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Five Airport Hotels Offer Free Parking ST. LOUIS, MO (SLFP.com), February 27, 2005 - Five hotels, located in close proximity to St. Louis Lambert International Airport, have introduced a Stay and Park FREE program. Hilton St. Louis Airport, Best Western Airport, Sheraton Westport Hotels, Holiday Inn Westport, and Best Western Westport, all properties of St. Louis based Lodging Hospitality Management, are offering up to 7 days Free parking for just the cost of a single night's stay. Hotel accommodations sleep up to 4 adults. Travelers can stay one night before or after their trip. FREE shuttle service to and from Lambert International Airport is provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Well lit, patrolled lots keep your vehicle safe and secure. Rates offered are available exclusively through www.stayandparkfree.com Drury Hotels Rated #1 in 2004 Hospitality Index ST. LOUIS, MO (SLFP.com), February 27, 2005 - Market Metrix, LLC, the leading provider of market research services for the hospitality industry, has announced that Drury Inns rated #1 in the Mid-Price w/o Food & Beverage segment of the Market Metrix Hospitality Index for the year 2004. The Market Metrix Hospitality Index, based on 35,000 consumer interviews each quarter, is the largest and most in-depth measure of hotel, airline and car rental performance available today. According to Jonathan Barsky, Ph.D., Partner in Market Metrix, "Drury Hotels are different than other mid-priced hotels - perhaps because they are a 30-year-old family owned company." Sharing comments directly from survey participants, Dr. Barsky added: "With a loyal and growing base of raving fans, Drury Hotels are known for their 'many extras' such as 'soda in frig, popcorn in microwave, pool and hot tub, free long distance, and outstanding breakfast'. Drury delivers a unique combination of 'delightful rooms', 'very friendly staff' and a 'happy hour before dinner' that create guests who are willing to 'go out of my way to stay at a Drury Inn' because 'it's my favorite place to stay'." Drury Inns is the only hotel system to offer Free QUIKSTART® Breakfast, Free Evening Beverages & Snacks, Free Long Distance and Free High-Speed Internet at all of its locations. Drury Inns, Inc. is a Missouri-based, family-owned and operated hotel system with more than 115 hotels in 17 states, from Colorado to North Carolina and from New Mexico to Michigan. Brands include Drury Inn & Suites, Drury Inn, Drury Suites, Drury Plaza, Pear Tree Inn by Drury, as well as other hotels in the mid-price hotel segment. For a complete listing of all Drury hotels or for reservations, visit www.druryhotels.com or call 1-800-325-0481. Marriott Launches Diversity Outreach Initiative ST. LOUIS, MO (SLFP.com), February 27, 2005 - Marriott International, Inc. has expanded goals for its Diversity Outreach Initiative, including: $1 billion pledged to minority- and women-owned suppliers over the next five years. Relationships with four newly signed minority- and women-owned and managed financial services firms. Minority owners and franchisees to double in five years. These goals were reported to a subcommittee of Marriott's Board of Directors, known as the "Committee for Excellence," which is focused on achieving the highest levels of diversity in the lodging industry. The committee is chaired by board member George Munoz, principal of Munoz Investment Banking Group, LLC. Membership includes board members Debra L. Lee, president and chief operating officer of Black Entertainment Television (BET); Harry J. Pearce, former chairman of Hughes Electronics Corporation; and William J. Shaw, president and chief operating officer of Marriott International; as well as six other senior executives who represent various disciplines throughout the company. "Our diversity outreach has created opportunities for us to benefit from the talent and expertise from organizations who share our vision and commitment to excellence," said J.W. Marriott, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of Marriott International. "With more than $210 million in expenditures in 2004 -- a 40 percent increase over 2003 -- we are on track to achieve $1 billion with diverse suppliers over the next five years and have established our continued lodging industry leadership." Marriott also announced that it has signed agreements with minority- and women-owned financial institutions, who will provide Marriott with services for projects ranging from financing hotels to managing money market funds, and are assisting the company with other capital market transactions. Archived Hotel News: Marriott to Invest $190 Million in Global Bedding Makeover to Retain Guest Loyalty Holiday Inn Westport Undergoing $4 Million Renovation The St. Louis Hotels Guide is owned and maintained by the Moore Design Group for the sole purpose of disseminating news and information about the Metropolitan Saint Louis area. Text or graphics may not be copied, rewritten or distributed in any manner whatsoever without written permission. For more information, contact editor@slfp.com All rights reserved world wide © 1997 - 2005 Moore Design Group.

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