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HAMILTON PARK HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER NAMED
"BEST FACILITY OF THE YEAR" BY MEETING PLANNERS INTERNATIONAL, NEW JERSEY

FLORHAM PARK, NJ, October 13, 2005 - Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center has been named the "Best Facility of the Year" by Meeting Planners International (MPI), New Jersey. The award is given in recognition of a facility that has exceeded expected performance by providing outstanding and conspicuous service at an MPI-NJ chapter program or event during the year. Hamilton Park was presented the award for a "Salsa" event created for MPI, which included a variety of salsas, margaritas, mariachi bands, and theatrical style décor.

"We have been setting the standard for meetings and conferences in this area for a number of years," says Joe Crimmins, Managing Director of the property, which is managed by Destinations Hotels & Resorts. "With this recognition by MPI, coupled with our recent "Award for Excellence" from Corporate Meetings & Incentives as one of the 10 best conference centers in the country, we're obviously succeeding in offering the best conference services available."

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

Destination Hotels & Resorts is investing $25 million in capital improvement projects for the Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center to update facilities and services which will significantly strengthen the stature of this magnificent property. The project will commence in November.

For additional information call (800) 321-5000 and or access the hotel's website at www.hamiltonparkhotel.com.

Destination Hotels & Resorts is a privately held lodging management company located in Englewood, Colo. With 33 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, DH&R is the fifth largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The company's portfolio features more than 8,000 guest rooms, 15 golf courses and 10 full-service spas. DH&R properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including New York, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Boston, San Diego, Aspen, 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.