Media
2022
2022
- Shah Family donates priceless 1861 Steinway Grand Piano to University of South Florida
- Tampa Business Journal - Developer revises plan for boutique AC Hotel on Harbour Island
- Hotel Management - Hilton opens Home2 Suites in Florida's The Villages
- Tampa Business Journal - Liberty Group resubmits revised plan for AC Hotel on Harbour Island
- Florida Business Observer - Developer changes hotel plan in hopes to avoid lawsuit with city
- Villages News - Mayor helps cut ribbon at Home2 Suites by Hilton
- Tampa Business & Wealth - Catching up with Punit Shah
- Axios - AC Hotel by Marriott hearing with City Council scheduled
- NKSFB - Punit Shah to speak at NKSFB Annual Wealth Summit at Bahamar
2021
- Hotel Business - McKibbon Hospitality and Liberty Group parter on third-party management
- Tampa Business Journal - Hampton/Home2 Suites in Tampa's Channel District sold
- PR Newswire - Noble Investment Group acquires Hampton/Home2 in Downtown Tampa
- Villages News - Liberty Group secures $10M loan for Home2 Suites The Villages
- Tampa Business Journal - Liberty Group purchases Perry Paint & Glass office building
- Tampa Business Journal - Liberty Group proposes boutique Hotel on Harbour Island
- Tampa Business Journal - New York investors buy Westin Tampa Waterside
2020
- Tampa Business Journal - Starbucks coming to MetWest International in Tampa
- CoStar - Liberty Group brews plans to open Starbucks in MetWest
- Tampa Business Journal - Tampa real estate investor on post-COVID deals
- Boston University - Shah Family Foundation Scholarship Recipients Announced
- Tampa Business Journal - Starbucks coming to Downtown Tampa
- Hunter Hotels - Teague Talks with Punit Shah (Video)
2019
- Tampa Bay Business & Wealth Magazine - Talking Development with Liberty Group's Punit Shah
- 83 Degrees - Urban Investors Reshape Downtown Tampa
- YPO - Member Spotlight: Punit Shah (VIDEO)
- GMF - Liberty Group is Presenting Sponsor 2nd Annual Gasparilla Music Foundation Invasion Party
- Meetings & Conventions - Hampton/Home2 Suites by Hilton to Open in Tampa Bay June 2019
- University of South Florida - Shah Family donates rare 1861 Steinway Grand Piano to School of Music
- 83 Degrees - Entrepreneur donates Civil War-era piano to USF
- Fox 13 News - Historic Civil War-era piano donated to USF School of Music (VIDEO)
- Hotel Management - IMN New York City Conference - Fears of Oversupply Diminish Development Expectations
- Tampa Bay Newswire - Hampton + Home2 Suites by Hilton Downtown Tampa names Leadership Team
- BisNow - Tampa State of the Market
- E&Y - Punit Shah named as Finalist for the Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 Award in Florida
- Forbes - Emerging Neighborhood in Tampa is Raising the Bar for Health & Wellness
- Tampa Business Journal - First look at the new $45M dual-branded Hilton in downtown Tampa
- 83 Degrees - New hotel to open soon in Tampa's Channel District
- Hotel News - Hilton opens new dual-branded property in downtown Tampa
- Hotel Business - The South Heats up with New Hotels
- Villages News - Four-story Hilton hotel to be built in The Villages
- BL Lighting - Hampton/Home2 showcases unique art panel lighting (VIDEO)
2018
- Tampa Bay Business & Wealth Magazine - Punit Shah: Tampa's Hidden MVP (Cover Story)
- Hilton - Hampton + Home2 Suites Tampa Celebrate Topping Off
- The Business Journals - Punit Shah named to National List of 100 Influencers
- India West - Indian American Real Estate Executive Part of New Miami Marlins Ownership Group
- Tampa Business Journal - Punit Shah named as Tampa Bay's "40 Under 40" honoree
- Sports Business Daily - Derek Jeter's "Project Wolverine" Forecasts Spike in Profits
- The Plasencia Group - Why Tampa Bay Area Hotels are Attracting Buyers
- Tampa Business Journal - Liberty Group: Largest Commercial Real Estate Developers in Tampa Bay
- Tampa Bay Times - Tampa CEO Punit Shah pleased to have stake in Miami Marlins
- Tampa Business Journal - Punit Shah partners with Derek Jeter to become an Owner of the Miami Marlins MLB team
- ESPN - Derek Jeter's ownership group closes on $1.2 billion purchase of the Miami Marlins
- Lodging Magazine - Dual-Branded Hilton to Break Ground in Tampa
- The Real Deal - Developer lands $24.3m loan to build Hampton/Home2 Suites by Hilton in Tampa
- Tampa Bay Times - Liberty Group building new Channel District hotel with Jameis Winston
- Gasparilla Music Foundation receives historical donation from Liberty Group
- Business Observer - Twice as Nice: Dual Branded Hotels
- The Vindicator - Raxit and Ketki Shah donate $1.8 million to the Hindu Temple of Youngstown
- Tampa Bay Times - Raxit and Ketki Shah donate $1 milllion to the Hindu Temple of Tampa
- IndianEagle - Raxit and Ketki Shah donate $1.93 Million to Two Temples in USA
- College Hunks Hauling Junk - Punit Shah featured as Keynote Speaker for 2018 Annual Conference
2017
- The Real Deal - Developer lands $24.3m loan to build Hampton/Home2 Suites by Hilton in Tampa
- Tampa Bay Times - Liberty Group building new Channel District hotel with Jameis Winston
- Tampa Business Journal - Hilton Hotel to break ground in Tampa's Channel District
- Tampa Business Journal - Harbour Island is getting a Starbucks
- Tampa Business Journal - Punit Shah is a minority Owner of the Miami Marlins
- ESPN - Derek Jeter's ownership group closes on $1.2 billion purchase of Miami Marlins MLB team
- Colliers International - 2017-Q4 Florida Market Report
- Business Observer - Rebuilding Puerto Rico
- Business Observer - Location Driven
- 83 Degrees - Channel District grows waterfront in Tampa
- Virginia Pilot- Liberty Group acquires Hampton Inn Norfolk/Virginia Beach
- Boston University Class of 2017 Commencement Speaker - Punit Shah (Video)
- Florida Business Observer - Liberty Group rising to New Heights
- Liberty Group closes on $165MM Liberty Hospitality Fund II, LP
- HFF closes on sale of IHG Hotel Portfolio for Liberty Group in Charleston and Hilton Head
- Liberty Group Sells Candlewood Portfolio in South Carolina
- Boston University - Punit Shah selected as Class of 2017 Commencement Speaker
- 83 Degrees - Why should Amazon pick Tampa Bay for its new HQ?
2016
- Tampa Business Journal - Liberty Group acquires prime downtown Tampa property
- The Tennessean - Liberty Group acquires Nashville assisted living facility
- Boston University - Carla Shah named Boston University Young Alumni of the Year
- FOX News Carolina (Video) - Wyndham Garden Greenville Airport completes repositioning
- Punit Shah appointed to the Boston University Alumni Council
- Tampa Business Journal - Liberty Group buys Bayshore Boulevard site
- Tampa Business Journal - Liberty Group reveals plans for Tampa Channel District hotel
2015
- Tampa Business Journal - Liberty Group sells $60MM Florida portfolio
- Treasure Coast Press Journal - Two Vero Beach Hotels sell for $6.5MM
- Hotel Business - Liberty Group acquires 4-hotel Florida portfolio
- Tampa Business Journal - Liberty Group picks up 317-room hotel portfolio
- India West - Liberty Group acquires Marriott hotel portfolio
- NASDAQ - Liberty Group sells Bristol Court Assisted Living Facility
- Florida Business Observer - Punit Shah named Entrepreneur of the Year
- Florida Business Observer - Liberty Group sells Holiday Inn Express in Tampa
- GlobeSt.com - Punit Shah selected as Emerging Hospitality Leader
- Tampa Business Journal - Aloft amongst first to adopt keyless check-in
- Tampa Bay Metro Magazine - Aloft featured in Spring photoshoot
2014
- Liberty Group acquires Wyndham Garden Airport Greenville, SC
- University of South Florida College of Business - Raxit Shah Shares His Story
- Leaders Friday Luncheon Reception at Aloft Tampa (VIDEO)
- Punit Shah named Tampa's Top 10 Under 40
- The Ledger - Channelside Settlement Approved
- Tampa Tribune - New Owners plan expansion of Knight's Point
- TBO - Knight's Pointe to change Ownership today
- Tampa Bay Times - Aloft Tampa opens after $20MM transformation
- Dupont Registry - Aloft Luxury Hotel opens in Tampa
- Tampa Business Journal - Exclusive Tour of the Aloft Tampa
- AAHOA Lodging - Liberty Group acquires five Intercontinental Hotels
- Tampa Tribune - Trio of Boutique Hotels to Open in Tampa
- Inside the new Aloft hotel in Tampa - Gallery
- Lodging Magazine - Liberty Group closes on Hotel Investment Fund
- Tampa Tribune - Liberty Group scooping up Tampa area hotels
- Tampa Business Journal - Liberty Group raises $75MM for hotel deals
- Tampa Business Journal - Punit Shah chosen as "25 People to Watch in 2014"
- ABC Action News - Channelside Plaza being courted by suitors on Valentine's Day (VIDEO)
2013
- Aloft at Epicenter of downtown Tampa
- Tampa Business Journal - Aloft Opening in Sight
- Post and Courier - Liberty acquires Candlewood Suites Charleston, SC
- Business Observer - Liberty Group Changes Strategy with capitalization of Liberty Hospitality Fund I
- University of Tampa - Punit Shah featured speaker at CEO Business Networking Symposium
- Jacksonville Business Journal - Liberty Group acquires 2nd Jacksonville Hotel
- City of Tampa - Aloft Groundbreaking Ceremony (VIDEO)
- Tampa Business Journal - Aloft Groundbreaking Ceremony (VIDEO)
- One Question, One Minute - Punit Shah on Aloft Tampa (VIDEO)
- Tampa Tribune - Developers Lay out Plans for Channelside
- NBC News VIDEO - Public Weighs in on Channelside Details
- ABC News VIDEO - Liberty Holds Public Forum
- ABC News VIDEO - Channelside Plans
- Tampa Bay Times - Liberty Unveils Plans for Channelside
- Tampa Business Journal - Channelside Plaza Buyer Confirmed
- Tampa Business Journal - Q&A with Channelside Plaza Buyers
- TBBJ Executive Files - Punit Shah (VIDEO)
- Tampa Business Journal - Executive Profile: Punit Shah
- Hotel News Now - Liberty Looks beyond Distress (VIDEO)
- 83 Degrees - Tampa's Quest to be Cool
- NBC News - Boutique Hotel coming to Downtown Tampa (VIDEO)
- Tampa Business Journal - COVER STORY: Introducing Aloft Hotel in Tampa, Florida
- Wall Street Journal - Aloft Debuts in Tampa, Florida
- Business Observer - Seize the Day, Punit Shah of Liberty Group
- New York Times - Aloft Hotel coming to Tampa, Florida
- Lodging Magazine - Liberty Group acquires Hampton Inn & Suites Cape Coral, Florida
2012
- Wall Street Journal - Steinbrenner's Other Game
- Jacksonville Business Journal - Liberty Group and DeBartolo acquire Holiday Inn Express Jacksonville, Florida
- Commercial Property Executive - Liberty Group and DeBartolo acquire Jacksonville Hotel
- Tampa Tribune - Boutique Hotel Idea is Reborn
- InterContinental Hotels Group - Punit Shah appointed to Global Board of Directors
- Hotel Interactive - Liberty Group acquires Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa, Florida
- Tampa Business Journal - Jobs: Growing Firms find an edge in Crisis
- Smart Business Magazine - Premium Stake
- Boston University Checking In Magazine - Panel with Alumni CEOs featuring Punit Shah
- Gulf Coast Business Review - Liberty Group acquires Candlewood Suites Fort Myers, Florida
- Tampa Business Journal - Liberty Group acquires two Bay-Area Hotels
- Gulf Coast Business Review - Liberty Group acquires Comfort Suites Clearwater, Florida
- Massey Knakel - Punit Shah featured as Speaker in New York City, New York
- Business Observer - COVER STORY: The Next Shah
2011
- Financial Times - Holiday Inn Express Tampa gets new look after Conversion
- Gulf Coast Business Review - Liberty Group acquires Two Central Florida Hotels
- Galveston Daily - Liberty Group and DeBartolo Fund acquire Comfort Suites Webster, Texas
- Medical News - Dr. Prem Shah's New Twist on a Medical Career
- Khaas Baat - Bristol Court Assisted Living Facility Feature
- Bradenton Herald - Liberty Group acquires Holiday Inn Express Bradenton, Florida
- Boston University - Punit Shah appointed to School of Hospitality Board of Directors
- St. Petersburg Times - Bristol Court, a Home for the Memory Challenged
- Hotel Executive - Liberty Group acquires Florida Assets
- CEO Council of Tampa Bay - Punit Shah appointed to Board of Directors
- Crittenden Conference - Punit Shah featured as Speaker at Ritz Carlton in Miami, Florida
- Gulf Coast Business Review - All in the Family - DeBartolo and Liberty Group
- Medical News - Early Rising with Dr. Prem Shah
- Gulf Coast Business Review - Punit Shah named "Under 40" Award Winner
2010
- Bloomberg - Hotels Lure Investors
- Gulf Coast Business Review - Liberty Group and DeBartolo Fund Acquire Hampton Inn & Suites The Villages, Florida
- Tampa Business Journal - Liberty Group acquires Hampton Inn in The Villages, Florida
- Commercial Construction Magazine - Eyeing the Rest of the Year
- Crittenden Conferences - Punit Shah featured as Speaker at Ritz Carlton, Miami, Florida
- Gulf Coast Business Review - Liberty Group and DeBartolo Fund acquire La Quinta Inn & Suites Tampa, Florida
- La Quinta Sebring wins Florida Governor's Award
- National Real Estate Investor - Opportunity of a Lifetime
- Gulf Coast Business Review - Liberty Group Acquires Holiday Inn Express Sarasota, Florida
- Herald Tribune - Liberty Group and DeBartolo Fund acquire Holiday Inn Express Sarasota, Florida
- Interface Conferences - Punit Shah featured as Speaker at Biltmore Hotel in Miami, Florida
- Tampa Business Journal - Punit Shah named "Under 30" Award Winner
2009 and older
- Highlands Today - Liberty Group opens new La Quinta Inn & Suites in Sebring, Florida
- State of Florida - Holiday Inn Express in Tampa wins Florida Governor's Award
- Hotel Brokers International - Liberty Group sells Holiday Inns for $10MM
- St. Petersburg Times - Westin Hotel Idea Draws Few Complains
- St. Petersburg Times - Plans for Westin Hotel Reviewed
- Tampa Tribune - No Reservations on Going Green
- Portfolio.com - Chamber Forum to Feature Raxit Shah, CEO of Liberty Group
- Landquest Commercial - Liberty to add La Quinta Inn & Suites in Sebring, Florida
- Youngstown Vindicator - Eyes for India Project: Rotary International
- Lodging Magazine - The New Face of Lodging COVER Story
- Ashtabula County - Liberty Group Opens Holiday Inn Express Ashtabula, Ohio
- Boston University - Raxit Shah featured as Distinguished Guest Lecturer
- India Abroad - Raxit Shah selected for Joint Civilian Orientation Course
- Owner Magazine - Raxit Shah featured on COVER Story
- Tribune Chronical - Liberty Group Opens Holiday Inn Express in Newton Falls, Ohio
- St. Petersburg Times - Developer Feels Special Pride: Paradiso Condominiums
- News Sun - Liberty Group rolls out Red Carpet at Holiday Inn Express in Sebring, Florida
- Highlands Today - Liberty Group opens Holiday Inn Express in Sebring, Florida
- New York Times - A Grateful Realtor's Gift: Shah Family Donates $800,000
- Youngstown Vindicator - Liberty Entrepreneur Gives $800,000 Gift