Company Press Release
July 11, 2000
NEW YORK, NY -- Eight leading analysts and top management from five sector firms examine the Lodging sector in
the latest issue of The Wall Street Transcript (212/952-7433) or http://www.twst.com/info/info127.htm.
In a vital review of this sector for investors and industry professionals, this valuable 62-page Special Issue
features:
1) Lodging Industry -- In an in-depth (16,300 words) Analyst Roundtable, David Anders, First Vice President at
Merrill Lynch, Michael Happel, Principal of Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, Bryan Maher, Vice President with Credit
Lyonnais Securities (USA), and Joyce Minor, Vice President at Lehman Brothers, examine the outlook for the sector
and share specific stock recommendations.
Minor highlights Starwood (NYSE:HOT), ``Starwood has hit the ball out of the park in terms of its RevPAR numbers
so far this year. In the first quarter Starwood posted 9.5% RevPAR growth at its same-store owned hotels, which
was much better than the 4%-type RevPAR growth numbers that most of its peers reported.''
This 62-page Special issue also features:
2) Lodging Stocks -- In an in-depth (3,200 words) Analyst Interview with Jason Ader, Senior Managing Director at
Bear, Stearns & Co.
3) Outlook for Cruise Lines -- In an in-depth (5,000 words) Analyst Interview with Brian Egger, Vice President
with Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, and Robin Farley, Senior Vice President at PaineWebber.
4) Outlook for Lodging -- In an in-depth (4,200 words) Analyst Interview with Keith Mills, Equity Analyst with
PaineWebber.
5) The TWST confidential Off-The-Record survey of management performance at 9 sector firms asked market insiders
about the ability of management teams to create shareholder value.
6) CEO interviews (average 2,500 words). Top management of five sector firms examine the outlook for their firm
and the sector. For a complete list of companies, see http://www.twst.com/info/info127.htm
To obtain a copy of this 62-page Lodging Industry issue, call (212) 952-7433 or see http://www.twst.com/info/info127.htm.
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