Bojanowski, president, PM Hotel Group.

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