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| MEMPHIS, Tenn., October 3, 2002 � Hampton®,
the national brand of more than 1,100 mid-priced Hampton Inn® and Hampton
Inn & Suites® hotels, today announced that it opened four Hampton
hotels in September of 2002, representing 396 rooms. The properties
include two Hampton Inn hotels and two Hampton Inn & Suites, bringing
the brand�s total portfolio to 1,193 hotels comprised of 122,116 rooms.
�Through the first nine months of 2002, development of the new Hampton Inn & Suites product has been gaining momentum and currently is about even with the Hampton Inn product,� said Phil Cordell, senior vice-president, Hampton brand management. "Our new Hampton Inn & Suites prototype continues to gain interest among the hotel development community, who see the benefits of developing a recognized brand under the Hilton Family of Hotels with a the strong customer base, coupled with the fact that Hampton continues to grow market share in the current economic environment.� Details of the Hampton hotels that opened in September of 2002: Hampton Inn Hotels
Hampton Inn & Suites Hotels
TOTAL: 4 Hotels 396 rooms The Hampton brand is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation, recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. This press release contains �forward-looking statements� within the meaning of federal securities law, including statements concerning business strategies and their intended results, and similar statements concerning anticipated future events and expectations that are not historical facts. |
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Melissa O�Brien Hampton Brand Communications (901) 374-6462 |
| Also See: | Hampton Inn Seeking Small Town Markets with New Hotel Design of 52-58 Rooms / Aug 2001 |
| Hampton Inn & Suites to Play Larger Role in Future Hampton Brand Development / June 2001 |