ATLANTA, GA September 17, 2015 — North Point Hospitality Group was recently named Homewood Suites by Hilton Developer of the Year for their Homewood Suites by Hilton Savannah Historic District/Riverfront development project. North Point Hospitality Group, Inc. is an award-winning hotel development and operations company based in Atlanta, GA.

"We are honored to be recognized as Developer of the Year by the team at Hilton Worldwide for our Homewood Suites by Hilton Savannah Historic District/Riverfront," said S. Jay Patel, President and CEO of North Point Hospitality Group. "We always strive to be in the best markets with the best brands at the best locations and feel that the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand compliments the vitality of the Savannah market perfectly."

Each full service and focused service brand within the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of 12 market leading brands honors a Developer of the Year. Developer of the Year winners are chosen based on the number of deals approved and a combination of new projects and quality of projects that meets or exceeds brand standards.

"We are proud to celebrate the achievements of these valued Hilton Worldwide partners with whom we have developed strong relationships that have allowed us to expand our footprint not only in Americas, but globally," said Matt Wehling, senior vice president, development – U.S. and Canada, Hilton Worldwide. "The growth and success of our portfolio of brands can be attributed to our dedicated franchisees who share innovative vision and leadership, service-oriented culture, exceptional management skills, and committed values."

The 162 unit Homewood Suites by Hilton Savannah Historic District / Riverfront is the first hotel located in the company’s newest development, River Street East. River Street East is a phased mixed-use riverfront development in Savannah's famed Historic District including multiple hotels, retail space, riverfront dining with captivating views of the Savannah River, 360 linear feet of floating dock, and a 500 space parking structure, all wholly owned and operated by North Point Hospitality at a total build out cost in excess of $170,000,000. The company also has plans for five additional hotels all located within Savannah's Historic District.