>> On March 1st, 2002 Baymont Inns & Suites introduced their new room type called Ovations Rooms. Amenities include a pillow top mattress and Down pillows, an over-sized desk and ergonomic chair, complimentary bottled water and free lobby breakfast. The number of Ovations Rooms at each location are limited. (03/01/02)
>> WestCoast Hospitality Corporation purchases all the capital stock of Red Lion Hotels from Hilton Hotels Corporation. WestCoast will be doubling the total number of rooms in its hotel portfolio, from 8,600 rooms in 46 hotels located in 9 states to more than 15,000 rooms in 89 hotels located in 13 states. (01/02/02)