Paul Rosta

Sustaining Measures

What should be the sustainability movement’s top priorities?

Marriott, Starwood Shareholders Say “I Do”

The vote is a major step toward the creation of the world’s largest hotel company.

Executive of the Year Closeup: Jody Thornton

Under Thornton’s leadership, revenue grew 18 percent and HFF broke the company record for deal volume.

Invesco, Simon Add to Trophy Case

The $1.1 billion deal for the Shops at Crystals will expand Simon’s considerable Las Vegas footprint.

Chinese Insurer Chases Strategic, Starwood

Angbang Insurance Group challenges Marriott’s offer for Starwood Hotels and reportedly buys Strategic Hotels from new owner Blackstone.

Cornerstone to Rebrand in Unity Play

The Hartford-based institutional asset manager is one of four MassMutual affiliates that will join forces under a 254-year-old name.

Simon Rumored to Eye Vegas Blockbuster

Simon Property Group Inc. has reportedly struck a $1.1 billion deal for one of Las Vegas’ premier retail destinations.

Gen Excellent

Warning: the March issue of CPE contains data that you may find distressing. Here are the numbers in question: 37, 38, 30, 36 and 34. Although they look like the vacancy rates from a random batch of hard-luck submarkets, these figures actually represent the ages of the young men and women selected as CPE’s 2016 Stars to Watch. As a fellow of a certain age, I must tell you that I am deeply offended by the accomplishments of this overachieving bunch. After all, I was already attending my 10th college reunion when several of these people were still in elementary…

Executive of the Year Closeup: Christopher Nassetta

CPE’s Hospitality Property Executive of the Year leads a company restructuring.

Stars to Watch 2016

CPE spotlights commercial real estate’s 40-and-under leaders for 2016.