21.   Its hotels are operated under the Crowne Plaza, Doubletree, Hilton, Wyndham and other brand names.

22.   ITT Sheraton is expected to operate the hotel.

23.   Ladbroke operates Hilton hotels outside the U.S., while Hilton Hotels Corp. controls the brand within the U.S.

24.   Like all the other components of HFS, it does not own, manage or operate any hotels bearing its name.

25.   Ladbroke operates Hilton hotels outside the U.S., where Beverly Hills-based Hilton Hotels Corp. manages and franchises the brand.

26.   Ladbroke operates Hilton hotels outside the U.S., while Beverly Hills, California-based Hilton Hotels Corp. controls the brand within the U.S.

27.   Most bed-and-breakfast hotels are operated by just a few people.

28.   Much of the earnings growth will come from companies that own and operate their hotels, said Alex.

29.   Newman was born in New York, but raised in Atlantic City and Miami, where his parents operated hotels.

30.   Park Plaza operates one hotel in Phoenix and will be looking to add properties in Arizona as part of its expansion, Read said.