Hodges Ward Elliott brokered the deal for the 294-room Westin Philadelphia and the 288-room Embassy Suites Philadelphia-Center City. HEI will continue to operate the hotels on behalf of their new owners.

Huff, Niehaus & Associates structured the sale of the Radisson Admiral Semmes Hotel in Mobile, Ala. The Radisson franchise was canceled at closing and the hotel will operate independently.

The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, in Galloway Township, finalized its purchase of the Seaview Resort for $20 million. Dolce Hotels and Resorts will continue to operate the property, and the college is planning numerous upgrades.

Summit Capital announces access to $100 million from an undisclosed lender, targeting transactions on existing high-quality assets up to approximately $15 million with a minimum debt coverage ratio of 1.4 on a 20-year amortization with a three to five year term.

Brad Lewis has been named executive director, PCMA Education Foundation and Head, PCMA Education and the new 2011-2013 strategic plan becomes more member and education focused.

Salamander Hospitality managed the property for the past four years for previous owner, Sheila C. Johnson, who sold the hotel to Charleston-area attorney Johnny Linton and his family. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Spending by international visitors to the U.S. on their Visa card is up 20 percent in the first half of 2010, but Gulf Coast tourism declines sharply from May to June following oil spill.

Steve Dumaine has been with Hotels.com for three years and he replaces Karl Marriott.

Designed by Roger Thomas, Executive Vice President of Design for Wynn Design and Development, the rooms feature rich new finishes while maintaining the functionality, spaciousness, configuration and casually elegant residential quality that has become the hallmark of Wynn resorts.

Rosewood San Miguel de Allende will offer 67 guestrooms and suites as well as Sense, A Rosewood Spa, and 1826 Restaurant. San Miguel has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site by the United Nations.