Physicians Realty Offering “New Level of Service” in Medical Office, CEO Says

John Thomas, president and CEO of health care REIT Physicians Realty Trust (NYSE: DOC), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview at REITWorld 2016: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge.

Physicians Realty was an active acquirer of properties in 2016. During the year, the company closed on a $ 700 million deal that Thomas described as “the largest transaction ever in the medical office space.”

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Ashford Hospitality Trust Paring Select Service Assets

Ashford Hospitality Trust’s move (NYSE: AHT) to sell its select service hotel portfolio in order to focus on upper upscale properties has helped simplify the REIT’s strategy, according to chairman and CEO Monty Bennett.

“Our shareholders wanted clarity,” Bennett said in an interview with REIT.com. He said the decision marks a step toward creating well-defined, distinct strategies for the investment platforms operated by Ashford Inc. (NYSE: AINC), Ashford Trust’s advisor.

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