McLean, VA – May 2, 2012 – Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of upscale, all-suite, residential-style hotels, today announced the opening of its newest property, Atlantic City West / Egg Harbor Twp., NJ.  The 4-story, 120-suite hotel is owned and managed by The Briad Group.  General Manager Scott Mullins has been in the hotel industry for 20 years, and is supported by Director of Sales, Pauline Kleinburd who has 27 years of local sales experience.

“While designed for extended-stay guests, our spacious suites are perfect for both business and leisure travelers,” said Mullins. “Homewood Suites delivers the value that travelers are seeking today and lets guests be at home with standard amenities including fully-equipped kitchens with full-sized refrigerators, complimentary high-speed Internet access, and separate living and sleeping areas.”

Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlantic City West / Egg Harbor Twp. offers studio, one- and two-bedroom suites, with additional guest amenities including a daily complimentary full hot breakfast in the hotel’s hospitality center—the “Lodge”—a full evening meal with drinks* Monday-Thursday, and a 24-hour on-site pantry.  The hotel also offers an indoor pool, fully-equipped fitness center, nearby walking trails and recreational activities, 24-hour executive business center and approximately 600 square feet of flexible meeting space.

Located at 3008 English Creek Avenue, the hotel is conveniently situated off the Black Horse Pike on English Creek Road.  The property is within minutes from the Hamilton Mall, Atlantic City International Airport, the Atlantic City Boardwalk and Casinos and a variety of other shopping venues and restaurants.

About The Briad Group®
The Briad Group has been developing extended stay and select-service hotels across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states for over a decade. With a variety of 24 hotel products among the list and representing over $400 million of hotel real estate development, Briad has proven itself as a leader in the hotel and real estate marketplace. The company has developed properties under the Residence Inn®, Courtyard® and Spring Hill Suites® brands for Marriott; and the Homewood Suites and Hilton Garden Inn brands for Hilton®.  Additionally, Briad is one of the fastest growing hospitality companies in the U.S. The Briad Group’s entities are: licensed franchisees for Wendy's®, T.G.I. Friday's®, Corner Bakery Cafe, Marriott, Hilton and a licensee for Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar.  The Briad Group also owns and operates CUPS Frozen Yogurt - That's Hot™, a self-serve frozen yogurt concept that is poised for explosive growth.

About Homewood Suites
Launched in 1989, the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand today has more than 300 hotels open with approximately 80 in the development pipeline. Beyond its spacious suites and home-like amenities, additional guest features include an on-site Suite Shop convenience store, complimentary grocery shopping services**, a complete business center, and laundry services at most locations. For more information, please visit www.homewoodsuites.com.

About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,800 hotels and timeshare properties, with 630,000 rooms in 88 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide, www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.

*Service of alcohol subject to state and local laws.  Must be of legal drinking age.
**Guest pays for groceries. Other restrictions apply.