Days Inns extends presence in Israel; To open landmark property in Jerusalem; Two more hotels expected by 1999.PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 25, 1996--Days Inns of America Inc. (DIA) and master licensee licensee n. a person given a license by government or under private agreement. (See: license, licensor) LICENSEE. One to whom a license has been given. 1 M. Q. & S. 699 n. , Days Inn Israel, announced plans today for the conversion of a landmark Jerusalem hotel to a Days Inn and the expansion of the 77-room Tiberias Days Inn to a 200-room hotel. At the same time, plans were announced for the construction of two new Days Inns in Jerusalem by 1999. These plans are part of DIA's commitment to growing the brand internationally. "We are delighted that our master licensee, Days Inn Israel, has embarked on plans to further develop the Days Inns brand in Israel," said Joseph R. Kane Jr., president and COO of Days Inns of America Inc. "To have properties in such a significant city as Jerusalem extends flagship awareness of Days Inns internationally." Kane cited the boom in demand for affordable, three-star lodging in countries like Israel, which are experiencing increased business and leisure travel, as the trend that prompted Days Inns' stepped up international expansion efforts. The Jerusalem property, formerly the Lev lev-, pref See levo-. Yerushalayim Hotel, will begin operating as a Days Inns in September. The 200-room, all-suite hotel is located in the heart of Jerusalem's business district and is in close proximity to its major attractions. "I am very proud to bring Days Inns quality and value to Israel," said Rafi Farber, Days Inn Israel's 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. . "By 1999, Days Inns' 900 projected rooms will make it the largest economy chain in the country." Middle East Expansion "With the developments planned for Israel, Days Inns has achieved another `first' as the only global upper economy chain with a presence here," said Eric E. Pfeffer, president and managing director of HFS (Hierarchical File System) The file system used in the Macintosh. The first version, known as "Mac OS Standard," was introduced in 1985. HFS+, an enhanced version, came out in 1998 in preparation for the upcoming Mac OS X operating system. Inc.'s Global Services Division. "We applaud Rafi Farber's vision and are glad to have him as a part of the HFS and Days Inns family." In addition to the Days Inn conversion in Jerusalem and new constructions planned, Farber will also renovate his existing Days Inn in Tiberias, Israel to create a completely new wing, adding 123 rooms to the property. Days Inns is the world's largest franchised hotel chain in the upper economy lodging segment, with nearly 1,700 properties and more than 155,000 rooms. The chain was founded by Cecil B. Day Cecil B. Day was the founder of Days Inn Hotels. Cecil began his academic career at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, where he dropped out to join the United States Marine Corps. in 1970 with the opening of the first Days Inn hotel in Savannah Savannah, city, United States Savannah, city (1990 pop. 137,560), seat of Chatham co., SE Ga., a port of entry on the Savannah River near its mouth; inc. 1789. Beach, Ga. At the heart of the growth is the original commitment to value begun by Mr. Day: quality lodging at a fair price. Days Inns is a subsidiary of HFS Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :HFS). CONTACT: Days Inn, Parsippany Donna Dozier Dozier may be: People:
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