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Doubletree adds 36 hotels Friday, largest one-day brand conversion.


PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 6, 1997--

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The conversions bring to 56 the number of new DoubleTree Hotels added in the last six months.

Guests visiting any Doubletree hotels nationwide during the week of June June: see month.  9 will be greeted by a variety of celebrations
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, special events and receptions. In addition, the company used the occasion of its unprecedented growth to announce its commitment to fund "Room to Grow," an innovative school-to-work program.

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, president and chief executive officer of Doubletree Hotels, said the Red Lion acquisition proved a perfect match for Doubletree. "The converted hotels will benefit from greater name recognition associated with a national brand, a stronger reservation system and a national sales force, while bolstering our presence in the Western U.S."

Kelleher explained the decision to accelerate the conversion process. "Feedback from guests and employees has been very positive at the four Red Lion hotels converted in March. We realized that our fast-track fast track
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The quickest and most direct route to achievement of a goal, as in competing for professional advancement: "Making complaints against the public is hardly the fast track to elective office" 
 program could be readily duplicated at all properties at once rather than converting 15 hotels a quarter through the end of the year as originally planned."

Doubletree is making several changes to bring the new properties into full compliance with the company's high standards. The most noticeable changes include new hotel signage as well as giving guests the signature Doubletree chocolate chip Chocolate chips are small chunks of chocolate. They are often sold in a round, flat-bottomed teardrop shape (similar to a Hershey's Kiss). They are available in numerous sizes, from large to miniature, but are usually around 1 cm in diameter.  cookie cookie

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 upon arrival. Other improvements include upgraded amenities, intensive employee training programs and property renovations.

These changes will ensure that the hotels meet both the service and facility expectations of Doubletree guests nationwide.

"Our success is largely attributed to the support of our employees and the communities in which we operate," Kelleher explained. "Today's high Today's High

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 school students are tomorrow's hospitality industry leaders. Room to Grow will not only motivate and excite (Excite.com, Irvington, NY, www.excite.com) One of the major search engines on the Web founded in 1995 and part of IAC Search & Media. Excite was acquired by Ask Jeeves, Inc. in 2004, which was acquired by IAC in 2005. See Web search engines.  these young people, but it will also provide them with the training and education they need to succeed in the fast-growing hospitality industry."

In commemoration of the company's rapid expansion efforts, Doubletree hotels nationwide will be offering greatly reduced "Celebration Rates," starting at $49. "This is our way of thanking our guests for their continued loyalty and welcoming our new friends to service that is distinctively Doubletree," said Thomas (language) Thomas - A language compatible with the language Dylan(TM). Thomas is NOT Dylan(TM).

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 W. Storey, executive vice president, sales and marketing.

"Celebration Rates" represent savings ranging up to 40 percent off regular room rates, depending on location. Guests must book their room between June 8 and July 11, and stay at the hotel between June 9 and Sept. 1. Rates are subject to availability.

Doubletree Hotels, with headquarters in Phoenix, is one of the largest U.S. hotel management companies with more than 240 hotels and approximately 57,000 rooms in 39 states, the District of Columbia District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States). , Mexico and the Caribbean.

Doubletree properties currently extend into three markets: Doubletree Hotels -- upscale, first-class, full-service hotels; Doubletree Guests Suites -- first-class, all-suite hotels; and Club Hotels by Doubletree -- mid-market hotels targeted to the frequent business traveler.

For reservations for all Doubletree hotels, call 800/222-TREE.

Visit the company on the World Wide Web at www.doubletreehotels.com -0-
                       June 9 Conversions

      Arizona:  Doubletree La Posada Resort, Scottsdale

      California:  Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort, Santa Barbara
                   Doubletree Hotel Bakersfield
                   Doubletree Hotel Eureka
                   Doubletree Hotel Modesto
                   Doubletree Hotel Ontario
                   Doubletree Hotel Orange County Airport
                   Doubletree Hotel Redding
                   Doubletree Hotel Sacramento
                   Doubletree Hotel San Jose

      Colorado:    Doubletree Hotel Colorado Springs, World Arena
                   Doubletree Hotel Denver
                   Doubletree Hotel Durango

      Idaho:       Doubletree Hotel Boise, Downtown
                   Doubletree Hotel Boise, Riverside

      Montana:     Doubletree Hotel Missoula, Edgewater

      Nebraska:    Doubletree Hotel Omaha, Downtown

      Oregon:      Doubletree Hotel Medford
                   Doubletree Hotel Pendleton
                   Doubletree Hotel Portland, Downtown
                   Doubletree Hotel Portland, Columbia River
                   Doubletree Hotel Portland, Jantzen Beach
                   Doubletree Hotel Portland, Lloyd Center
                   Doubletree Hotel Eugene/Springfield

      Washington:  Doubletree Hotel Bellevue
                   Doubletree Hotel Bellevue Center
                   Doubletree Hotel Kelso/Longview
                   Doubletree Hotel Pasco
                   Doubletree Hotel Port Angeles
                   Doubletree Hotel at the Quay, Vancouver
                   Doubletree Hotel Richland, Hanford House
                   Doubletree Hotel Seattle Airport
                   Doubletree Hotel Spokane Valley
                   Doubletree Hotel Spokane, City Center
                   Doubletree Hotel Wenatchee
                   Doubletree Hotel Yakima Valley

                       March 10 Conversions:

      California:  Doubletree Hotel Mission Valley
                   Doubletree Hotel Sonoma County

      Texas:  Doubletree Hotel San Antonio

      Utah:  Doubletree Hotel Salt Lake City





CONTACT: Doubletree Hotels Corp., Phoenix

David Trumble or Cathy Planchard, 602/220-6822
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