Embassy Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista South Celebrates Topping Out

Construction Progressing on Hotel and Conference Space

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. October 24, 2011

McLean, VA - October 21, 2011 - Embassy Suites Hotels, the upscale, all-suites hotel brand, has announced the “topping out” of Embassy Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista South, signifying the project has reached its maximum height and the structural framework is complete. Developed by Sierra Land Group, the 300-suite, 11-story hotel is being built by Hardin Construction at the corner of State Road 535 and Kyngs Heath Road in Kissimmee, Fla. Helman Hurley Charvat Peacock/ Architects, Inc. (HHCP) designed the hotel and Sierra Lodgings, Inc. will operate the property. Construction began in April 2011 and the hotel is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2012.

“We're thrilled to partner with Sierra Land Group on their first Embassy Suites property,” said Jim Holthouser, global head of Embassy Suites Hotels and Full Service Brands, Hilton Worldwide. “They were looking for a brand that will perform consistently, and Embassy Suites is a proven success across market conditions, commanding enviable satisfaction and loyalty scores. We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with Sierra Land Group.”

When the hotel opens in late 2012, it will house 40,000 square feet of meeting space, making it one of the largest Embassy Suites, in terms of meeting size, in the country. The space includes ballrooms, boardrooms, two outdoor terraces and pre function space.

The hotel will also feature all of the signature amenities standard at any Embassy Suites hotel, including a lush atrium, free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning, a complimentary two-hour Manager's Reception* each evening, two-room suites with a separate living area, private bedroom and wet bar fitted with a microwave, mini-fridge and coffee maker. Suites will also be equipped with two flat-screen high-definition televisions. The property will also offer complimentary fitness and business centers.

“We are pleased to bring an Embassy Suites to Osceola County,” stated Eric Rosenbaum, vice president of Sierra Lodgings, Inc., a subsidiary of Sierra Land Group. “Embassy Suites is an exciting brand with tremendous guest loyalty,” says Rosenbaum, “and our two organizations share the same passion and commitment to delivering exceptional customer service to our guests.”

The hotel is expected to employ approximately 200 team members upon completion.

For more information on Embassy Suites Hotels, please visit www.embassysuites.com. For development queries, please visit www.embassyfranchise.com.

About Embassy Suites Hotels

Founded in 1984, Embassy Suites Hotels defines the upscale, all-suites segment and today has 212 hotels, with more than 30 in the pipeline. With spacious two-room suites, engaging team members and an inviting atrium environment, guests are welcome to put their feet up and feel right at home. Embassy Suites' free, cooked-to-order breakfast helps guests gear up for their day, while the nightly Manager's Reception with complimentary appetizers and beverages offers guests a great way to wind down. To learn more, visit www.embassysuites.com.

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,750 hotels and timeshare properties, with 615,000 rooms in 85 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. For more information about the company, visit www.HiltonWorldwide.com or connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.HiltonWorldwide.com/Media.

*Service of alcohol subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age.

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