True North Opens Four Marriotts
JULY 31, 2009 - True North Hotel Group, Inc. today announced that it has opened two hotels - a 179-room Residence Inn by Marriott in Portland, Me., and an 85-room Fairfield Inn & Suites in South Boston, Va. - and that it will open two additional Marriott-branded hotels in August and September.
Scheduled to open in August is the 144-room Residence Inn in Yonkers, NY; a 108-room Residence Inn in North Conway, NH will open in September.
By the end of 2009, 15 of True North's 18 open hotels will carry the Marriott flag.
"In spite of these extraordinary economic times, True North Hotels is fortunate to have four new hotels coming on line," said Lew Wiens, president. "Our east coast hotels were all financed before the recent financing fiasco and are in markets somewhat insulated from recessionary pressure."
Long affiliated with Marriott International, Inc., True North Hotel Group is a three-time recipient of the company's prestigious Partnership Circle Award, presented to companies that share a commitment to Marriott's philosophies and principles, that fully embrace Marriott's brand initiatives, focus on associates to create a well-managed and engaged workforce, provide outstanding customer service, and contribute in a significant way to growing Marriott's brands.
True North Hotel Group (www.truenorthhotels.com), co-founded in 1998 by Lew Wiens, manages and develops major-brand extended stay and select service hotels in the U.S. Several additional hotels are under construction or planned
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