[HILLSBORO, TX, June 1, 2006] – Lodging Host Hotel Corp officially broke ground last month for a new 70-room Hampton Inn hotel to be located at 102 Dynasty Drive in Hillsboro, TX. The hotel will be easily accessible off Interstate 35 and within walking distance of the Prime Outlets shopping mall that features over 85 great brand name stores such as Gap, Eddie Bauer, Nike, Mikasa, and Tommy Hilfiger Clearance Store. Construction of the new Hampton Inn hotel is scheduled for completion by January 2007. 

“Hampton Inn is an ideal lodging product for the Hillsboro market,” said Kevin Hilchey, President of Lodging Host Hotel Corp. “Business and leisure travelers visiting the area will enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, meeting room, and complimentary wireless Internet access throughout the hotel. The same high-quality services and amenities associated with the Hampton Inn name will now be available in Hillsboro.”

Once completed, the new hotel will include additional amenities such as the all-new Cloud Nine Hampton Bed Experience, complimentary On The House Hot Breakfast served daily, complimentary high-speed Internet access, complimentary local telephone calls and the brand’s 100% Hampton satisfaction guarantee which guarantees each guest full satisfaction or their night’s stay is free. Guest rooms will also feature an in-room coffee maker, iron and ironing board, and executive desk standard in every room.

Lodging Host Hotel Corp has operated as a hospitality development and management company based in Longview Texas since 1984. They currently operate fourteen hotel properties in Texas, Virginia, Florida, and New Mexico. InterContinental Hotels Group, Hilton Hotels, Choice Hotels, and Best Western International have recognized Lodging Host Hotel Corp for having top hotels within their franchisees. For more information regarding Lodging Host Hotel Corp, visit their website at www.lodginghost.com. Access the website of www.hillsboro-hotel.com for construction photos and updates.

Hampton is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation, recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises approximately 2,100 hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio includes many of the world’s best known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including Hilton®, Conrad®, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations Company® and Homewood Suites by Hilton®.