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McKibbon Hospitality buys Georgia Courtyard Hunter Hotel Advisors

McKibbon Equities has purchased Courtyard Atlanta Buford Mall of Georgia. The 110-key property northwest of Atlanta was purchased from an affiliate of Hotel Equities and represents the second portfolio investment for McKibbon Income Fund I, a real estate investment fund focused on acquiring existing select-service and extended-stay hotels. McKibbon will renovate all guest rooms and public spaces, which will be carried out by McKibbon Places, the company’s construction and renovation vertical. McKibbon Hospitality, which currently has more than 100 hotels in its portfolio, will operate the property. “We’re excited to be expanding our footprint in the Atlanta area with the purchase of Courtyard Atlanta Buford Mall of Georgia,” said Matthew Ram, Senior Vice President of Acquisitions. “It’s been a challenging transaction market over the last few years and we are pleased to have acquired a high quality newer-vintage Courtyard at an attractive basis.”

Thank you to Tampa Bay Business & Wealth Magazine for featuring John and J.B. (John McKibbon IV) in your June issue. The history and evolution of McKibbon companies over generations is an inspiring story to share and you did it well. “We’re building that foundation for the next cycle of growth and ultimately, we have to be patient and wait for the timing to take full advantage of that and be well positioned. I feel like we’re making all those smart moves and knowing that there’ll probably be a time in the cycle where a lot of projects that don’t make sense now, do make sense and we’re ready to go,” J.B. says. A lesson, one could infer, was learned from Dad, among a few others. “My dad and my grandad taught me how to be a gentleman. How to treat people right. How to mind your reputation and how you’re perceived,” J.B. says. Lessons from business, of course, are in John and J.B.’s story, but the lessons on building a family are the ones that illicit the greatest emotions in the nearly, two-hour conversation with the McKibbon men. “I feel privileged that I’ve had just an amazing role model,” J.B. says. The elder McKibbon, visibly touched by his son’s admiration, agrees and holds his son in equally high regard. 

Building on our commitment to responsible sourcing and aligning with the company’s guiding principles of “Do the Right Thing, Support Each Other, and Love Your Community,” we are proud to commit to the Dignity of Work Pledge to create 7,500 hours of work for overlooked populations through purchases of products on the Procure Impact platform. “At McKibbon, we know the simplest form of hospitality is serving others. Everyone desires to be seen, heard, understood, and cared for. We work hard every day to empower our teams to be forward-thinking and find innovative ways to serve our partners, guests, and communities—because when we invest in the communities we serve, we leave an indelible mark on the cities where we operate,” said Jess Hayden, vice president of operational excellence, Mickibbon Hospitality.

Our Home2 Suites  Atlanta Downtown had the honor of attending Georgia Hotel & Lodging Associations Stars of the Industry Awards luncheon to celebrate their very own star Timeesha “Tee” Diggins for her endless hard work and dedication. Congratulations on this accomplishment! #McKibbonMoments

Our Aloft Greenville recently completed a mulit-million-dollar renovation refreshing it’s guestrooms and communal spaces.     General Manager, Dustin Cash, shared “Every element of the property was refreshed during the project, from new furniture, fixtures, and décor to carpeting, paint, signage, and more, and we look forward to sharing our updated spaces and amenities with our guests as well as the larger Greenville community.

Our Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake- The Villages celebrated their grand reopening last night, showcasing their newly multi-million-dollar renovations including new furniture, decor and state-of-the-art fitness equipment.    “These renovations demonstrate our commitment to guest satisfaction and alignment with the standards of the Hampton by Hilton brand, and we are thrilled to share our all-new refreshed look with our guests.” said General Manager Jason Villers. 

With summer right around the corner, we’re pleased to spot our much-anticipated North Carolina openings highlighted in Hotel Dive’s article on McKibbon’s expansion with dual-branded lifestyle hotels.     Currently managing 14 dual-branded hotels under various flags, “This approach allows us to cater to both business and leisure travelers with the convenience of shared amenities”, shared Communications Manager, Sarah Brown.   

Congratulations to our Home2 Suites Wildwood-The Villages on being awarded the 2023 Hilton Connie Award in Nashville on May 15th. We are so proud of the team for their outstanding accomplishment and ranking number 1 out of 730-plus Home2 Suites hotels worldwide. #ConnieAward #McKibbonMoments