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Thayer Acquires Three Marriott-branded Hotels at Miami Airport |
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Thayer Lodging Group today announced that it has acquired a complex of
three Marriott-branded hotels at Miami International Airport from Marriott International,
Inc. (NYSE: MAR) for $57.5 million. Thayer said it plans to invest an additional $65 million
to totally makeover the complex. The renovation/construction will take place in phases, with
a final completion date planned for early 2009 to coincide with completion of a major expansion
of the airport and regional transportation hub. Marriott will continue to manage the hotels
and oversee all construction and renovation projects......
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Doubletree Hotels Introduces Requests Upon Arrival(TM) Guest Service Program at 190 North America Hotels
Innovative Program Enables Guests To Personalize Their Stays In Several Ways By Pre-Ordering Personal
Touches and Amenities Prior To Hotel Arrival
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Nov 10, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Doubletree Hotels announces the launch of its latest
initiative, which provides business and leisure travelers with the opportunity to personalize their hotel
stays before they arrive at the hotel. The Doubletree Requests Upon Arrival guest service program offers
guests the opportunity to pre-order an array of complimentary items, delicious snacks and beverages; and
distinctive products and services to be delivered to the guest's room prior to arriving at any Doubletree
hotel in North America. From fresh fruits and fun surprises for the kids to room upgrades and romantic rose
petals on the bed, guests can now add a personal touch to their stay when booking travel at more than 190
participating Doubletree hotels and resorts.
"Doubletree continues to explore ways to empower our guests with choices that will enrich their travel
experiences and ensure their time with us is satisfying, relaxing and enjoyable," said Mary Beth Parks,
vice president -- marketing for Doubletree Hotels. "Now, through our Doubletree Requests Upon Arrival
program, guests have an opportunity to personalize their stays more than ever before by selecting added
conveniences to help them make the most of their travel time."
Doubletree Requests Upon Arrival selections feature complimentary items, for-purchase food and beverage
choices and destination-specific services and upgrades. Some of the complimentary items available include
additional foam or down pillows, extra towels and rollaway beds. An assortment of food and beverage offerings
available for pre-order and purchase include trays of chocolate covered strawberries; bottles of red, white
and sparkling wines(1); and gourmet cheese plates.
Many participating Doubletree hotels feature a variety of specialized, for-purchase amenities and options
at many hotels including the rental of an extra mini refrigerator or microwave, or purchase of a room upgrade
with city skyline or oceanfront views. At selected hotels, guests will find a selection of refreshingly unique
Requests Upon Arrival such as:
- Castle Creature: This locally-inspired stuffed animal available at the Doubletree Castle Hotel --
- Orlando is an appealing surprise to have waiting for kids when they arrive at the hotel for a
family vacation. The colorful creature also serves as a perfect souvenir for busy moms and dads to
bring home for their sons and daughters during their travels.
- PURE Room Upgrade: If you are one of the millions of Americans affected by allergies, the PURE
guestroom upgrade at the Doubletree Hotel Bethesda may be the perfect room request for your
allergy-friendly stay. Both the air and water in the PURE guestrooms are purified with specially
designed cleaning units 24 hours a day. All of the surfaces in these remarkable guestrooms, including
special pillow covers and mattress, are treated to reduce allergens and resist spores and dust mites.
- Everything Vermont: In the "Everything Vermont" gift basket available at the Doubletree Hotel
Burlington, each item has been hand-selected to represent an assortment of fine products made
exclusively in Vermont. Some of the delicious items to enjoy during a great Doubletree stay include
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Fair Trade Organic and House Blend coffee, Ben & Jerry's ice cream
cone (free coupon), Sugarwoods Farm maple syrup, and Cabot Creamery Cheddar Cheese. This amenity
provides guests with a great way to get a taste of the delicious state of Vermont and bring even
more local flavor to their time away.
The launch of Requests Upon Arrival at participating Doubletree hotels reinforces Hilton Hotels' recent
expansion of the same initiative, bringing the number of locations that offer this guest selection service
to more than 450 Hilton Family hotels and resorts across North America.
To take advantage of Doubletree Requests Upon Arrival, travelers can simply book their next business or
leisure hotel stay through the brand's website at www.doubletree.com. After making an online reservation
and entering their e-mail address, guests may easily connect to the Doubletree Requests Upon Arrival menu
from their Doubletree.com reservation confirmation or pre-arrival e-mails. In addition, Hilton HHonors
members can place or modify their order through their HHonors Travel Planner page. Doubletree Requests
Upon Arrival items, services and upgrades are subject to availability. For more information on Doubletree
Requests Upon Arrival, please visit www.doubletree.com/requestsuponarrival.
About Doubletree Hotels
With a growing collection of contemporary, upscale accommodations in more than 200 gateway cities,
metropolitan areas and vacation destinations worldwide, Doubletree hotels and resorts are distinctively
designed properties that provide true comfort to today's business and leisure travelers. From the millions
of delighted hotel guests who are welcomed with the brand's legendary, warm chocolate chip cookies at check-in
to the advantages of the award-winning Hilton HHonors(R) guest reward program, each Doubletree guest receives
a satisfying stay wherever their travels take them.
Doubletree is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation, the leading global hospitality company with more than 3,000
hotels and 500,000 rooms in 74 countries and territories, with more than 135,000 team members worldwide. The
company owns, manages or franchises some of the best known and highly regarded hotel brands including
Hilton(R), Conrad(R) Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites Hotels(R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton
Inn & Suites(R), Hilton Garden Inn(R), Hilton Grand Vacations(TM), Homewood Suites by Hilton(R) and The
Waldorf=Astoria Collection(TM).
To find out more information about or make reservations at any Doubletree hotel, travelers may visit our
website at www.doubletree.com.
(1) Subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age.
SOURCE: Doubletree Hotels
Doubletree Media Relations
Thomas Wingham / Erika White
(310) 205-4545
thomas.wingham@hilton.com / erika.white@hilton.com
or
Cohn & Wolfe
Katie Wittenburg / Elaine Pacheco
(310) 967-2900
katie_wittenburg@cohnwolfe.com / elaine_pacheco@cohnwolfe.com
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