Chicago, Ill. (May 7, 2013) – Lane Hospitality, one of the nation’s leading and most respected hotel and resort management companies, announces it is re-branding Lane as Spire Hospitality.

“This planned re-branding, coming out of our 2012 ownership change, effectively positions our company as a leading provider of third party management services for hotel owners and investors, building on our history as a successful owner operator over the past 30 years,” says Bill DeForrest, president and CEO of Spire Hospitality.

During the past three decades, investing in the hotel space and developing an owner focus on outstanding investment performance has positioned Spire’s team of talented professionals as strong operating partners for institutional investors and owners of hospitality real estate.

A “spire” signifies the peak of a building or process, and represents best-in-class and performance. Given the success of Lane Hospitality over the last thirty years, leadership felt the name, “Spire Hospitality,” conveyed the right mix of the company’s legacy and future.

“The re-branding of Lane to Spire reinforces our owner-centric purpose, building on the success Bill and his team have generated consistently for more than 30 years,” says Chad Cooley, principal of AWH Partners, owners of Spire Hospitality.

In addition to announcing its re-branding, Spire is launching a new website, as well as relocating its headquarters in the Northern suburbs of Chicago, to accommodate its ongoing growth and expansion.

For more information on Spire Hospitality, please visit www.SpireHotels.com or call Bill DeForrest at (847) 498-6650.

About Spire Hospitality
Spire Hospitality, based in Chicago, Ill., is an affiliate of AWH Partners and the third-party operator of hotels including unique independents and across celebrated brands such as Hilton Hotels & Resorts, (IHG) InterContinental Hotels Group and (MAR) Marriott International. Spire Hospitality offers expertise in all facets of hospitality management and is committed to preserving, protecting and enhancing the value of hotel real estate. For more information, visit www.spirehotels.com.

About AWH Partners, LLC
AWH Partners, LLC, a joint venture between August Group Ventures, LLC and Winston Harton Holdings, LLC, offers an experienced institutional investment and management platform with dedicated capital. For more information, visit www.awhpartners.com.