Press Release - June 22, 2011

Merrillville, IN (June 22, 2011) - Bruce White, the founder, chairman and CEO of White Lodging was recently awarded the J. Patrick Leahy Lifetime Achievement Award from the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association during the National Restaurant Association Show at McCormick Place.

The J. Patrick Leahy Lifetime Achievement Award is given annually by the IHLA to an individual who has had a successful career of high achievement, a lifelong commitment to the hotel industry, and who has made significant contributions to the hospitality industry in Illinois.

A respected leader among hotel operators, White was selected for his long-time commitment, outstanding leadership and high level of excellence in the hospitality industry. White's hotel industry experience spans three decades and includes development and operational responsibility of 155 hotels in 18 states and over 6,500 employees, representing a management company portfolio of leading brands including Marriott International, Hyatt, Hilton, Intercontinental, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts.

White Lodging Services Corporation - was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana. White Lodging is a fully integrated hotel ownership, development, and operations company – a recognized leader that has defined and cultivated the ability to achieve consistent, sustainable growth among mid- to large-scale hotels across the country. Their current portfolio consists of over 155 hotels in 18 states and encompasses representation of the following leading brands: Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Global, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, InterContinental Hotel Group, and Carlson Hotels Worldwide.

For more information about White Lodging, please visit www.whitelodging.com or call 219-472-2900.

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