Sandos expands in Cancun: Sandos Hotels & Resorts announced that it has taken over management and reflagged a Le Meridien hotel in Cancun, Mexico. The 214-room resort is now Sandos Cancun Luxury Experience Resort.
Marriott expands in Washington: A Courtyard Marriott and TownePlace Suites by Marriott are planned to open in Lakewood, Washington in 2013.
Marriott expands in Tennessee: The Holiday Inn Memphis East hotel was recently acquired by Noble Investment Group, who will reflag it as the Memphis Marriott East.
Africa Sun to rebrand, refurbish: Africa Sun is planning a US$10 million refurbishment of its Zimbabwe hotels and will reflag two of its Holiday Inn-branded properties there.
Chesapeake to issue dividend: Chesapeake Lodging Trust declared a dividend payment of US$0.22 per share, representing a 5% annual yield.