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| DALLAS (Aug. 29, 2001) - As it continues its
national expansion through franchise development, La Quinta(R) Inns, Inc.
proudly announces the opening of its first hotel in the New York metropolitan
area. The newly constructed, 72-room La Quinta Inn is located at
153-95 Rockaway Blvd. in Jamaica, N.Y.
The new La Quinta Inn is conveniently located less than two miles from John F. Kennedy International Airport. Jamaica, N.Y. not only offers the convenience of JFK International and La Guardia International Airports, but a close proximity to many tourist attractions including Long Island Beach, midtown Manhattan, Shea Stadium and the National Tennis Center, home of the annual U.S. Open. "The opening of our first hotel in the New York city area clearly illustrates La Quinta's commitment to pursuing an aggressive franchising strategy," said Butch Cash, president and chief executive officer for La Quinta Inns, Inc. "Working with Airport SAI Hospitality, LLC will allow us to increase market share and build critical brand recognition while also providing frequent visitors to New York another lodging alternative." "We welcomed the opportunity to facilitate La Quinta's entry into the New York market," said Dr. Ashok Dhabuwala, owner of Airport SAI Hospitality, LLC. La Quinta has a well-deserved reputation of providing quality service and superior guest satisfaction and we look forward to building upon that tradition of excellence." The new hotel will feature free continental breakfast and airport shuttle service. In La Quinta's contemporary rooms, guests will find popular amenities, including a coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. Dallas-based La Quinta Inns, Inc. is owned by The La Quinta Companies (NYSE: LQI). La Quinta, a mid-scale limited-service lodging company, owns, operates or franchises 229 Inns and 73 Inn & Suites in 30 states and has approximately 8,000 employees.
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| Teresa Ferguson
La Quinta Inns, Inc. 214/492-6937 [email protected] |