NEW YORK— Boutique Hotel Group (BHG) has named Michael Murphy executive vice president and general counsel. Murphy brings more than twenty years of transactional real estate experience to BHG with specific expertise in the hospitality industry. Murphy will be responsible for sourcing and structuring new acquisition, management and advisory opportunities for the company as it aggressively seeks to expand its portfolio. Prior to joining Boutique Hotel Group, Murphy was CEO of Triquest Partners, a New Jersey-based real estate investment, research, and consulting firm. Murphy has also served as the svp/acquisitions for Boykin Lodging Company, a hospitality REIT.