PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania—HHM Hotels announced a strategic combination with Wurzak Hotel Group (WHG) that adds WHG’s managed portfolio to its footprint. The alliance integrates a collection of premium-branded and lifestyle hotels into the HHM Hotels platform, creating scale benefits for owners,
The transition brings together two hospitality organizations with ties to major markets in Greater Philadelphia and South Florida. Among the properties joining the HHM Hotels managed portfolio are The Dalmar, a lifestyle hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the Moxy St. Petersburg Downtown, and the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue, a full-service property in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ownership of the hotels is unchanged; the transition relates to management of the properties.
Statements From Leadership
“This is an exceptional opportunity for HHM Hotels to grow alongside industry partners who share our passion for excellence,” said Shawn Tuli, managing partner and chief investment officer of HHM Hotels. “We admire the quality of the Wurzak portfolio and the standards they have maintained in Philly and Florida—regions where we already have deep roots. Bringing these exceptional hotels and teams into our system allows us to leverage our regional scale while continuing our growth strategy.”
Leaders from both companies emphasize that the transition is rooted in mutual respect and a shared commitment to delivering institutional-quality results.
“I have spent my entire career in this business, and the partnerships that endure are the ones built on trust long before they are put on paper,” said Howard Wurzak, chairman and chief executive officer of Wurzak Hotel Group. “That is what we have with HHM.”
“My family and I have known HHM for more than thirty years, so this felt entirely natural,” said Jake Wurzak, co-chief executive officer of Wurzak Hotel Group. “Our hotels and our teams gain immediate access to industry-leading infrastructure, technology, and support, and our team members gain real paths for advancement within a much larger network. What HHM is building is one of a kind, and we are grateful to be a part of it.”
“We are excited to welcome these outstanding properties and their operational, commercial, and finance leadership into HHM Hotels,” said Naveen P. Kakarla, president and chief executive officer of HHM Hotels. “We have known and done business with the Wurzak family for decades and look forward to keeping our focus on ownership results while ensuring we unlock career growth opportunities for our team members.”
