Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE:AHT) today announced the refinancing of its $19.74 million loan secured by the Hilton El Conquistador Hotel and Country Club in Tucson, Arizona on December 29, 2009. The loan was set to mature in June 2011.

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Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE:PEB) announced that Mr. Thomas Fisher has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer effective January 11, 2010. He will lead the Company\’s property acquisition and investment activities. Mr. Fisher was previously the Managing Director-Americas for Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels.

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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) announced today that it has completed the sale of the Bliss spa and product company to Steiner Leisure Limited (Nasdaq:STNR) for $100 million. As part of the transaction, Bliss and Remède spas and amenities will remain exclusive to Starwood in the hotel category at W Hotels and St. Regis Hotels, respectively. Additionally, Starwood\’s Aloft brand will continue to offer Bliss Tried+Blue amenities

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The Americas region recorded declines in all three key performance metrics when reported in U.S. dollars for November 2009, according to data compiled by STR and STR Global.

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The compendium presents summaries of all 2009 CHR publications in one convenient package. This includes Cornell Hospitality Reports, Cornell Hospitality Tools, and Cornell Hospitality Roundtable Proceedings.

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The European hotel industry posted mixed results in year-over-year results when reported in U.S. dollars, euros and British pounds for November 2009, according to data compiled by STR Global.

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