Press Release: Prime Hospitality Corp.
September 13, 2000
FAIRFIELD, NJ -- Prime Hospitality Corp. (NYSE: PDQ) announced yesterday that it has completed the sale of its
East Hartford, CT Wellesley Inn hotel, the seventh Wellesley Inn sold this year. The hotel, located at 333 Roberts
St., will continue to be operated as a Wellesley Inn under a 20-year franchise agreement.
The sale represents Prime's 18th hotel disposition this year and reflects its ongoing strategic initiative to divest
its hotel real estate while maintaining franchise rights. Prime intends to utilize the proceeds to repurchase stock,
retire debt, and/or invest in the growth of its brands. Since the beginning of the year, Prime has generated approximately
$190 million from the sales of assets which, in addition to the seven Wellesley Inns, includes four AmeriSuites,
two full-service hotels and five HomeGate hotels. In addition, Prime currently has several other assets under contract
or in negotiation.
Prime Hospitality Corp., one of the nation's premiere lodging companies, owns, manages, develops and franchises
233 hotels throughout the United States. The Company operates two proprietary brands, AmeriSuites® (all-suites)
and Wellesley Inns & Suites® (limited-service). Also within Prime's portfolio are owned and/or managed
hotels operated under franchise agreements with national hotels chains including Hilton, Radisson, Sheraton, Holiday
Inn and Ramada.
SOURCE: Prime Hospitality Corp.