According to Jon Leven, senior vice president of marketing for US Franchise Systems (USFS), parent company of the franchisor of the America's Best Inns & Suites brand, "Landcom Hospitality Management has a record of successfully operating hotels. With a great location and strong management team, all indicators point that this property will be a great success." Landcom Hospitality Management also owns 10 hotels in Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee.

The two-story, 60-room America's Best Inn offers single, double and Jacuzzi room accommodations, meeting rooms, outdoor swimming pool, expanded cable television with CNN, HBO, ESPN, and daily complimentary continental breakfast. Guests can enjoy membership in the America's Best Traveler frequent guest program.

"We are excited about opening under the America's Best Inns flag," said Sherry Smith, general manager of the new property. "The brand offers great quality and value for both the business and leisure traveler." There are five additional America's Best Inns & Suites hotels open in Alabama in Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile and Montgomery (two).

There are currently 103 America's Best Inns & Suites hotels open or under construction. For reservations, contact 1-800-237-8466 toll-free, or visit www.americasbestinns.com online to access information and make reservations instantly.

US Franchise Systems, Inc. is based in Atlanta, GA. In November 2000, business interests of the Pritzker family of Chicago, Ill., which also own other hospitality businesses and assets, including Hyatt Hotels and numerous manufacturing, health-care, natural resources, businesses and assets, recognized USFS' potential and acquired the company.

All hotels are independently owned and operated.

Source:usfsi.com