Press Release - April 14, 2009

WHITE LODGING CONTINUES GROWTH IN AUSTIN MARKET WITH NEW FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES HOTEL

AUSTIN, TX (April 14, 2009) – White Lodging announced the opening of the 150-room Fairfield Inn & Suites Austin North hotel this past Friday, adding another addition to the company’s growing collection of more than 141 hotels across the United States. This hotel marks the company’s 15th Fairfield Inn & Suites under management to date.

“We’re excited to unveil another great alternative to the north Austin area,” stated Regional Vice President Kevin Grandin. “Our guests are looking for fresh spaces and a room with the comfort and technology they need to relax, be productive, and recharge for the next day. The new Fairfield Inn not only provides our guests with a great value, but a travel experience that is just right.

Conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown Austin at IH-35 and Parmer Lane, the hotel is minutes from attractions like State Capitol, University of Texas, Austin Aztex soccer, the Domain Shopping Center, Dell Diamond/Round Rock Express, the Plantation House and North Austin Medical Center. Local area companies include Dell Computer World Headquarters, Hewlett Packard, Sony, LG, Federal Express and Samsung.

The 150-room Fairfield Inn & Suites Austin North offers everything needed to feel right at home with attractive rooms, comfortable beds and bedding for revitalizing sleep. Additionally, the hotel offers free Internet access throughout the hotel, complimentary breakfast buffet, business center, exercise room and indoor pool. General Manager Kim Gagnon joins the hotel to oversee all operational, sales and administrative aspects of the hotel. She joined White Lodging in 2000 and has continued expanding her professional career in various hotel brands. Director of Sales AnneRenee Lane adds the Fairfield Inn & Suites to her duties as she oversees sales efforts for the new hotel.

For additional information about the Fairfield Inn & Suites Austin North, contact the hotel at (512) 821-0376 or visit the website at marriott.com/AUSPL.

For more information about hotel sales job opportunities or hotel management careers with White Lodging, please visit careers.whitelodging.com or call 219-769-3267 ext. 4376.

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