Skip to content

Search

Latest Stories

Baywood Hotels added 18 properties in 2019

The number is a new record for the company and three more than it opened last year

COLUMBIA, MARYLAND-BASED Baywood Hotels set a record in 2019 by opening 18 new hotels during the year. Among them was the 1000th Fairfield by Marriott, and the company also broke ground on its first modular-built hotel.

The new hotels comprise 1,619 rooms and include  13 Hilton Worldwide brands, four Marriott International brands and one Intercontinental Hotels Group brand. Also, 15 were ground-up construction, two were acquisitions and one was a conversion.


"2019 was a pivotal year for Baywood Hotels,” President Al Patel said. “Our talented development and operations team have worked tirelessly to add 18 hotels to our portfolio, further aligning our strategy to partner with premium brands in growing markets. Our efforts reinforce our position as an industry leader in development, ownership and management."

Some of the openings include the following:

  • Fairfield Inn and Suites Denver Tech Center North (Marriott’s 1,000th Fairfield)
  • AC Hotel by Marriott Miami Airport West/Doral
  • Home2 Suites by Hilton Asheville Biltmore Village
  • Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown (First Canopy in New York State)
  • Homewood Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown
  • Home2 Suites & Tru by Hilton San Antonio Lackland SeaWorld
  • Homewood Suites & Tru by Hilton Denver Airport Tower Road

Baywood added 15 hotels to their portfolio in 2018 and are projected to add 14 more properties in 2020. The company holds more than $1 billion in assets and employs more than 3,000 people.

In August, Baywood held a “stacking” event its first modular built project, the Hilton Garden Inn San Jose/Fremont in Fremont, California, Aug. 12 to kick off construction of the 145-room hotel. The five-story building, expected to open later this year, will include a full-service restaurant and bar and 12 EV charging stations.

More for you

Howard Johnson 100th anniversary

HoJo marks centennial with throwback

Summary:

  • Howard Johnson is marking its 100th anniversary with fried clam–shaped soaps.
  • The soaps pay homage to an iconic HoJo menu item.
  • Available at select hotels and for online purchase starting Oct. 3.

HOWARD JOHNSON BY Wyndham marks a century with one of its most famous menu items, the fried clam strip. The brand is introducing limited-edition HoJo’s Original Fried Clam Soap, available at select Howard Johnson hotels across the U.S. and for online purchase beginning Oct. 3.

Keep ReadingShow less
American Franchise Act announced in U.S. Congress to protect hotel franchising and jobs

House unveils act to boost franchise business

Summary:

  • House introduces AFA to boost franchise model and hotel operations.
  • The act establishes a joint employer standard.
  • AHLA backs the bill, urging swift adoption.

THE HOUSE Of Representatives introduced the American Franchise Act, aimed at supporting the U.S. franchising sector, including 36,000 franchised hotels and 3 million workers nationwide. The American Hotel & Lodging Association, backed the bill, urging swift adoption to boost the franchise model and clarify joint employer standards.

Keep ReadingShow less
Noble Investment Group Mobile Alabama

Noble breaks ground on StudioRes in Mobile, AL

Summary:

  • Noble broke ground on StudioRes Mobile Alabama at McGowin Park.
  • The 10th StudioRes expands Noble’s long-term accommodations platform.
  • Noble recently acquired 16 WoodSpring Suites properties through two portfolio transactions.

NOBLE INVESTMENT GROUP broke ground on StudioRes Mobile Alabama at McGowin Park, a retail center in Mobile, Alabama. It is Noble’s 10th property under Marriott International’s extended stay StudioRes brand.

Keep ReadingShow less
The Boxer Boston hotel sold by Hersha Hotels to Eurostars Hotels for $23.6 million
Photo Credit: The Boxer Boston

Hersha sells ‘Boxer Boston’ to Eurostars

Summary:

  • Hersha Hotels & Resorts sold The Boxer Boston to Eurostars Hotels.
  • The company acquired the property in 2012 for $12.6 million.
  • The property now sold for $23.6 million.

HERSHA HOTELS & RESORTS sold The Boxer Boston, an 80-room hotel in Boston’s West End, to Eurostars Hotels, part of Spain’s Grupo Hotusa. The company, which reportedly acquired the property in 2012 for $12.6 million, received $23.6 million for it.

Keep ReadingShow less
Peachtree Group Inc. 5000 2025

Peachtree receives two recognitions

Summary:

  • Peachtree recognized by Inc. and the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
  • Named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list for the third year.
  • Chronicle’s Pacesetter Awards recognize metro Atlanta’s fastest-growing companies.

PEACHTREE GROUP ENTERED the 2025 Inc. 5000 list for the third consecutive year. The company also won the Atlanta Business Chronicle Pacesetter Awards as one of the city’s fastest-growing private companies.

Keep ReadingShow less