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HHM Hotels Strengthens Its Presence in Florida and Philadelphia with the Integration of Wurzak Hotel Group
HHM Hotels has announced a strategic combination with Wurzak Hotel Group (WHG), which joins its management platform with eleven hotels located in Florida and the US Mid-Atlantic. The deal, unveiled on 11 August 2026 in Philadelphia, does not change ownership of the properties but transfers their management to HHM Hotels, extending a professional relationship between the two groups that dates back more than thirty years.
A Portfolio of Eleven Premium-Quality Hotels
The alliance brings a collection of premium and lifestyle-branded hotels into the HHM Hotels platform, creating economies of scale for owners and new career opportunities for team members across both organisations. Among the properties joining the portfolio managed by HHM are The Dalmar, a well-known lifestyle hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the Moxy St. Petersburg Downtown, and the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue, a central full-service branded property in the Philadelphia market.
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Ownership of the hotels remains unchanged. Only the management of the properties is evolving, with HHM Hotels taking over the operational, sales and financial teams previously attached to Wurzak Hotel Group.
Two Organisations Rooted in the Same Markets
The transition brings together two well-established hospitality organisations with longstanding, deep ties to the major Greater Philadelphia and South Florida markets. “This is an exceptional opportunity for HHM Hotels to grow alongside industry partners who share our commitment to excellence,” says Shawn Tuli, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of HHM Hotels. “We admire the quality of the Wurzak portfolio and the standards maintained in Philadelphia and Florida, regions where we already have deep roots. Integrating these hotels and their teams allows us to leverage our regional scale while continuing to pursue our growth strategy.”
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This combination brings together two founder-led organisations, united by a shared owner-operator DNA and entrepreneurial mindset, built on a professional relationship spanning more than thirty years. Leaders from both groups stress that the deal is grounded in mutual respect and a shared commitment to institutional-quality results.
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A Relationship of Trust Built Over Three Decades
“I’ve spent my entire career in this industry, and the partnerships that last are the ones built on trust long before they’re put on paper,” notes Howard Wurzak, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Wurzak Hotel Group. “That’s what we have in common with HHM.”
“My family and I have known HHM for more than thirty years, so this deal felt like a natural fit,” adds Jake Wurzak, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Wurzak Hotel Group. “Our hotels and our teams gain immediate access to some of the industry’s strongest infrastructure, technology and support, and our people now have genuine growth opportunities within a much larger network. What HHM is building is one of a kind, and we’re grateful to be part of it.”
This integration extends a sustained growth trajectory for HHM Hotels, which has steadily strengthened its portfolio across the United States and Canada through selective, high-value management partnerships, including its ongoing growth in the Canadian market driven by its subsidiary Urgo Hotels & Resorts.
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“We’re delighted to welcome these outstanding properties, along with their operational, sales and financial leadership teams, into HHM Hotels,” says Naveen P. Kakarla, President and Chief Executive Officer of HHM Hotels. “We’ve known and worked with the Wurzak family for decades, and we will continue to focus on delivering performance for owners while opening up genuine career opportunities for our team members.”
HHM Hotels is an award-winning hotel management and investment company operating a portfolio of resorts as well as full-service and select-service hotels across the United States and Canada. Present in the country’s leading hotel markets, the group ranks among the top managers of Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and IHG properties, while also operating more than fifty independent luxury and lifestyle hotels. Its operations team, recognised for its stability and agility, supports institutional owners, publicly traded companies, private equity firms and family offices.
👀 At a Glance
HHM Hotels x Wurzak Hotel Group
Strategic combination adds 11 hotels from Wurzak Hotel Group (WHG) to the HHM Hotels managed portfolio
Key properties include The Dalmar (Fort Lauderdale), Moxy St. Petersburg Downtown, and Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue
Ownership of the hotels remains unchanged; only management transitions to HHM Hotels
Deal builds on a relationship between the two founder-led organizations spanning more than 30 years
HHM Hotels strengthens its footprint across Greater Philadelphia and South Florida
Announcement made August 11, 2026, from Philadelphia, PA
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