Noble Acquires 11 Marriott & Hilton Branded Hotels From McKibbon
The Southeastern U.S. Hotels Total 1,306 Rooms
Atlanta, GA - December 11, 2014 - Noble Investment Group ("Noble") announced that it has closed on the acquisition of ten Marriott and one Hilton premium branded select service and extended stay hotels from McKibbon Hotel Group, Inc. ("McKibbon"). McKibbon, a nationally renowned developer and operator, will continue managing the portfolio which totals 1,306 rooms in five states throughout the southeast.
Noble invests in markets which have historically stable demand most often generated by major universities, healthcare centers and a diverse corporate presence. The eleven hotels were selected based on favorable market conditions, strength of brands and overall quality of the assets. In addition, Noble will invest renovation capital to upgrade and enhance the assets in order to optimize revenue market share and maximize net operating income.
"McKibbon is widely regarded as one of the foremost developers and operators of select service and extended stay hotels in our industry," said Mit Shah, Noble's chief executive officer and senior managing principal. "For more than 20 years, our teams have enjoyed a strong mutual respect for one another and we are excited about acquiring these eleven assets and to be embarking on this valuable relationship together."
"We are extremely pleased to begin this important new partnership with our good friends at Noble," commented John McKibbon, chairman of McKibbon. "This transaction affords us the opportunity to redeploy capital in order to advance our growth strategy of developing lifestyle hotels in urban settings."
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About Noble Investment Group
Founded in 1993, the Noble organization specializes in making value-added, opportunistic investments in the lodging and hospitality real estate sector. Through its private equity real estate funds, Noble has made more than $3 billion of investments in primarily upscale select service and extended-stay hotels located throughout the United States which are affiliated with premium brands by Marriott, Hyatt, Starwood, Intercontinental and Hilton. For additional information, please visit www.nobleinvestment.com.
About McKibbon Hotel Group, Inc.
McKibbon is proud to be a recognized leader for three generations in the hospitality industry as hotel owners, developers and operators. McKibbon Hotel Group, Inc., based in Gainesville, Ga., specializes in high-rise hotels, multi-use and mixed-use developments. For additional information, please visit http://www.mckibbon.com.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
