Hampton Hotels Open 16 Properties in July

MEMPHIS, TN —Hampton Hotels (www.hampton.com), the international brand of more than 1,500 mid-priced Hampton Inn® and Hampton Inn & Suites® hotels, opened 16 properties in July 2008, representing 1,482 new rooms.

The new openings include six Hampton Inn hotels and 10 Hampton Inn & Suites properties. All openings are franchised, newly constructed hotels.

“Focused service, mid-market hotels continue to appeal strongly to price-conscious travelers as gas prices remain high and the economy soft,” said Phil Cordell, (top right photo) senior vice president, Hampton Hotels.

“Developers realize this and believe that the Hampton model is ideally suited to both their own financial needs and the desires of today’s discerning guests.

" From our ‘On-the-Go’ breakfast bag to complimentary wireless Internet access, Hampton hotels provide a superior value to everyone involved.”

Hampton hotels pride themselves on being guests’ “Friend in Town.” Hampton web sites stress local flavor, providing original content on such topics of interest as area attractions, historical facts and fun things to see and do around town.

Additionally, hotels are infused with local photography and art work, highlighting each property’s area connections. (Hampton Inn Pendleton, OR, left photo)

For more information about Hampton Hotels, please visit hampton.com/pressandmedia.

Contacts:

Charmaine Easie-Samuels, Hampton Brand Communications, (901) 374-5534

Chris Daly, Vice President, Daly Gray Public Relations, ph: 703-435-6293