Key Takeaways APLE acquired Homewood Suites Tampa-Brandon for $18.8M, expanding its Florida footprint. The 126-room hotel benefits from Tampa's strong corporate presence and leisure attractions. APLE's expected purchase of Motto and sale of the Houston Marriott Energy Corridor will boost future growth.Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) recently announced the acquisition of Homewood Suites by Hilton Tampa-Brandon for$18.8 million, highlighting a strategic move to capitalize on the robust economic growth ...