White Lodging Surpasses 20,000 Managed Guestrooms

MERRILLVILLE, Ind., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ — White Lodging has hit another historic milestone. With the opening of the Courtyard by Marriott and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Phoenix/Chandler Arizona, they have surpassed the 20,000 managed guestrooms milestone.

Established in 1985, White Lodging has grown from four hotels in Indiana to a current managed portfolio of 144 hotels in eighteen states with over 6,000 employees. White Lodging properties continually earn brand awards for property performance and outstanding General Managers. Recognized by both Marriott International and Hilton Hotels Corporation as Developer of the Year, White Lodging has also received the prestigious Marriott Partnership Circle Award, a record thirteen times.

While White Lodging continues to grow their portfolio with recognized owners, they also have various properties under construction including the Westin at the Domain in Austin, Texas scheduled to open March 2010 and the 1005 room JW Marriott in Indianapolis, Indiana scheduled to open in February 2011.

“We are excited about our continued growth. It is a testament to our relationships with our owners and our associates’ ability to drive value for them,” says Dave Sibley, President and CEO of White Lodging’s Hospitality Management Division.

Consistent delivery of industry leading premiums in market share and operating profit margins and a strong focus on guest satisfaction and associate retention, enable White Lodging to remain as one of the top three independently, privately held hotel organizations in the United States.

White Lodging Services Corporation White Lodging headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana is a fully integrated hotel ownership, development and operations company – a recognized leader that has defined and cultivated the ability to achieve consistent, sustainable growth among mid- to large-scale hotels across the country. Their current portfolio consists of 144 hotels in eighteen states and encompasses representation of the following leading brands: Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Hotels Corporation, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, InterContinental Hotel Group, and Carlson Hotels Worldwide.

For more information about hotel development, management opportunities, or careers with White Lodging, please visit www.whitelodging.com or call 219-769-3267.

SOURCE White Lodging