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ANNOUNCING ROMER HELL'S KITCHEN, A NEIGHBORHOOD HOTEL THAT PROMISES THE TRUE NEW YORK CITY EXPERIENCE TO ALL

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine a new kind of hotel where a local bar owner trains the concierge staff on where guests can find the best late-night eats.  A hotel that stands for its neighborhood so much, they've appointed a "Mayor of the Block" to be a friend to all. A hotel invested in supporting nearby businesses, they work with a vintage shop down the street to style and accessorize staff uniforms. That is the DNA behind Romer Hell's Kitchen, a 295-guest room hotel in one of Manhattan's most storied neighborhoods. Romer Hell's Kitchen is rooted in the belief that travel should be anchored in local culture. It is a place where guests become locals and locals become regulars.

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  • That is the DNA behind Romer Hell's Kitchen, a 295-guest room hotel in one of Manhattan's most storied neighborhoods.
  • "When we say that Romer is built to embrace its neighborhood, we mean it," said Highgate CEO Arash Azarbarzin.
  • At Romer Hell's Kitchen, the essence of the neighborhood is deeply ingrained in the guest experience reflecting an unwavering commitment to the local community.
  • Centered around Waikiki's creative culture, Romer Waikiki invites guests and residents to discover a genuine neighborhood experience.

TONY MANESS APPOINTED EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS - HEAD OF HIGHGATE SELECT

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Highgate announced today the appointment of Tony Maness as Executive Vice President of Operations - Head of Highgate Select.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Highgate announced today the appointment of Tony Maness as Executive Vice President of Operations - Head of Highgate Select.
  • Highgate Select is a division of Highgate focused on differentiated management and development of select service, limited service and extended stay hotels.
  • In his role, Maness will lead the operations for Highgate Select, which currently encompasses more than 200 hotels, further strengthening its position in the market.
  • Maness will join Rob Dann, Chief Operating Officer of Highgate Select, in continuing to grow Highgate's select service and extended stay hotel development platform.

Seven Hills Realty Trust Closes $17.3 Million Bridge Loan to Recapitalize a New Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Seven Hills Realty Trust (Nasdaq: SEVN) today announced the closing of a $17.3 million first mortgage floating rate bridge loan to recapitalize a recently constructed 130-room Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel located at 20001 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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  • Seven Hills Realty Trust (Nasdaq: SEVN) today announced the closing of a $17.3 million first mortgage floating rate bridge loan to recapitalize a recently constructed 130-room Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel located at 20001 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, Arizona.
  • The loan has a three-year initial term with two one-year extension options, subject to the borrower meeting certain requirements.
  • SEVN’s manager, Tremont Realty Capital , was introduced to the transaction by CBRE , which advised the joint venture sponsorship of Highgate and Rockpoint .
  • This $17.3 million loan is secured by a new Hilton branded hotel in the Phoenix-Scottsdale medical corridor near numerous amenities and demand generators, including the Mayo Clinic hospital, TPC Scottsdale and the Scottsdale Airport.

DAVID MONTROSE APPOINTED EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS - HEAD OF INNVENTURES

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Monday, May 15, 2023

NEW YORK, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- InnVentures announced today the appointment of David Montrose as Executive Vice President of Operations - Head of InnVentures.

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  • NEW YORK, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- InnVentures announced today the appointment of David Montrose as Executive Vice President of Operations - Head of InnVentures.
  • In his role, Montrose will lead operations for the InnVentures portfolio of 70+ well-positioned hotels across the country.
  • Montrose most recently served as Executive Vice President of Operations at Highgate Hotels' Select Division, where he oversaw over 100 select service assets throughout the U.S.
  • David also served as Chief Executive Officer of Janko Hospitality and as Senior Vice President of Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection, voted the No.

Viceroy Hotels & Resorts, Modern Luxury Hotel Brand, Appoints Hospitality Veteran Yoav Gery as Chief Development Officer

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Viceroy Hotels & Resorts, the award-winning hospitality group known for its highly individual modern luxury hotels and resorts around the world, announced today the appointment of industry veteran, Yoav Gery, to Chief Development Officer.

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  • Viceroy Hotels & Resorts, the award-winning hospitality group known for its highly individual modern luxury hotels and resorts around the world, announced today the appointment of industry veteran, Yoav Gery, to Chief Development Officer.
  • Gery brings more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality and coworking industries to his role as Chief Development Officer at Viceroy.
  • Before joining WeWork, Gery was Chief Development Officer for Morgans Hotel Group, where he led the company’s global development efforts as well as oversaw all aspects of project design and development.
  • Prior to joining Morgans, Gery held various roles at Marriott including Senior Vice President, in charge of development for Edition Hotels and Chief Development Officer, North America Full Service Hotels.

Owners, Operators and Developers Celebrated for Design, Development and Operational Excellence at Hyatt’s 2023 Americas Owners Conference

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) recognized outstanding owners, operators and developers at its 2023 Americas Owners Conference, held at Secrets Moxché Playa del Carmen.

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  • Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) recognized outstanding owners, operators and developers at its 2023 Americas Owners Conference, held at Secrets Moxché Playa del Carmen.
  • “Our transformative growth and success over the past few years wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our owners, operators and developers,” said Jim Chu, chief growth officer, Hyatt.
  • Best Conversion – Celebrates the reconfiguration of an existing property and conversion to a full service or select service Hyatt-branded hotel.
  • Best Adaptive Re-Use – Honors outstanding full service and select service Hyatt-branded hotels developed from alternative real estate uses.

Introducing The Pell, The First JdV By Hyatt Hotel In Rhode Island

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

MIDDLETOWN, R.I., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the official opening of a vibrant new boutique hotel, The Pell, a part of the JdV by Hyatt brand. The property, which is managed by Highgate, is located on Rhode Island's historic Aquidneck Island, minutes from Newport and endless unique attractions and activities. Unveiling the completion of a nine-million-dollar renovation boasting a modern bohemian design, The Pell is a true reflection of the coastal neighborhood in which it resides.

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  • The property, which is managed by Highgate, is located on Rhode Island's historic Aquidneck Island, minutes from Newport and endless unique attractions and activities.
  • Newport Vineyards is less than a mile from the hotel, while the historic Newport Mansions and Cliff Walk are under three miles away.
  • "We are thrilled to finally be introducing The Pell, which is the first JdV by Hyatt hotel in Rhode Island, to the Newport market," says Graham Jones, GRJ LLC co-founder of The Pell.
  • To book a reservation or to learn more, please visit: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/rhode-island/the-pell/pvdjd or follow the hotel on Instagram at @thepellhotel .

HIGHGATE APPOINTS ELIZABETH REDMOND TO CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

NEW YORK, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Highgate, a leading hotel management, investment and development company, announced today the appointment of Elizabeth Redmond to Chief Accounting Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Highgate, a leading hotel management, investment and development company, announced today the appointment of Elizabeth Redmond to Chief Accounting Officer.
  • In her new role, Elizabeth will be responsible for leading Highgate's global accounting operations and driving innovation across Highgate's accounting and reporting practices.
  • Elizabeth succeeds Joseph Klam, who will assume the new role of Chief Administrative Officer of Financial Systems and Reporting.
  • "Throughout her career, Elizabeth has demonstrated a passion for driving new, dynamic ways of managing complex accounting and financial systems in the hospitality industry," said Ned Martin, Chief Financial Officer at Highgate.

HIGHGATE APPOINTS MATT GREENE TO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, LUXURY RESIDENCES

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

NEW YORK, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Highgate, a leading hotel management, investment and development company, announced today the appointment of Matt Greene to Executive Vice President, Luxury Residences.

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  • NEW YORK, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Highgate, a leading hotel management, investment and development company, announced today the appointment of Matt Greene to Executive Vice President, Luxury Residences.
  • "At Highgate, we are always seeking new opportunities to apply our expertise to drive value for guests and owners," said Azarbarzin.
  • "Matt is the powerhouse who can help lead our dedicated condo-hotel/branded residences team and ensure we have all of the tools to deliver great returns for our partners."
  • Prior to joining Highgate, Greene served as Executive Vice President, Lifestyle Operations for Evolution Hospitality & Aimbridge Hospitality, where he oversaw the Lifestyle hotel portfolio as well as 10+ new hotel developments across the US & Mexico.

HIGHGATE AND FLYNN PROPERTIES ACQUIRE THE HUNTINGTON HOTEL

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Monday, March 20, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Highgate, a leading hotel management, investment and development company, and Flynn Properties, a San Francisco-based owner of luxury resorts, commercial real estate and select service hotel properties in America and abroad, today announced the acquisition of The Huntington Hotel. Located in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood, the storied property has long been a nostalgic symbol of a bygone era, having originally been constructed in 1924 as the first steel and brick high rise west of the Mississippi.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Highgate , a leading hotel management, investment and development company, and Flynn Properties , a San Francisco-based owner of luxury resorts, commercial real estate and select service hotel properties in America and abroad, today announced the acquisition of The Huntington Hotel.
  • Together, Highgate and Flynn Properties intend to restore and elevate every aspect of The Huntington Hotel to the very highest standard, returning it to its original glory while reestablishing it as the single finest luxury hotel in San Francisco.
  • Upon reopening, expected in 2025, The Huntington Hotel will again occupy its important place in the community – all while celebrating its rich history.
  • "I could not be more excited about the opportunity to bring the iconic Huntington Hotel back to its former glory and beyond," said Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Greg Flynn.