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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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  • G6 and THLA launched a nationwide hospitality safety and security program.
  • More than 100 hospitality professionals from 15 states joined the launch.
  • It provides owners and staff with safety protocols and law-enforcement guidance.

G6 HOSPITALITY AND the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association launched a nationwide hospitality safety and security program providing guidance on responding to police inquiries while protecting guest privacy. More than 100 hospitality professionals from 15 states joined the launch.

The curriculum, developed with input from THLA, industry practices and legal experts, provides practical guidance, G6 said in a statement. It outlines responsibilities for firearms, active-shooter events, pets and other issues and covers managing guest disturbances, de-escalation and steps to reduce premises liability and improve insurance preparedness.

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