Homewood Suites by Hilton Breaks Ground on Salt Lake City Hotel Through Unique Agreement With Non-Profit Salvation Army; Hotel Scheduled to Open in Winter 2005.Business Editors/Travel Writers MEMPHIS Memphis, city, ancient Egypt Memphis (mĕm`fĭs), ancient city of Egypt, capital of the Old Kingdom (c.3100–c.2258 B.C.), at the apex of the Nile delta and 12 mi (18 km) from Cairo. , Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 10, 2004 Homewood Suites by Hilton(R), the national brand of upscale all-suite, residential-style hotels, announced today a unique agreement for a 124-suite hotel in Salt Lake City. Rio Grande Rio Grande, city, Brazil Rio Grande (rē`  grän`dĭ), city (1991 pop. Development, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , a partnership between the Salvation Army Salvation Army, Protestant denomination and international nonsectarian Christian organization for evangelical and philanthropic work. Organization and Beliefs The Salvation Army has established branches in 100 countries throughout the world. and US Development, Inc., located in Layton, Utah Layton is a city in Davis County, Utah, United States. It is named after Christopher Layton, a Mormon colonizer and leader. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 58,474 and by June 2006 had been estimated at 68,017[1]. , is developing the hotel, scheduled to open spring of 2005. Hilton Hotels Corporation Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE: HLT) is one of the leading global hospitality companies. As of April 2007 there are 2,645 hotels and 485,000 rooms employing 105,000 people in more than 80 countries. will manage the hotel. The hotel has just broken ground at 423 W. 300 South, on land owned by the Salvation Army. The property previously housed a Salvation Army soup kitchen and thrift store, both of which were relocated locally. More than half of the profits (55 percent) generated by Rio Grande Development from this hotel will be used to support the Salvation Army's homeless and family services in the Salt Lake City area. This hotel will become part of the fast-growing roster of more than 130 Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels
George B. Smith, project manager at Rio Grande Development, said, "We are excited to be embarking on this project with Homewood Suites by Hilton. The redevelopment of this downtown area of Salt Lake City provides an ideal place for a hotel of this nature. Both Salt Lake City and the Salvation Army will benefit from this hotel in many different ways, from the hotel services it will provide to visitors, as well as both Salt Lake City tourism and residents through proceeds to the Salvation Army." The new Homewood Suites by Hilton will feature residential-style studios, one- and two-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens, and spacious sleeping and living areas that are large enough for work, study, entertainment and relaxation. Each unit will include a fully equipped kitchen and spacious sleeping and living areas that are large enough for work, study, entertaining or relaxing. The hotel will also feature a daily complimentary hot breakfast buffet in the "Lodge" - the hotel's hospitality center, evening Manager's Reception(a) Monday through Thursday with a complimentary light meal and beverages, exercise facilities and a 24-hour on-site Suite Shop(R) convenience store. Complimentary high-speed Internet See broadband. access is available in all guest suites, in addition to wireless Internet access in the Lodge. Jim Holthouser, senior vice president, brand management, Homewood Suites by Hilton, said, "We are thrilled that the Salvation Army and US Development, Inc. have chosen the Homewood Suites flag for their hotel. This is the first time Homewood Suites has entered into this type of relationship and we are pleased that the Salvation Army and Salt Lake City will benefit from the hotel." Make Yourself At Home(TM) Guest amenities at Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels include a daily complimentary hot breakfast buffet in the hotel's hospitality center, called the "Lodge;" an evening Manager's Reception(a), Monday through Thursday, with a complimentary light meal and beverages; exercise facilities; and a 24-hour on-site Suite Shop(R) convenience store. Complimentary high-speed Internet access is available in all guest suites, in addition to wireless Internet access in the Lodge and meeting room. About Homewood Suites by Hilton Launched in 1989, the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand today has more than 130 hotels open, with another 50 in the pipeline. Beyond its spacious two-room suites and home-like amenities, Homewood Suites guests can find at each hotel an on-site Suite Shop(R) convenience store, exercise facility, and guest laundry at most locations. Guests can also enjoy a daily complimentary hot breakfast and weekday evening Manager's Reception(a) with a light meal and beverages in the hotel's Lodge. Additional guest services at Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels include a complimentary grocery shopping service(b) and a complete business center at most locations. Most Homewood Suites locations also feature a swimming pool and outdoor sports court. To make reservations at a Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel, travelers can visit the Homewood Suites Web site at homewoodsuites.com or call 1-800-CALL-HOME(R). Homewood Suites participates in the Hilton HHonors(R) guest reward program, which allows its members to Double Dip Double dip Used for listed equity securities. Dividend roll in which the "dividend capturer" already owns the stock cum dividend. Also used when tax depreciation is accessed in two countries concurrently. (R) by simultaneously accumulating both hotel points and airline miles with each qualifying stay. Homewood Suites by Hilton is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation, which is recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises more than 2,100 hotels, resorts, and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio includes many of the industry's best known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including Hilton(R), Conrad(R), Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites Hotels Embassy Suites Hotels is a chain of hotels, which specializes in suite-style rooms that is owned by Hilton Hotels Corporation. Embassy Suites is an upscale chain of all-suite hotels. All guest rooms of this chain feature a separate living area as well as a sleeping area. (R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton Inn & Suites(R), Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Garden Inn is the name of a chain of hotels operated by Hilton Hotels Corporation. Hilton Garden Inns are considered to be upscale, mid-priced hotels that are designed for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel brand is similar to that of the Courtyard by Marriott brand. ,(R) Hilton Grand Vacations Club Hilton Grand Vacations Hilton Grand Vacations Company is wholly owned by Hilton Hotels Corporation. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hilton Grand Vacations Company develops, markets and operates a system of brand-name, vacation ownership resorts. (R) and Homewood Suites by Hilton(R). (a) Subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age The legal drinking age is a limit assigned by governments to restrict the access of children and youth to alcoholic beverages. In most countries the legal age to purchase alcohol is at least 18, but there are notable exceptions. . (b) Guest pays for groceries. Other restrictions apply. HHonors(R), Double Dip(R) and Double Dipping Double Dipping For brokerage firms, when a broker puts commissioned products into a fee-based account. The broker makes money from both the client and the commission. 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