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Hamilton Park Hotel and Conference Center Takes Top Honors at Destination Hotels & Resorts' Annual Sales Meeting Corporate Recognition Given to Premier Meetings Facility

FLORHAM PARK, NJ - February 2, 2007--Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center, managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts (DH&R), was given the "outstanding customer focus award" for its ability to provide the highest level of meeting service at the company's recent annual sales meeting. The New Jersey property was applauded for receiving the highest scores on DH&R's meeting planner surveys indicating meeting planners' intent to book a meeting and return to the property.

Other honors bestowed upon Hamilton Park for sales performance included recognition for national sales manager Kerry McMahon as DH&R's "rookie of the year" and her inclusion in the prestigious Chairman's Club, whose members exceed 115% of their annual revenue goal during the calendar year. McMahon, who has been with the property for just over a year, focuses primarily on the financial and insurance markets. National sales manager Tami Haupt was named to DH&R's President's Club, recognizing those who exceed 100% of their annual revenue goal during the calendar year.

"It's truly an honor to be recognized by one's own company," says Steve Sackman, Regional Director of Sales and Marketing for Destination Hotels & Resorts, Northeast. "Hamilton Park's ability to anticipate the needs of meeting planners and ensure their future business needs has brought us numerous accolades this past year. This latest recognition reflects our clients' confidence in Hamilton Park's operations team, and emphasizes the outstanding quality offered by the conference services staff."

Meetings East magazine recently gave the property its "Best of the East Award," which came on the heels of the "Planner's Choice Award" in the conference services category from the readers of Meeting News Magazine, the "Award for Excellence" from Corporate Meetings & Incentives magazine as one of the 10 best conference centers in the country, and the "Best Facility of the Year" honor from Meeting Planners International, New Jersey.

Set on 13 acres of rolling woodlands in New Jersey's historic Morristown area, just 20 minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport, Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center presents a beautiful setting for corporate gatherings, social occasions, weddings and leisure stays. The property, which is Fortune 500's preferred venue of choice, features 219 guest rooms and suites, 40 meeting rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, a range of exquisite dining options and a full-service business center.

Destination Hotels & Resorts is a privately held lodging management company headquartered in suburban Denver, Colo. With 30 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the fifth largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The company's portfolio features more than 7,000 guest rooms, 13 golf courses and 10 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Houston, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, San Diego, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Palm Springs, Jackson Hole, Maui and Lake Tahoe. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com.