CORRECTING and REPLACING US Grant Hotel in San Diego to Join Starwood's Luxury Collection.Business Editors/Travel Writers CORRECTION...by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 12, 2004 In BW5489 issued April 12, 2004: Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: THE LUXURY COLLECTION SELECTED BY THE US GRANT HOTEL IN SAN DIEGO San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. Historic 1910 Landmark Hotel Hotels called the Landmark Hotel, or something similar, include:
Prestigious Luxury Collection Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : HOT) announced today that it has finalized a long-term agreement with U.S. Grant Hotel Ventures, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control and welcomes the US Grant Hotel in San Diego to The Luxury Collection portfolio of prestigious hotels. The 285-room, US Grant Hotel is situated in downtown San Diego, and will be affiliated with The Luxury Collection in January 2005. "The landmark US Grant hotel is a welcome addition and perfect complement to our existing Luxury Collection portfolio, which is renowned for its distinctive landmark hotels considered as some of the finest in the world," stated Stephen Alden, senior vice president of The Luxury Collection and St. Regis Hotels & Resorts. "The US Grant is one of the most historic hotels in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and rooted with a rich history of fabled guests. In addition, San Diego has long been regarded as one the country's preeminent leisure destinations with their superb coastline, near-perfect climate and fabulous recreational activities and attractions." "The affiliation of the US Grant with The Luxury Collection is true testament to the deserving recognition of the US Grant," stated Michael Gallegos, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of APMC APMC Application (Server) for Mail and Calendaring APMC Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference APMC Advanced Program Management Course APMC Amicale Philatélique et Marcophile Colmarienne APMC Afloat Personnel Management Center (American Property Management Corporation), appointed management company of US Grant. Gallegos continued, "The allure of The Luxury Collection is echoed with the superior service, luxurious appointments, and prestigious clientele served by the US Grant Hotel in downtown San Diego. The hotel has a tradition of first-class hospitality and is synonymous with synonymous with adjective equivalent to, the same as, identical to, similar to, identified with, equal to, tantamount to, interchangeable with, one and the same as a one-of-a-kind guest experience consistent with the rest of The Luxury Collection hotels around the world." Featuring outstanding dining and nightlife options, the hotel is currently managed by APMC, an independent operator. Built in 1910 and is located on Broadway, close to Horton Plaza and the city's trendy Gaslamp Quarter, the US Grant Hotel is minutes away from the San Diego Convention Center The San Diego Convention Center is the main convention center for the city of San Diego, California. It is located in the Marina district of downtown San Diego near the Gaslamp Quarter, at 111 West Harbor Drive. , San Diego International Airport San Diego International Airport (IATA: SAN, ICAO: KSAN, FAA LID: SAN), also known as Lindbergh Field, is located in San Diego, California. and close to the Marina and Bay. Prior to its affiliation with The Luxury Collection, the hotel this year will undergo an extensive $10 million dollar interior renovation that will include guestrooms, food and beverage F&B is a common abbreviation in the United States and Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong. F&B is typically the widely accepted abbreviation for "Food and Beverage," which is the sector/industry that specializes in the conceptualization, the making of, and delivery of foods. facilities, lobby areas and meeting space. Coupled with the last major renovation in 1995 when the hotel underwent a massive $80 million refurbishment, the US Grant features 33,000 square feet of meeting space including the 9,300 square-foot Grand Ballroom. Guests staying at the hotel will dine in Verb 1. dine in - eat at home eat in eat - eat a meal; take a meal; "We did not eat until 10 P.M. because there were so many phone calls"; "I didn't eat yet, so I gladly accept your invitation" the luxurious ambience of the Grant Grille or relax and enjoy a drink in the comfortable atmosphere and setting of the Grant Lounge. To sophisticated travelers worldwide, The Luxury Collection delivers the finest hotel experiences through their unparalleled attention to their guests' needs and preferences, their exceptional and distinctive properties and seamless integration of the customs, culture and environment of each property's locale. The US Grant Hotel will mark Starwood's seventh property in San Diego along with its sister hotels including The Westin Horton Plaza, W San Diego, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, Sheraton Suites San Diego, Four Points by Sheraton Four Points by Sheraton is Starwood Hotels & Resorts mid-market hotel brand, targeted towards business travelers and small conventions. Four Points was created by the former ITT Sheraton before Starwood acquired the firm in 1998. San Diego and Four Points by Sheraton Rancho Bernardo. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with more than 740 properties in more than 80 countries and 110,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. With internationally renowned brands, Starwood is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts including: St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Sheraton, Westin, Four Points by Sheraton, W brands, as well as Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwood.com About APMC (American Property Management Corporation) APMC is an opportunistic-focused lodging company, based in San Diego, California “San Diego” redirects here. For other uses, see San Diego (disambiguation). San Diego is a coastal Southern California city located in the southwestern corner of the continental United States. As of 2006, the city has a population of 1,256,951. . Ranked by Hotel & Motel Management magazine in March 2004 as the 10th largest third-party hotel management company in the United States, APMC is a growing leader in the hospitality industry. The company's 38 hotels and resorts are located from coast to coast with 9,393 rooms, 5,000 employees, generating over $300 million in annual revenues. As the nation's 17th largest hotel owner (as ranked by Hotel Business magazine - September 2003), APMC is growth oriented and open to diverse hotel management and asset equity structures. ** Please contact Starwood's new, toll-free media hotline at (866) 4-STAR-PR (866-478-2777) for photography or additional information.** * * JOURNALISTS - PLEASE NOTE: JOIN STARWOOD'S PRESS RELEASE ALERT SERVICE TO RECEIVE STARWOOD COMPANY NEWS AND INFORMATION * * To become a member, simply access the Starwood website, at: www.starwood.com/press Once you reach the home page, enter your e-mail address, and click "Subscribe". |
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