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24 65 Nashville 40 Memphis Jackson 65 24 75 40 Knoxville 75 Chattanooga 32 81 Kingsport Greeneville Pigeon Forge Gatlinburg Walland TENNESSEE Hilton Puts Headquarters for Extended-Stay Brand in Memphis Hilton Hotels Corp. has launched a new midtier, extended-stay hotel concept, “Home2 Suites by Hilton,” which it said will be headquartered in Memphis along with the company’s other focused-service brands—Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn, Embassy Suites, and Homewood Suites. Hilton chose Memphis because Homewood Suites, Hampton Inn, and Embassy Suites are already there, according to Bill Duncan, senior vice president of brand management for Homewood Suites and Home2 Suites by Hilton. The city also offers Hilton geographic and economic benefits because of its central location and its low cost of living, he said. “Memphis is a geographically ideal headquarters, with nearly every portion of the United States accessible within a three-hour flight.” No Home2 Suites is planned for Memphis, but having its headquarters there will elevate the local hospitality industry, said Duncan. “Whether the city is Memphis, St. Louis, Chicago, or New York, landing the headquarters of a soon-to-be-international brand is major,” he said. “We’re basing five brands here because of our commitment to the city and the region.” Featuring expanded amenities and sustainable design, the new Home2 Suites brand will take a “hip and humble” approach to extended- Home2 Suites joins Hilton’s focused-service lineup. stay, according to Duncan. Suites properties—including properties in Home2 Suites developers will have the Charlotte and Jacksonville, NC, and in option of devoting one or two suites to board- Alabaster and Gadsden, AL—is expected to room-style meeting space, he said. begin by year end. Hilton expects to have 100 Construction on the first several Home2 Home2 Suites properties running by 2012. I E L E GA N CE AT E A SE . Hutton is Nashville’s newest independent luxury hotel and the ideal location for conferences and events of all types. Featuring a stunning 7000 square foot divisible ballroom with state-of-the-art technology, panoramic downtown views and a personal event concierge to meet your every need, Hutton Hotel is the place where everything comes together. At ease, you’re at Hutton Hotel. M E E T I N G S PA C E AVA I L A B L E A P R I L 2 0 0 9 6 1 5 . 3 4 0 . 9 3 3 3 F O R R E S E R VAT I O N S 1808 WEST END AVE NASHVILLE TENNESSEE 37203 | www.HUTTONHOTEL.com | www.meetingnews.com February 16, 2009 MeetingNews 29 http://www.huttonhotel.com http://www.huttonhotel.com http://www.meetingnews.com

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