Development

In order to present a consistent image that will also attract and retain talent, modern companies are turning to customized furniture that matches their brand, MASHstudios' Bernard Brucha tells GlobeSt.com.

A crowded room requests RAL's community benefits in writing, and zoning protections.

Standard Communities' Scott Alter doesn't believe that Republican lawmakers set out to undercut affordable housing development and preservation, but he says that's what will happen if private activity bonds are eliminated.

Lodging Conference panelists said hurricanes will escalate prices and there is already an inordinate amount of hotel supply in Houston; also money is cheap, but some are waiting until the political uncertainty passes.

Projects need a wow factor in mix of uses with the right blend of tenants that will bring customers in and programming to entice them to stay longer, along with design, location and amenities.

This will be the sixth AC Hotel within OTO's owned portfolio.

Although the sector is healthy, investor interest also comes from the problems they now see in other sectors like office and retail.

There's still a whirlwind of closing activity, but it's never too early to look ahead.