| PHILADELPHIA, PA � February 24, 2003 � John Hancock Financial Services
has selected ARAMARK Harrison Lodging as its partner to operate the John
Hancock Conference Center, an International Association of Conference Center
(IACC) member located in the Back Bay section of Boston as of January 1,
2003. In addition, John Hancock has committed to a $2.5 million renovation
that will touch nearly all areas of the facility while maintaining its
old-world charm. Offering 23 function rooms with capacities between
4 � 1,100 as well as 64 guestrooms, the John Hancock Conference Center
meets a wide range of corporate and training needs and is dedicated to
providing �affordability without compromise.� ARAMARK Harrison Lodging
will also manage meeting space at the scenic John Hancock Tower.
This facility, which prides itself on intimate appeal, displays an eclectic collection of artwork that includes historic John Hancock calendars that were used as customer gifts in the late 1800�s and early 1900�s, and original portraits of President John F. Kennedy. Knowledgeable technicians and conference staff ensure all meeting requirements are coordinated seamlessly. When taking a break from meetings, attendees enjoy the facility�s Copley Square locale, which puts them in the heart of theater, shopping and restaurant districts. Offering a collection of the world�s most effective environments for learning, communication and personal growth, ARAMARK Harrison Lodging operates more than 50 conference centers, corporate training centers, and specialty hotels in educational environments � each strategically located close to leading business destinations. The company supports the stringent standards of IACC and harnesses the power and expertise of its founding entities to expand its contributions to the industry. Parent company ARAMARK was named among Fortune Magazine�s �Most Admired Companies in America� this past spring, and its CEO was cited as among the best business leaders in the world in the September 2002 and January 2003 issues of BusinessWeek. To learn more about ARAMARK Harrison Lodging or to book a meeting, log onto www.aramarkharrisonlodging.com, or call the company�s �one stop� sales office at 1-800-422-MEET.
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�The
John Hancock Conference Centers� excellent facilities, especially considering
the property�s commitment to renovations, and outstanding Boston locale
make it a wonderful addition to our portfolio,� said Rory Loberg, executive
vice president of ARAMARK Harrison Lodging. �We are very pleased
to have been chosen to partner with John Hancock as the center�s new operators.�