White Lodging to Manage Hampton Inn Rochester, MN
AUGUST 18, 2009 - White Lodging has been awarded the management contract for the new Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester, Minnesota-North.
This contract brings White Lodging's management portfolio to 142 properties nationwide, and the first managed property in Minnesota.
The property is owned by Apple REIT Companies and the opening marks the 13th management agreement between Apple REIT and White Lodging.
Apple REIT Companies portfolios include 201 Marriott and Hilton branded hotels, with 23,921 guestrooms across 32 states. Apple REIT Companies are committed, to maximizing shareholder value, through the implementation of dynamic, productive, and sustainable business strategies, quality relationships, based on integrity, responsibility, and respect and through the creation of a work environment where team members are valued and fulfilled.
"We are honored that Apple REIT Companies continues to present White Lodging with management opportunities, and we look forward to adding value to the project. We are very exited to be expanding our portfolio with the addition of our first property in Minnesota," says Dave Sibley, President and CEO of White Lodging's Hospitality Management Division.
The Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester-North hotel features, Hampton Inn's newest Perfect Mix Lobby, comfortable Cloud Nine bedding, state-of-the-art fitness center, and a heated indoor pool and spa. The property also provides over 1000 square feet of meeting space.
Conveniently located in Northwest Rochester, the 124 room hotel is within one mile of IBM regional headquarters, and only four miles from the world renowned Mayo Clinic. In addition, the hotel is approximately 75 miles south of the Minneapolis airport and the famous Mall of America.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
