The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) has presented its awards for the most influential hotel industry deals of 2013. Nominees are selected for consideration based on outstanding business performance in various industry sectors and winners were selected by ALIS sponsors and delegates. 


This year’s honorees included:
- Development of the Year 2013: Marriott’s 378-room Courtyard and 261-room Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Central Park in New York, which were developed by Harry Gross and are managed by Interstate Hotels & Resorts.
- Single Asset Transaction of the Year 2013: A joint venture between Rockpoint Group and Ohana Real Estate sold the 354-room Bacara Resort and Spa in Santa Barbara, California, to Pacific Hospitality Group for $185 million.
- Merger & Acquisition of the Year 2013: BRE Select Hotels Corporation, an affiliate of Blackstone Real Estate Partners VII, acquired Apple REIT Six for $1.2 billion.
- Jack A. Shaffer Financial Advisor of the Year: Jacques E. Brand, CEO, Deutsche Bank’s North American operations.
