MINNEAPOLIS Country Inns & Suites by Carlson opened 45 new hotels and signed 52 license agreements in 2000. The brand also announced the opening of its 250th hotel, located in Houston, near the airport.
During the fourth quarter of 2000, the brand opened 10 new hotels and signed eight license agreements. Its systemwide revenues grew 25% during that time.
Hotels that debuted in the fourth quarter include: Pittsburgh; Manchester, CT; Elgin, IL; Orlando; Macedonia, OH; Columbus, OH; Goldsboro, NC; Helen, GA; Harlingen, TX; and Richmond, VA.
The company also began construction on seven properties during the fourth quarter of 2000 which include: Gettysburg, PA; Mesquite, TX; Lansing, MI; Mathews, NC; Orlando; Pella, IA; and Manchester, TN. (2/9/01)