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FelCor Lodging Trust Announces Roxanne Bianchi as Vice President of Income Tax

Press Release: FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated
December 16, 2004
IRVING, TX -- FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated (NYSE: FCH), the nation's second largest public hotel real estate investment trust (REIT), yesterday announced the appointment of Roxanne Bianchi as Vice President of Income Tax. Ms. Bianchi, a certified public accountant (CPA), has extensive experience with REIT compliance and reporting. With more than 20 years tax experience, Ms. Bianchi will be involved in the preparation of FelCor's tax disclosures and federal and state income tax compliance.

Ms. Bianchi, 45, was most recently with US Restaurant Properties, Inc., a Dallas-based REIT, where she was tax manager. In her tenure with US Restaurant Properties, Ms. Bianchi was responsible for all tax functions. Prior to US Restaurant Properties, Ms. Bianchi was with Trammell Crow Company and also has held various tax positions with Halliburton Energy Services, Ernst and Young and Accor Economy Lodging.

"We are extremely pleased to have Roxanne join FelCor," said Lester C. Johnson, FelCor's Senior Vice President and Controller. "Roxanne has significant experience in income tax reporting in the REIT industry, and is an excellent addition to our team."

Ms. Bianchi received a bachelor's degree in Accounting from The University of Texas at Arlington.

FelCor is the nation's second largest public hotel REIT and the nation's largest owner of full service, all-suite hotels. FelCor's consolidated portfolio is comprised of 145 hotels, located in 32 states and Canada. FelCor owns 69 full service, all-suite hotels, and is the largest owner of Embassy Suites Hotels and Doubletree Guest Suites® hotels. FelCor's portfolio also includes 67 hotels in the upscale and full service segments. FelCor has a current market capitalization of approximately $3.1 billion. Additional information can be found on FelCor's Web site at http://www.felcor.com .

With the exception of historical information, the matters discussed in this news release include "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws that are qualified by cautionary statements contained herein and in FelCor's filings with the SEC.

Source: FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated