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Epoque & Avantgarde Hotels Reaches 300 Exclusive Boutique Hotels in the World

In July 2007, the unique collection of avant-garde, trendy-chic, and luxury-classic boutique hotels grows to 300 properties.
Jul 26, 2007

Epoque & Avantgarde Hotels continues to excel in establishing itself as the most coveted collection of trend-setting and luxury-classic boutique hotels. In mid July 2007 the American hotel Representation Company reaches 300 properties in the top worldwide destinations, adding thirty more to its portfolio from the beginning of the year.

Microtel Inns & Suites Ranked Highest in Guest Satisfaction in Economy/Budget Hotel Segment by J.D. Power and Associates for Unprecedented Sixth Consecutive Year

Jul 25, 2007

ATLANTA (July 25, 2007) -- For an unprecedented sixth consecutive year, Microtel Inns & Suites has been ranked highest in guest satisfaction among economy/budget hotel chains in the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM. Microtel -- the chain of all newly-constructed, interior corridor hotels -- is the only economy/budget brand in the hotel industry to have received this recognition six successive times.

Embassy Suites Reclaims J.D. Power and Associates Honor

Jul 25, 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn. July 24, 2007 -- Embassy Suites Hotels, the leading upscale all-suite hotel brand, announced it has received the "Highest Guest Satisfaction Among Upscale Hotel Chains" award in the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM,. The brand last received the accolade in 2003.

Orbitz Worldwide, StarCite Integrate Online Travel Booking Functionality to Meetings Management Application

StarCite Expands Alliance Selecting Travelport for Business as its Full-service Corporate Travel Agency
Jul 24, 2007

CHICAGO, IL -- July 24, 2007 -- Orbitz Worldwide, whose corporate travel brands serve everyone from the small, independent business traveler to the large Fortune 500 corporation, is now helping those attending corporate meetings readily plan and book travel through a new strategic alliance with StarCite, the largest on-demand global meetings management company in the marketplace today.

HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON® AWARDED "HIGHEST GUEST SATISFACTION AMONG EXTENDED STAY HOTEL CHAINS" BY J.D. POWER AND ASSOCIATES FOR FIFTH TIME IN THE SEVEN YEAR OLD SEGMENT

Jul 24, 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 24, 2007 -- Homewood Suites by Hilton ®, the national brand of more than 200 all-suite residential-style hotels, has been recognized as "Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Extended Stay Hotel Chains" in the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM. Marking the seventh year that J.D. Power and Associates has recognized extended-stay hotels as a market segment in its annual study, this is the fifth time that Homewood Suites by Hilton has been awarded the honor, outranking other extended stay brands included in the study.

La Quinta Adds 30 Hotels in the Last 181 Days

Brand Continues Aggressive Growth to Increase Market Share and Presence
Jul 24, 2007

DALLAS (July 23, 2007) -- La Quinta Inns and Suites, one of the largest operators of limited-service hotels in the United States, has opened 30 hotels to date during 2007, approximately one hotel every six days. These openings are part of the chain's aggressive growth strategy and the Company is on track to open 90 hotels by year's end through both corporate acquisition and franchising. Presently, there are more than 170 hotels in the franchise pipeline, 90 percent of which are new construction.

Test the Waters Before Making a Real Estate Investment

AKA Gives Potential Buyers A Taste of New York City Living
Jul 23, 2007

New York -- July 23, 2007 -- Demand for New York City residential real estate remains strong, reaching an all-time high. Prices continue to rise, as the average cost for a Manhattan apartment is an estimated $1.3 million, a new record set in 2007.* Those with Manhattan living dreams, who are wary of shelling out seven figures for big city life, can now test the waters before making a sizeable real estate investment. AKA, a new luxury extended-stay brand, invites potential buyers to experience city life before making the extravagant down payment and 30-year mortgage commitment.

AKA Maintains Fast-Pace Growth With Two East Coast Additions

AKA Times Square is Fourth NYC Property Within Two Years & AKA Virginia Square Highlights Emerging Market in Arlington, VA
Jul 23, 2007

AKA, a new luxury extended-stay brand, is aggressively expanding its portfolio with the addition of two East Coast properties. In late April, the innovative collection opened AKA Times Square, its fourth Manhattan location, and AKA Virginia Square, in the bustling Washington, D.C. suburb of Arlington, VA. Staying true to its fast-pace growth strategy, AKA rescued these halted luxury condo conversions and transformed them into upscale hotel residences. These latest hotel residences further evokes AKA's dedication to meeting the need in the high-end, long-term stay market in key locations.

WORLDHOTELS Launches Automated Rate-Loading Process

Seamless Interface Ensures Negotiated Rates are Loaded Quickly, Accurately and Remain Accessible throughout the Entire Contract Term
Jul 23, 2007

BOSTON -- July 23, 2007 -- WORLDHOTELS (booth #1831), the hotel group for independent hotels and regional hotel brands, today announced that the company's new automated rate-loading process will directly benefit its corporate clients. The technology, which is possible through a seamless interface between Nexus (WORLDHOTELS' account management and contracting platform) and WORLDHOTELS' CRS provider, simplifies the complex rate-loading process. It ensures that negotiated rates are quickly loaded into Global Distribution Systems upon acceptance from the client; that the rates are loaded with total contract compliance; and they remain accessible throughout the term of the contract.

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