ORLANDO-The last audited period in November shows total occupancy of 67.8%, an increase from 67% in the comparable 1999 period. Average daily room rates are at $85.49, up 3.8% from $82.38 in November 1999, according to Tennessee-based Smith Travel Research.

FT. WORTH-An AllianceTexas study puts nine years of power brokering into perspective for Ft. Worth, beneficiary of $15.4 billion from Hillwood's wheeling and dealing. The report's release coincides with city council's OK on an incentive package for Dell Computer, possibly the region's next adrenaline shot.

CHICAGO-The REIT plans to keep its portfolio, already 6.25 years old on average, young in 2001 with targeted dispositions of older properties. Exceptions to that strategy may be found in this market, however.

KANSAS CITY, KS-A new 150-room Hilton hotel will have an indoor pool, restaurant and 500-space parking garage. The $17-million project is being developed by the city and a private partnership.