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October 4, 1999
HEBRON, KY — October 4, 1999 - Marriott International, in conjunction with Winegardner & Hammons, Inc. and
The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company/Eagle Realty Group, are pleased to announce the opening of a new
full-service hotel at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
The Cincinnati Airport Marriott is a 295-room hotel located off of I-275 and KY 20 at 2395 Progress Drive.
Although the hotel just opened today, General Manager Bill Coughlin says millions of dollars in room nights have
already been booked.
"The response to the opening of this hotel has been tremendous. People are thrilled to have an upscale choice
at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport," says Coughlin.
The Cincinnati Airport Marriott features 14,000 square feet of meeting space, comprehensive audio and visual
services, nine executive boardrooms, an indoor pool and fitness center, and over 200 guestrooms that are designated
the "Room that Works®." These rooms are specially designed for the business traveler and offered at no additional charge.
The rooms include a large console table and writing desk with adjustable ergonomic chair, moveable desk light, two-line
telephones, and a data port.
The Cincinnati Airport Marriott will also participate in the Marriott Rewards frequent traveler program, as well as
Marriott's highly acclaimed Meetings Program.
"More and more companies are choosing to hold their meetings near major airports," says Winegardner & Hammons'
Vice President of Marketing, Mike Conway. "It's simply more convenient. That's why our hotel is fully equipped
with all of the services and amenities meeting planners and business travelers need."
The Cincinnati Airport Marriott is the eighth joint venture for Winegardner & Hammons, Inc. and The Western
and Southern Life Insurance Company. Both companies are headquartered in Cincinnati. Eagle Realty Group, a
full-service commercial real estate company also headquartered in Cincinnati, served as the real estate advisor
to Western and Southern Life on the investment.
For more information, contact Bill Coughlin at 513-586-0166.
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading worldwide
hospitality company with nearly 2,600 lodging properties in the United States
and 66 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and
franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton,
Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn,
SpringHill Suites and Ramada International brand names; develops and operates
vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club International,
Horizons, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Marriott Grand Residence Club brands;
operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing
through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The
company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., has approximately 129,000
employees, and was ranked as the lodging industry's most admired company and one
of the best places to work for by FORTUNE®. For more information or
reservations, please visit the web site at www.marriott.com.
Eagle Realty Group, a full-service commercial real estate company,
offers a comprehensive range of services covering three core real estate areas:
Investment Management offers asset management and investment advisory services;
Residential Property Management serves apartment and condominium communities;
and NAI Eagle provides commercial property management and brokerage services.
The organization currently oversees investment portfolios consisting of over 25
million square feet of all types of real estate across the U.S. valued in excess
of $2.3 billion.
Winegardner & Hammons, Inc., is a full-service hotel management company with a reputation for progressive and successful hospitality management. The WHI
owned/managed portfolio includes resorts, all-suite, extended-stay, full service
and conference center hotels in many diverse markets across the U.S. WHI
currently manages over 30 hotels in the U.S. For more information on WHI, visit www.whihotels.com.
About The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company: The Western-Southern Life Insurance Company is
one of the highest rated insurance companies in the nation, earning top rating from Standard & Poor's, Duff &
Phelps, and A.M. Best, the insurance rating agencies. With assets exceeding $8 billion, the Western-Southern
Enterprise provides a wide range of insurance and investment services.
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