COLUMBIA, SC, May 7, 2008. Mr. Brian Jungling, Vice President of Operations for Harris Hotel Group hosted dignitaries from Richland County and the City of Columbia to hard hat construction tours of the 112-room Candlewood Suites Hotel located here. Set to open May 20, 2008 this property is the first in the Candlewood Suites brand to enter the Columbia/ Ft. Jackson, South Carolina market.

The all-suite, extended stay hotel is being developed by American Hotel Development Partners in a joint venture with Glenmont Capital Management, LLC. The hotel's operations, sales and marketing will be professionally managed by Harris Hotel Group.

'We are pleased to provide the officials of Richland County and the City of Columbia, South Carolina an advanced hard hat tour of this outstanding new property,' said Mr. Jungling. 'The development growth of Richland County combined with the long-term stay needs of those that serve in and service our military, make this an ideal location for our Candlewood Suites Hotel. We look forward to returning to this site early this summer to celebrate the opening and begin serving this community.'

Mr. Jungling's comments were followed by a warm welcome from the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Don Clary, Senior Account Executive for the Chamber spoke on their behalf. 'We are extremely excited to welcome the Candlewood Suites Hotel to the City of Columbia, South Carolina. The addition of a new extended stay hotel will be an excellent addition to the Ft. Jackson area of Columbia, South Carolina,' said Mr. Clary.

The Candlewood Suites, Columbia/Ft. Jackson, South Carolina is conveniently located near the intersection of I-77 and Garners Ferry Road exit 9. The beautiful property is situated in the heart of the Columbia Metropolitan area and is within minutes of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, Ft. Jackson, the Carolina Center/Columbia Convention Center, State Farmers Market, Downtown/USC Campus and local area business parks.

The hotel is the first joint venture of Sarasota-based American Hotel Development Partners and affiliates of New York-based real estate investment firm Glenmont Capital Management, LLC to pursue the development of extended stay hotels in select markets throughout the United States.

The principals of American Hotel Development Partners and Glenmont Capital Management, LLC chose the Candlewood Suites brand for its high consumer acceptance and fit for their targeted markets. The brand prides itself on putting guest amenities where they really count - in your room. Guests at the Candlewood Suites, Columbia/Ft. Jackson, South Carolina can cook meals in their fully equipped kitchen, relax in the overstuffed recliner while watching movies from our free movie library. Business travelers will work more efficiently utilizing the executive desk with two separate phone lines and free high speed internet.

The Candlewood Suites Columbia/Ft. Jackson, South Carolina will provide guests with a Fitness Center and free Guest Laundry. Candlewood Suites Columbia/Ft. Jackson, South Carolina is within walking distance of many local favorite restaurants. For those guests that prefer to dine in, the fully stocked Candlewood Cupboard provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, as well as sodas, snacks, and ice cream.