DALLAS-The southwestern US hotel market's hotspot this year is Denver, where daily rates are nearly $17 higher and occupancy as much as 10% greater than other markets. The rest of the region stay a steady course while the Mile High City's supply can barely keep pace with demand.

PHOENIX-Local developer Steve Ellman won't complete the purchase of the Phoenix Coyotes by year-end, jeopardizing a $550-million project that calls for a new hockey stadium, along with redevelopment of the former Los Arcos Mall.

WASHINGTON,DC-Boston Properties Inc.'s 11-story, 405,371-sf mixed-use office building at Market Square North is now fully leased, according to company officials. The property will be 100% occupied by March 2001.