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Image Hotels acquires Courtyard by Marriott in North Charleston, SC

The company is led by Jay Patel as chairman and CEO and Kal Patel as president and COO

Image Hotels acquires Courtyard by Marriott in North Charleston, SC

SAVANNAH-BASED IMAGE Hotels recently acquired the Courtyard by Marriott North Charleston Airport/Coliseum in South Carolina. The hotel development and management company, which was founded in 1978, is led by Jay Patel as chairman and CEO and Kal Patel as president and COO.

“We are thrilled to add the Courtyard by Marriott in North Charleston to our growing portfolio and to expand our footprint into South Carolina,” said Kal Patel. “We expect the hotel to appeal to travelers coming to Charleston seeking a popular brand with modern amenities.”


The hotel, near Charleston International Airport, provides access to the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center, Charleston Tanger Outlets, Charleston Area Convention Center, South Carolina Aquarium, and various shopping, dining, and entertainment options, Image Hotels said in a statement.

Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, a complimentary business center, two meeting rooms, and a courtyard area, the company said.

SAK Developers, led by founding partners Waheed Ashiq, Vipul Kapila, and Khurram Sindhu, recently acquired Staybridge Suites Tysons-McLean in Tysons-McLean, Virginia, for an undisclosed amount.

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  • AHLA will hold “The Hospitality Show,” regional events in certain U.S. markets.
  • Attendees can meet elected officials at all levels of government.
  • The events lead up to the fourth annual Hospitality Show, Nov. 2 to 4 in Miami Beach.

THE AMERICAN HOTEL & Lodging Association will hold “The Hospitality Show,” regional events for networking and education in key U.S. markets. The events lead up to the fourth annual Hospitality Show, scheduled for Nov. 2 to 4 in Miami Beach.

The events will enable owners, general managers and property-level leaders to access market data, connect with peers and engage with suppliers and service providers, AHLA said in a statement. Speakers will cover federal, state and local policy developments affecting hotel operations and profitability. Attendees can also meet elected officials at all levels of government.

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