Hotel Group to Manage New-build 116-room SpringHill Suites in Kennewick, Washington
Kennewick, WA - October 29, 2014 - The Hotel Group, a nationally recognized Top 40 hotel company, announced today they have been officially selected as the management company for the new 116-room SpringHill Suites in Kennewick, Washington. The property marks the first SpringHill Suites in The Hotel Group's portfolio and also their third property in the tri-city area. The Marriott branded hotel has a targeted opening for Q4 of 2014 and formally broke ground in December of 2013.
Located adjacent to the Three Rivers Convention Center, the hotel is expected to attract new meetings, conventions and events to the area. The property will offer large suites with modern day amenities, a complimentary deluxe breakfast buffet and free Wi-Fi.
"As the sixth Marriott branded hotel in our portfolio, we feel well qualified to take this new hotel to prodigious heights upon opening day and be a strong partner to the local community," stated Doug Dreher, President and CEO of The Hotel Group. "Not only are we celebrating our 30th anniversary this year but we can also proudly say we have 30 hotels open and/or under construction at this time. It's a great achievement for The Hotel Group and we will apply the 'Hospitality Greatness' that is so ingrained in our company at this exciting property."
The Hotel Group celebrates a momentous 30th anniversary this year and is proud to deliver the best in quality, value and service while respecting client partners and encouraging associate growth. In the past thirty years, The Hotel Group has grown into the clear leader of both hotel ownership and management. At the core of the firm is a powerful ability to revitalize poorly performing hotels into strong market players and attracting the industry's finest people.
About The Hotel Group
The Hotel Group is a nationally-recognized Top 40 hotel company and currently manages and/or owns 30 properties in 11 states, representing 12 brands and employs more than 1,600 people. Since its inception in 1984, THG has managed and/or owned 115 properties in 25 states, directed the design and construction of more than 40 new hotels, completed the acquisition of more than $155 million in private investment as the sponsor of Hotel Group Opportunity Funds I, II, III and IV. For more information, visit www.thehotelgroup.com.
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 
