The hotel project is the latest of many economic and civic contributions that Palmer has
made to the community where he was born and has spent much of his life. In addition to the
employment provided by the country club and his automobile dealership, he has been closely
involved with the local hospital and other health-care facilities in the area and created the Winnie
Palmer Nature Reserve, a community park dedicated to his late wife. The major county airport
bears his name.
"The mid-priced, all-suite concept is ideal for this market," said Mark G. Laport, president and
CEO of Concord Hospitality. "Its spacious suites with separate areas for sleeping, working and
relaxing are well-suited for golfers and other leisure guests, as well as for business travelers
visiting the area. It also will have strong appeal for social functions held at the country club."
Other area attractions include St. Vincent College, Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve, Fallingwater,
Idlewild Park, historic Ligonier and the year-round activities in the Laurel Highland Mountains.
The smoke-free hotel will feature complimentary daily breakfast buffet, in-suite
microwave and mini-fridge, pull-out sofa bed, free high-speed Internet access, swimming pool
and whirlpool/spa, fitness room and on-site business services.
About Palmer Hospitality, L.P.
Palmer Hospitality, L.P., is an entity created by Arnold Palmer, the golf professional
whose legendary career includes 92 national and international championships, 62 of them on the
regular PGA Tour during his prime playing years. These followed an impressive formative
amateur career that pealced with his victory in the 1954 U.S. Amateur Championship. Most
prominent among the professional titles were four Masters, two British Opens and the
memorable U.S. Open Championship at Cherry Hills in 1960. For nearly a half century, Palmer
has been one ofthe best-Imown sportsmen and businessmen in the world. For more information,
please visit www.amoldpalmer.com.
About Concord Hospitality
Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company, an award-winning hotel management and
development company based in Raleigh-Durham, N.C., manages over 70 hotels with more than
8,000 guest rooms in 15 states and two Canadian providences. The company operates under such
well-known industry elite brands as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and Choice Hotels, is an approved
franchisee for Starwood, and also operates an independent boutique hotel. Formed in 1985,
Concord was recently listed as one ofthe top management companies in the nation by
independent sources, and recently won Marriott's elite Partnership Circle award for the sixth
time. Concord properties are some of the most awarded hotels in the country, having won nearly
30 honors in the past two years alone, including Marriott's Hotel of the Year and Developer of
the Year awards. For more information, visit www.concordhotels.com.