The Buccini/Pollin Group (BPG), a privately held, full-service real estate acquisition, development and management company, today announced that Co-Founder and President Dave Pollin won Hilton Worldwide’s Outstanding Achievement Award for Canopy by Hilton Hotels for 2015. The honor also was attributed to PM Hotel Group, the national-scale hotel management company affiliate of BPG. Recognized as one of Hilton’s top franchisees, Pollin also serves on Canopy by Hilton Hotel’s Owner Advisory Council. The Buccini/Pollin Group broke ground in 2015 on two Canopy by Hilton properties totaling 330 rooms and representing over $115 million in development costs.

The Hilton 2015 Development Awards recognize top franchise owners in the Americas for leadership and passion that best embody Hilton’s vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. The awards are divided into multiple categories.
“We are incredibly proud at BPG to be recognized by our friends at Hilton Worldwide for our commitment to developing and operating incredible hotels, especially the new Canopy Hotels we have under construction in Portland, Oregon and the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area. Hilton’s thought leadership has resulted in Canopy by Hilton emerging as one of the most compelling lifestyle brands ever introduced,” said Pollin. “This award is a testament to BPG’s ability to develop compelling, highly-stylized hotels in urban locations from coast to coast.”

About The Buccini/Pollin Group

The Buccini/Pollin Group, Inc. (Buccini/Pollin) is a privately held, integrated real estate acquisition, development and management company with offices in Washington DC, Wilmington Delaware, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. Buccini/Pollin has developed and acquired hotel, office, residential, retail, and parking properties nationwide.
On behalf of its principals, investors and financial partners, Buccini/Pollin has acquired or developed real estate assets having a value in excess of $4.0 billion, including over 30 hotels, 6 million square feet of office and retail space, 10 major residential communities, and multiple entertainment venues, including Talen Energy Stadium, home of the Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer team.
The principals of Buccini/Pollin, along with PM Hotel Group (hotel operating company), BPG Real Estate Services, LLC (office property management and leasing), ResideBPG (residential property management and leasing), and BPGS Construction, LLC (construction management), oversee all aspects of project acquisition, finance, development, construction, leasing, operations, and disposition for its portfolio properties. For more information, please visit www.bpgroup.net.

About PM Hotel Group

PM Hotel Group (formerly PM Hospitality Strategies, Inc.) is an award-winning, independent hotel management company, operating full-service and select-service hotels in the Hilton, Marriott and IHG families of brands. Celebrating its 20 year anniversary, the company’s expertise covers all aspects of hotel operations, including development, technical consulting, marketing, accounting, and pre-opening services. The company manages nearly 40 hotel and development projects, comprised of more than 6,800 rooms, throughout the United States. Based in Washington, D.C., PM Hotel Group has participated in the development and acquisition/renovation of dozens of hotels with a market capitalization in excess of $1.3 billion. PM Hotel Group is an approved management company for all leading hotel brands. Additional information about the company may be found at www.pmhotelgroup.com.

About Canopy by Hilton

Canopy by Hilton is the energizing, new hotel in the neighborhood offering simple guest-directed service, thoughtful local choices, and surprisingly comfortable spaces, so guests simply feel better going forward. Each property is designed as a natural extension of its neighborhood, with local design, food and drink, and delivers a fresh approach to hospitality and the guest experience. Canopy by Hilton is the lifestyle hotel brand of Hilton Worldwide. Learn more at www.canopybyhilton.com.