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| SPOKANE, Wash., Jul 10, 2000 - WestCoast Hospitality
Corporation (NYSE: WEH) today reported that the previously announced re-branding
process for Cavanaughs Hotels will be completed during the first half of
July. Upon completion, the WestCoast brand will cover nine western states,
providing more locations for business and leisure travelers to stay. The
WestCoast brand is well known throughout the West for their distinct high
quality properties and exemplary service.
�This transition brings us closer to completing the integration of the Cavanaughs and WestCoast brands and enables us to begin marketing ourselves as truly one hotel company that is focused on providing our customers with convenient locations and great service in each of our expanding markets,� said Donald K. Barbieri, Chairman, President and CEO, WestCoast Hospitality Corporation. The re-branding of a chain of hotels is a large effort that involves changing names and logos on thousands of hotel products. �This process has required coordination amongst a large group of people and companies,� explained David Bell, Executive Vice President for Development, WestCoast Hospitality Corporation. �Completion of the project on the intended timeline and within budget is very satisfying. I believe the finished product will help our hotels further solidify themselves in their respective markets as being high quality, upscale hotels with service and amenities that add to the comfort of the guest.� In January 2000, Cavanaughs Hospitality Corporation completed the acquisition
of WestCoast Hotels, Inc., and subsequently renamed the corporation to
assume the WestCoast name. The Company believes the combined strengths
and talents of the two companies will enable the brand to increase market
share by providing its customer base with enhanced services in the form
of a frequent
WestCoast Hospitality Corporation serves the western United States with
46 hotels containing 8,766 hotel rooms, in 9 states. WestCoast provides
entertainment services through TicketsWest.com�, which encompasses computerized
ticketing operations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Colorado,
and aggregates content for travel and entertainment that is sold
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Stephen Barbieri, VP Chief Communications Officer of WestCoast Hospitality Corporation, 509-323-7211 WestCoastHotels.com |