�The Hampton Inn brands continue to attract hotel developers in both the United States and Canada,� said Phil Cordell, Hampton senior vice president, brand management.  �We have become a preferred moderately-priced hotel brand for both travelers and developers as testified to by the recent opening of our 1,000th hotel.  Being a member of the Hilton family of brands has had a positive impact upon brand growth, providing us with new programs such as Hilton HHonors, which had brought additional marketing punch to an already successful hotel brand.�

The following properties were opened in July:

As the popularity of both Hampton brands continues to thrive in the Southeastern, Northeastern and Mid-United States, the brand also is increasing its development focus on growing its presence in the West.  �Currently, we have more than 240 properties open west of the Mississippi.  With a strong sales and development team under Hilton Hotels Corporation and new development strategy in place, we plan to double our presence in the western region in the next three years.   In addition, we continue to see significant opportunities for development on the East Coast,� added Cordell.  

Hampton Inn is a subsidiary of Hilton Hotels Corporation.

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