Bogdan Odagescu
Bogdan Odagescu is an executive editor with Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News. He joined CPE and MHN in 2016, as associate editor. Bogdan coordinates news writing and editing work for the two publications, among others. He has a background in English, literature, translation and cultural journalism, and holds an MA in contemporary literature and culture from Birkbeck College, University of London.
Starwood Hits Milestone with First Hotel in Cuba
The hospitality giant becomes the first U.S. company to enter the country in more than 50 years.
Prime DC Area Hotel Changes Hands
Hospitality REIT Carey Watermark Investors 2 acquired the 154-key property known before 2012 as Arlington’s Hotel Palomar.
AccorHotels Completes $550M European Sale
The portfolio bought by Grape Hospitality includes 85 properties, mostly economy and mid-scale, of which 61 are located in France.
Seattle Airport Marriott Sells, Changes Management
Recently acquired by AWH Partners from Host Hotels & Resorts, the 459-key property will undergo extensive renovations.
Cybersecurity Firm Expands in Hampton Roads Area
Suffolk-headquartered Sera-Brynn has just opened its second office, and is looking to expand further.
NAS to Manage Knoxville Area Retail Center
The River Place Shopping center in Sevierville, Tenn., is anchored by a 155,093-square-foot Belk department store.
Major Law Firm Moves to Boston’s Seaport District
Goodwin Procter’s recent ribbon cutting at the 17-story 100 Northern Ave. marks another milestone for the Seaport District.
Global Consulting Firm Changes Boston Base
After 17 years in Cambridge, global consulting company Arup is moving to a larger office in The Hub’s 60 State St.
Office Sold in Boston’s Financial District
JLL arranged the sale of the 26,000-square-foot asset on behalf of an Atlas Real Estate Partners affiliate.
$150M Refi for Prime Boston Hotel
The 10-year loan for Chesapeake Lodging Trust’s 502-key downtown property was provided by MetLife.