The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) has named winners of the ALIS awards, which are based on outstanding business performance in various industry sectors. Honorees include:
- Development of the Year 2012: Conrad New York, developed by Goldman Sachs and operated by managed by Hilton Hotels and Resorts
- Single Asset Transaction of the Year 2012: Strategic Hotels & Resorts and KSL Capital Partners LLC’s purchase of the 509-room Essex House in New York, NY for $362 million
- Merger & Acquisition of the Year 2012: Blackstone Real Estate Partners VII’s acquisition of the United States Economy Hotels division of French Hotel operator Accor SA for $1.9 billion
- Jack A. Shaffer Financial Advisor of the Year 2012: Robert Stiles, principal & managing director, RobertDouglas
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Michael A. Leven, president/CEO, Las Vegas Sands Corporation