MERRILLVILLE, Ind., Jan. 19, 2012-- White Lodging now manages its first property in California by assuming the management of the Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Airport. Now with 158 properties in 20 states, this is White Lodging's 35th management contract with Apple Real Estate Investment Trust.

Located off Highway 101 and just two miles from San Francisco Airport, the Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Airport is surrounded by wonderful Bay Area attractions and is convenient to all of Silicon Valley. For travelers with business at biotech companies such as Genetech, Hoffmann-LaRoche, Elan and others, the property is perfectly situated and provides a 24-hour executive business center.

"The Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Airport fits perfectly into the expectations of how today's business traveler lives and works," said Regional Vice President, Cody Feaster. "This is a solid property in a tremendous market, and we are glad to add this iconic city and great state to White Lodging's portfolio."

Leisure travelers will enjoy the ease of getting to sporting events at AT&T Park and Candlestick Park as well as to concerts at the Cow Palace. Within close proximity to public transportation (BART and CalTrain) stations, guests at the Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Airport can get to Fisherman's Wharf, Moscone Center, Golden Gate Park and numerous other attractions and locations with ease.

All guest rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Airport come with a single king bed or two double beds, and each room offers complimentary high-speed Internet access along with mini refrigerators, microwave ovens and a coffee maker. The on-site Great American Grill® serves cooked-to-order breakfasts and dinners and cocktails are served nightly in the Pavilion Lounge. For a quick snack, the hotel's 24-hour Pavilion Pantry ® is at the ready.

In commenting on White Lodging's move in the California market, Bryan Hayes, Chief Operating Officer of the company's Select Service Division said, "We are excited to have added the state of California to our area of management coverage and look forward to the successes ahead in this dynamic market."

White Lodging Services Corporation was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana. White Lodging is a fully integrated hotel ownership, development, and operations company – a recognized leader that has defined and cultivated the ability to achieve consistent, sustainable growth among mid- to large-scale hotels across the country. Their current portfolio consists of over 158 hotels in 20 states and encompasses representation of the following leading brands: Preferred Hotels, Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Global, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, InterContinental Hotel Group, and Carlson Hotels Worldwide.

For more information about White Lodging, please visit www.whitelodging.com or call 219-472-2900.