BETHESDA, MD—Now the world's biggest lodging company post-merger, Marriott envisions opening a new hotel every 14 hours.

CANNES, FRANCE—"We're starting to see some concerns on the part of institutions," Preqin's Andrew Moylan tells GlobeSt.com.

NEW YORK CITY—The great majority of multi-borrower, fixed-rate CMBS loans coming due this year were originated in 2007, says Fitch Ratings.

RICHARDSON, TX—The apartment market least likely to see a rent recession is not located in any of the Smile States, according to RealPage's MPF Research.

CANNES, FRANCE—More than 200 entries from 46 countries vied for recognition in categories ranging from Best Office & Business Development to Best Futura Megaproject.

CANNES, FRANCE—Sporting facilities, film production and neighborhood schools can also boost the fortunes of the traditional real estate food groups, said experts at MIPIM Thursday.

CANNES, FRANCE—Fosun Property's Alex Gong told MIPIM attendees that key players in his country were "trying to replicate in the US or Europe what they're good at in China."

CANNES, FRANCE—"Nobody's forgetting the challenges," Filippo Rean, director of the real estate division Reed Midem, MPIM and MAPIC Markets, told reporters Wednesday.