Press Release: La Quinta Corporation
June 14, 2002
DALLAS, TX-- Increasing its presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, La Quinta® Corporation (NYSE: LQI) proudly
announces the opening of its new DFW Airport South location. The new five-story, 168 room La Quinta Inn & Suites-DFW
Airport South hotel is located near the intersection of Highway 183 and Esters Dr. at 4105 W. Airport Freeway,
just minutes from the airport.
The La Quinta Inn & Suites-DFW Airport South location is the Dallas-based company's second hotel to open in
the area in the last year. With the opening of the new DFW Airport South property, there are now 21 locations in
the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
"The opening of our new DFW Airport South prototype hotel underscores the company's efforts to grow our brand
nationally, internationally and closer to home, in Dallas," said Francis W. "Butch" Cash, president
and chief executive officer of La Quinta Corporation. "With one of the nation's major airports nearby, DFW
South will provide leisure and business travelers with an affordable and conveniently located lodging alternative."
The La Quinta Inn & Suites-DFW Airport South features four different room choices: standard rooms with two
full-size beds, king rooms or king rooms with a sofa/sleeper for longer stays, and one-room suites for families
or business travelers desiring extra space. Enhanced amenities unique to this property include large 27" televisions
with Web TV and ergonomic P-top desks with convenient built-in dataport access.
This property also features 2400 sq. ft. of meeting space, complimentary airport shuttle service, a business center,
onsite guest laundry facilities, an outdoor heated swimming pool with spa, exercise room, complimentary continental
breakfast, and free USA Today newspapers.
About La Quinta Corporation
Dallas-based La Quinta Corporation, a mid-scale, limited-service lodging company, owns, operates or franchises
over 330 La Quinta Inns and La Quinta Inn & Suites in 33 states. For more information about La Quinta, please
visit its website at www.laquinta.com or for reservations at any La Quinta
hotel call 1-800-531-5900.
SOURCE: La Quinta Corporation