MEMPHIS,
Tenn. (July 24, 2009) � Home2 Suites by Hilton, the new mid-tier extended-stay
hotel concept targeting savvy and value-wise extended-stay guests, exceeded
development expectations with more than 50 signed franchise applications
received to date. The pace of receipt averaged an application every three
days since the launch of the brand at the end of January.
�Our goal for 2009 was to sign 40 agreements. To have exceeded that
number just five months after the launch of the new brand demonstrates
that this was the right segment at the right time,� said Bill Duncan, Global
Head, Homewood Suites and Home2 Suites Brands. �We consistently hear positive
comments about the innovative design, the great fit within the Hilton portfolio
of hotels, and the attractive price-point of this product.�
Al Patel, president of Baywood Hotels, submitted the 50th application
for Home2 Suites, which will be located near Washington Dulles International
Airport. The Dulles location is his sixth Home2 Suites franchise application.
�My company represents several hotel products, and we have seen those
within the extended stay category hold their own during this economic time
� not dropping in RevPAR like our transient hotels,� said Patel.
�Home2 Suites is a new brand with great design that we believe will strike
a chord with the corporate rate traveler.�
The following markets will be home to the first Home2 Suites' locations
in the country:
Atlanta/McDonough, GA
Atlanta/Northlake, GA
Augusta, GA
Baltimore, MD
Baltimore/White Marsh, MD
Baton Rouge, LA
Baytown, TX
Bordentown, NJ
Charlotte, NC
Colorado Springs, CO
Columbus, GA
Coralville, IA
Covington, LA
Dulles North, VA
Elko, NV
Fall River/Westport, MA |
Florida City, FL
Gadsden I-59, AL
Gillette, WY
Hattiesburg, AL
Hinesville, GA
Hot Springs, AR
Houston Intercontinental Airport, TX
Houston/Webster, TX
Houston I-10 East, TX
Huntsville/Univ. Drive, AL
Irving/DFW Airport N., TX
Jacksonville, NC
Killeen, TX
Lafayette, LA
Layton, UT
Louisville Airport, KY
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Merrillville, IN
Mooresville, NC
Mount Laurel, NJ
Nashville Airport, TN
Newark Int�l Airport, NJ
New York City / W. 41. St.
Norfolk, VA
Oxford, AL
Panama City Beach, FL
Ridgeland, MS
San Antonio, TX (3 Deals)
Savannah, GA
Stafford, VA
Syracuse/Liverpool, NY
Tacoma Mall, WA
Warner Robbins, GA |
On average, Home2 Suites will be comprised of 90 percent studios and
10 percent one-bedroom suites, at 323 and 509 square feet, respectively.
Public space will account for approximately 4,200 square feet.
Home2 Suites forecasts 100 properties open by year-end 2012, with 60
to 70 per year thereafter. Immediate focus will be on United States
development, with expansion into Canada, Mexico and abroad in subsequent
years.
To learn more about Home2 Suites by Hilton, including site plans, room
layouts and brand facts, visit www.Home2Suites.com. For information
about franchising opportunities, visit www.HiltonFranchise.com.
About Hilton Hotels Corporation
Hilton Hotels Corporation is the leading global hospitality company,
with more than 3,300 hotels and 550,000 rooms in 77 countries and more
than 130,000 team members worldwide. The company owns, manages or
franchises some of the best known and highly regarded hotel brands including
Hilton, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels,
Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Grand
Vacations, Homewood Suites by Hilton, the Waldorf Astoria and the Waldorf
Astoria Collection, as well as the recently launched Home2 Suites by Hilton.
The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors.
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