"Having worked with PTI on several successful projects in the past two years, we have developed a lot of respect for Pam and her company.  We are delighted that she and her talented staff have joined us," said Holecek.  "The acquisition offers us - and, therefore, our clients - a lot of strategic benefits.  PTI is the number one vacation ownership design firm in the world.  Timeshare is a rapidly growing market worldwide, and Pam's recognized expertise will help our clients make smart decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and create successful destinations."  

"This is a perfect marriage," said Pamela Temples McMullen, ASID, citing the additional advantages that she can now offer her clients.  "WATG is the world's number one design firm serving the hospitality and leisure industry.  Their 56 years of specialized experience offering architecture, planning and consulting services on six continents will allow PTI to broaden the range and scope of expertise that we can provide to our clients."  Ranked number five among the world's top design firms in the hospitality industry, according to Hotel & Motel Management magazine (November 2000), PTI is best known for its award-winning design of hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties.  PTI's repeat client list includes Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, Starwood/Vistana, Bluegreen Corporation, and Shell Vacations LLC.

PTI's affiliate purchasing company, Interiors Purchasing Group (IPG), is a leader in the procurement of furnishings, fixtures and accessories for the hospitality industry.  Furthermore, IPG is ranked among the top 20 purchasing companies nationwide. 
        
"The acquisition," adds Holecek, "means that WATG can now handle clients' furniture, furnishings and accessories procurement.  And PTI's presence in Orlando nicely complements the strategic locations of our other offices in the U.S., London and Singapore.  Our plan is to grow the office in Orlando and offer clients the full range of WATG's architecture, planning, design, and consulting services."  
        
Since 1945, from its roots in Honolulu and now seven offices worldwide, WATG has designed hotels and resorts that have become international landmarks in 120 countries and territories across six continents.