COUNTRY INNS & SUITES BY CARLSON CELEBRATES ITS 20th ANNIVERSARY WITH DESTINATION REUNION SWEEPSTAKES

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MINNEAPOLIS – May 14, 2007 – Country Inns & Suites By Carlson, the mid-tier lodging brand of Minneapolis-based Carlson Hotels Worldwide, is celebrating its 20th anniversary throughout 2007 by offering an exciting destination reunion sweepstakes to help people reconnect with family and friends. The sweepstakes, which runs May 14 through August 31, 2007, features a grand prize trip for 20, including airfare and lodging, to one of the top 20 family-friendly reunion destinations selected by Country Inns & Suites. More information about these locations and registration for the sweepstakes are available on their special reunion website at www.countryinns20years.com.

In addition to the grand prize reunion trip for 20, the sweepstakes includes other great prizes, such as gift cards to T.G.I. Friday's® and 20 StoryBook Digital Scrapbooks from the scrap booking experts at Creative Memories.

"As destination reunions continue to grow in popularity, families are looking for locations that combine a variety of attractions with comfortable, affordable lodging," said Steve Mogck, executive vice president and brand leader of Select Service Hotels for Carlson Hotels Worldwide. "With more than 400 hotels in the US and Canada, Country Inns & Suites can be found in many of North America's most popular vacation destinations. So whether your reunion includes 10 or 100 people, we have the ability to host the entire group and make their stay special."

Now is the perfect time to gather with family or friends and plan that special reunion. According to a recent survey from VacationSpot.com, 73 percent of respondents said they attend reunions that last between a weekend and one week. This trend clearly points toward longer reunions, so it's important to choose a destination that provides ample entertainment options outside of planned reunion events. With that in mind, Country Inns & Suites selected 20 locations in the U.S. and Canada for great destination reunions. Visit www.countryinns20years.com to learn more about the locations, get reunion planning tips and share your favorite reunion memories.

Country Inns & Suites By Carlson is the ultimate lodging option for reunions of any kind. Featuring a homey atmosphere, Country Inns & Suites offers complimentary hot breakfast, swimming pools, exercise equipment and even a "Read It & Return" Lending Library with an expanded assortment of books. Reservations for all Country Inns & Suites By Carlson properties can be made through the Web site at www.countryinns.com, by calling toll-free 800-456-4000, or contacting a travel professional.

Country Inns & Suites By Carlson is part of Minneapolis, Minn.-based Carlson Hotels Worldwide®, whose operations also include Regent Hotels & Resorts; Radisson Hotels & Resorts®; Park Plaza® Hotels & Resorts and Park Inn®. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2007, Country Inns & Suites offers accommodations that feature traditional architecture and sophisticated residential interior design with hardwood flooring and signature lobby fireplace. Each hotel welcomes guests with services and amenities to meet the needs of both business and leisure travelers. There are currently more than 400 Country Inns & Suites By Carlson locations worldwide.

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