Bass To Expand In Italy

VENICE, ITALY Bass Hotels and Resorts said it plans to quadruple its hotel supply in Italy over the next 10 years with the development of 60 Holiday Inn Hotels, potentially 80 Express by Holiday Inn properties, at least eight Crowne Plaza Hotels in major cities, and five Inter-Continental properties. The growth is expected to come through acquisitions, franchising, and management contracts. (5/4/01) SOURCE: HVS International