Where Smart Money is Flowing in Hotel Development

Hotel development deals are benefiting from favorable supply-demand dynamics post-COVID. John Schellhase, AVP of investments at Peachtree Group, joins The Opportunity Zones Podcast with Jimmy Atkinson to discuss Peachtree's approach to Opportunity Zone investments, their focus on developing hospitality assets, and the broader real estate market trends currently shaping investment opportunities.

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Episode Highlights

• Peachtree’s overall Opportunity Zone real estate investment strategy, and particular focus on the hospitality sector and favored markets.
• How hospitality and hotel supply-demand imbalance has changed over the past few years, and why it is expected to continue into the near future.
• Why Peachtree is offering their San Antonio OZ hotel development deal direct to investors.
• How hospitality compares with multifamily in the current economic environment.
• Why private credit may be a significant growth area for Peachtree and other sponsors.

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About The Opportunity Zones Podcast

Hosted by OpportunityDb founder Jimmy Atkinson, The Opportunity Zones Podcast features guest interviews from fund managers, advisors, policymakers, tax professionals, and other foremost experts in the Opportunity Zones industry.

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Disclaimer and Forward Looking Statements

This is a marketing communication. This presentation is neither an offer to sell, nor the solicitation of an offer to purchase, any security, the offer and/or sale of which can only be made by a private placement memorandum. This presentation is provided for informational and discussion purposes only and is not and may not be relied on in any manner as legal, business, financial, tax or investment advice or as an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy an interest in any fund sponsored by Peachtree Hotel Group or its affiliates (each, a “Fund”). A private placement of interests in a Fund will only be made pursuant to a confidential private placement memorandum (as may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the “PPM”), a Fund’s subscription documents, and a Fund’s limited partnership agreement, as may be amended and restated (collectively, the “Offering Documents”), which will be furnished to qualified investors on a confidential basis at their request and should be reviewed in connection with any consideration of an investment in a Fund.No assurance can be given that a Fund’s investment objectives will be achieved. This presentation does not contain all of the information and risk factors that would be important to an investor in making an investment decision and is not an offer to sell a security or the solicitation of an offer to buy a security.The Funds described herein have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the securities laws of any U.S. State or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction. The Funds will not be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. As such the Funds discussed are available only to Accredited Investors. Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any other U.S. or Non-U.S. securities regulatory authority has passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of this presentation or approved or disapproved of the prospective investment described herein. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. Significant restrictions, under both applicable law and a Fund’s limited partnership agreement, exist on the transferability of a Fund interests. There is no guarantee that an investor will receive any return on, or even a return of, an investor’s capital contributions. A discussion of material risks involved in an investment in a Fund is included in the PPM. In connection with the Offering, the Funds have entered into an exclusive managing broker- dealer agreement with Peachtree PC Investors, LLC, an affiliate of Peachtree Hotel Group II, who will receive selling commissions, a managing broker-dealer fee, a marketing reallowance fee and/ or placement agent fees in connection with these Offerings. There is a conflict of interest between us, our Sponsor and its affiliates, including Peachtree PC Investors, LLC, as dealer manager because the agreements for services, including the dealer manager agreement, are not arm’s length agreements and will not be as favorable to investors as if the parties were operating at arm’s length. Finally, our Sponsor is the indirect owner of Peachtree PC Investors, LLC. As a result, Peachtree PC Investors, LLC’s operation and management will be influenced or affected by conflicts. Peachtree Hospitality Management, Stonehill and Peachtree PC Investors, LLC are all wholly owned subsidiaries of Peachtree Hotel Group II, LLC.Some of the statements in this Presentation constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, estimates, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. The forward-looking statements in this Presentation are subject to inherent qualifications and are based on a number of assumptions. The forward-looking statements in this presentation involve risks and uncertainties, including statements as to:(i) general volatility of the securities markets in which we plan to trade; (ii) changes in strategy; (iii) availability, terms, and deployment of capital; (iv) availability of qualified personnel;(v) changes in interest rates, the debt securities markets or the general economy; (vi) increased rates of default and/ or decreased recovery rates on our investments; (vii) increased prepayments of the mortgage and other loans underlying our mortgage-backed or other asset-backed securities; (viii) changes in governmental regulations, tax rates, and similar matters; (ix) changes in generally accepted accounting principles by standard- setting bodies; (x) availability of trading opportunities in mortgage-backed, asset-backed, and other securities, (xi) changes in the customer base for our business, (xii) changes in the competitive landscape within our industry and (xiii) the continued availability to the business of PHG/Stonehill’s resources described herein on reasonable terms.The forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions, and expectations, taking into account all information currently available to us. These beliefs, assumptions, and expectations can change as a result of many possible events or factors, not all of which are known to us or are within our control. If a change occurs, the performance of instruments and business discussed herein may vary materially from those expressed, anticipated or contemplated in our forward-looking statements.

THIS IS NOT AN OFFER OR SOLICITATION TO PURCHASE ANY SECURITY. AN OFFERING IS MADE ONLY BY THE PRIVATE PLACEMENT MEMORANDUM.

Peachtree Senior Vice President Michael Ritz was quoted in an article for Hotel News Now about the path forward for new hotel development in the United States. Ritz gave the developer's perspective on today's market talking about Peachtree's development pipeline and the challenges to getting deals done. Click here to read the full story.

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GULF SHORES, ALA. (Nov. 3, 2023) – DD Partners, LLC of Birmingham, Alabama, and Marietta, Georgia, Peachtree Group of Atlanta and Woodbine Development Corporation of Dallas announced the development of Embassy Suites Gulf Shores, a full-service resort overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and its renowned white sand beaches – located in Alabama’s No. 1 tourism destination, the City of Gulf Shores.

Now underway, Embassy Suites Gulf Shores is a joint venture among the three firms. DD Partners and Woodbine are leading development and asset management efforts, and Peachtree will manage operations for the resort upon completion in summer 2025. The architect of record for the project is PFVS, and the contractor is Robins & Morton.

The eight-story property will have 257 all-suite beachfront guestrooms; a lobby bar and restaurant; a rooftop amenity terrace inclusive of a bar and grille, pool deck and an outdoor entertainment venue; and 13,620 square feet of enclosed meeting and pre-function space, including a 7,800-square-foot ballroom. The resort will also have a three-story parking garage and 7,618 square feet of leasable retail space that will include a Starbucks.

“The Gulf Shores region has sustained solid momentum among leisure travelers thanks to its natural beauty and many attractions, and this destination’s amenities are designed to contribute to that momentum. Also, given the success of local meetings and events, we believe Embassy Suites Gulf Shores will be a sought-after destination for those who are traveling for business and special events,” said Ron Durham, co-founder of DD Partners, a joint venture he formed with Ron Day.

Durham and Day have strong backgrounds in commercial real estate development in the Florida/Alabama Gulf Coast, and they joined forces with Woodbine and Peachtree to pursue the Embassy Suites Gulf Shores opportunity. The team’s collective track record inhospitality and development – as well as DD Partners’ strong relationship with the City of Gulf Shores – resulted in the group closing on the project and beginning construction after many years of pursuit.

“We are excited to have Embassy Suites breaking ground here in Gulf Shores. This is the type of transformative project we envisioned for our beach area when we adopted Vision2025,” said City of Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft. “Having a high-end, full-service hotel with significant conference space in the heart of our beach district will boost our shoulder seasons, support local businesses year-round and be a catalyst for higher quality redevelopment in this area.”

Peachtree Group’s CEO and Managing Principal Greg Friedman said, “We are excited to advance this development with our partners and bring the dominant Embassy Suites brand to the vibrant Gulf Shores community. This resort aligns perfectly with the city's promising economic outlook, and as its operator, we anticipate its unparalleled location and all-suite offerings will establish it as the standout performer in its competitive segment, providing an enticing value proposition for business travelers and vacationers in the region.”

While it boasts plenty of its own amenities, Embassy Suites Gulf Shores will offer guests a great deal of options within the area. The property is situated footsteps from the beach as well as the Hangout Music Festival, National Shrimp Festival and NCAA Beach Volleyball Championships. It is also located adjacent to the city’s $15 million beachfront revitalization project, which was completed in 2018 as part of a master plan to enhance the area. Other nearby attractions include Gulf State Park, the Wharf at Orange Beach, Tanger Outlets, more than a dozen championship golf courses and easy access to the sports complexes in Foley.

About DD Partners, LLC
Based out of Birmingham, Alabama, and Marietta, Georgia, DD Partners, LLC was founded by Ron Durham and Ron Day. The team has more than 50 years of commercial real estate acquisition, development, construction, management and disposition experience across the Southeast. DD Partners has been involved in the Embassy resort project since its inception. DD was awarded the contract with the City of Gulf Shores through the RFP process, negotiated the terms and benefits of the Development Agreement with the City, secured the Embassy Suites by Hilton flag for the project and completed the conceptual design of the building before joining forces with hospitality partners Woodbine Development and Peachtree Group.

About Peachtree Group
Peachtree Group is an investment firm driving growth with a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate assets and other ventures. The company has executed hundreds of investments since its inception, focusing on real estate acquisition, development and lending valued at $9.0 billion in total market capitalization. Today, Peachtree manages over $2.5 billion in equity, augmented by services designed to protect, support and grow its investments. For more information, visit www.peachtreegroup.com.

About Woodbine Development Corporation

Woodbine Development Corporation is a full-service real estate company with 50 years of development, investment, acquisition and asset management experience. Since its founding in 1973, Woodbine has been involved in more than $7 billion in commercial real estate development, including resort, resort, mixed-use, office, residential, industrial and master-planned projects throughout the United States. The Dallas-based company offers a depth of hospitality expertise and services, including ground-up development, renovation, repositioning, asset management and ownership for full-service destinations and select-service stays for global and boutique brands alike. Its portfolio also features Woodbine Legacy Investments, an acquisition platform dedicated to the purchase and repositioning of lifestyle resorts, and Woodbine Commercial, a brokerage entity focused on industrial/office. Learn more at www.woodbinedevelopment.com.