The Wall Street Transcript Publishes Analyst Comments On Host Marriott in Lodging Industry Issue

Company Press Release
July 13, 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.

Maher asserts, ``We would focus investors' attention on Host Marriott Corporation (NYSE:HMT - news), the REIT. The REITs portfolio would be extremely hard to replicate, is somewhat insulated from new room supply, and pays an 8.5% dividend. So for REIT owners we would focus our attention on Host Marriott at this time.''

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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