DALLAS-Texas hoteliers are fine-tuning their numbers for first-quarter conference calls. The usually optimistic reports undoubtedly will bring more of the same positive news. But, says PKF Consulting, it's simply because "there's nowhere to go but up.

DALLAS-If all goes as planned, discount retailer Syms sells a 10.9-acre tract to Wal-Mart for an "urban infill" prototype while boxing up inventory and heading to a 40,000-sf former PACE warehouse in Plano. Syms would be signing a 10-year lease.

COPPELL, TX-The IT solutions provider, IntelliMark, will move in May 8 to Coppell Tech Center II. The Mohr Partners' client gets more specialized space as it combines two area offices and CMC Commercial Realty gets to fill a new building.

FRISCO, TX-The North Texas Enterprise Center for Technology will set up shop in Hall Office Park. The new non-profit organization will provide traditional incubator assistance, with an eye on evolving medical technology and software companies.

DALLAS-Capstar is taking over the leasing duties for the 950-acre, mixed-use project from veteran Wayne S. Swearingen of Vector Property Services. Swearingen, say those in the know, wanted to move on.

DALLAS-J. McDonald Williams is accorded chairman emeritus status, with CEO Robert E. Sulentic moving into the role as chairman of the board. Another shift puts Jeffrey M. Heller in as lead director. The changes take effect May 24.

DALLAS-The Dallas-Fort Worth industrial market will outshine its metro counterparts, says Grubb & Ellis in its hot-off-the-press Q1 analysis. Three of nine submarkets absorb 500,000-plus sf. Clearly, new expansion has begun.

DALLAS-Cushman & Wakefield of Texas wins the draft for a brokerage team that's been courted for nearly two months by the region's largest houses. Tracy Fults, Allison Fannin and Joel Fults are settling into their North Dallas offices.