Lodging Dynamics Names David Betham the GM of Courtyard by Marriott in Laie, Hawaii

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. January 05, 2015

Laie, Hawaii January 5, 2015 - Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group, today announced that Laie resident, David Betham, has accepted the position of General Manager for the new Courtyard by Marriott hotel set to open in Laie, Hawaii this summer.

"We are very happy and pleased that Dave has accepted this position," said Arthur Holman, vice president of operations for Lodging Dynamics. "We began our search some time ago and received great resumes from across the globe, many with connections to Hawaii and to Oahu. Ultimately, we narrowed our selection to a number of qualified applicants with local roots and ties ‐‐ we knew it was important to get the right person in place to lead this hotel. We met some amazing candidates through the process."

David Betham has an extensive hospitality background, gaining experience from hotels in Oahu in operations and finance positions for several hotel brands. He has also worked in a number of other travel‐related and tourism industries in Hawaii, including the Polynesian Cultural Center. David is a graduate of BYU ‐ Hawaii with a degree in Business Administration. Betham will oversee all aspects of the new hotel's operation, including implementation of brand service strategy and initiatives.

New General Manager, David Betham, said, "I am grateful for the opportunity to work in my back yard, and with members of our community. I am excited at the prospect of working with the outstanding team at Lodging Dynamics. Our Laie community has anxiously awaited this development, and we truly see this as a jewel for our community. I have full faith that as a team, we can make this property a jewel in Lodging Dynamics' portfolio, the owners' assets, and to our North Shore and Windward communities."

Located at 55‐400 Kamehameha Highway, the 144‐unit Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore offers convenient access to the Brigham Young University ‐ Hawaii campus, the Polynesian Cultural Center and all the local happenings in the North Shore area. The hotel features an upgraded outdoor swimming pool, a state‐of‐the‐art fitness center, guest laundry and meeting room. The hotel also boasts The Bistro - Eat. Drink. Connect.®, offering casual, flexible seating; easier access to higher quality and healthier menu options for breakfast; and light evening fare, including snacks so guests can unwind. Coffee lovers can also enjoy freshly brewed Starbucks coffee.

About Courtyard by Marriott

Courtyard by Marriott offers a refreshing environment that helps guests stay connected, productive and balanced. Intuitive services and design accommodate guests' needs for choice and control. With more than 950 locations in 38 countries and territories, Courtyard hotels participate in the award‐winning Marriott Rewards® frequent travel program that allows members to earn hotel points or airline miles for every dollar spent during each stay.

About Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group

Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group based in Provo, Utah is a nationally recognized and awarding‐winning, acquirer, developer, and operator of select‐service and extended stay properties in the United States. Founded in 1992 after acquiring their own properties, LDHG owns and operates hotels throughout the western United States and has several hotels under construction. For more information visit www.lodgingdynamics.com.