Hawthorn Suites Becomes Sponsor Of Sath

(Friday, March 30, 2007) - To expand its initiatives to better serve travelers with disabilities, Hawthorn Suites – the all-suites, extended stay hotel brand – has become a sponsor of The Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality (SATH).

"We are excited about Hawthorn's dedication to our project and welcome the brand into our family of sponsors who recognize the growing importance of the market for travelers with disabilities," said Steve Mydanick, Director of Corporate Affairs for SATH.

"Hawthorn Suites is committed to addressing the needs of all its guests, including travelers with disabilities," commented Roy E. Flora, Chief Operating Officer of US Franchise Systems, Inc. (USFS), parent company of the franchisor of the Hawthorn Suites hotel brand. "We look forward to Hawthorn's active participation with SATH and expect our involvement to have positive impact on our continued commitment to providing quality accommodations and service to travelers with disabilities."

Microtel Inns & Suites, also franchised by USFS, was the first hotel brand to become a sponsor of SATH and has been involved with the organization since 2004.

SATH is a nonprofit educational membership organization. Its mission is to raise awareness of the needs of all travelers with disabilities, remove physical and attitudinal barriers to free access, and expand travel opportunities in the U.S. and abroad. Members include travel professionals, consumers with disabilities and other individuals and corporations. For information, visit www.sath.org.

Hawthorn Suites offers ADA-rooms throughout its chain with spacious one-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens and studio suites with wet bars. Amenities include daily complimentary hot breakfast buffet and Wednesday evening social hour, and free high-speed Internet (wired and wireless) access. Most hotels feature meeting space, swimming pool, exercise facilities, guest laundry, on-site convenience store, valet and grocery shopping services. Guests can earn free nights at Hawthorn Suites and other Hyatt hotel brands by taking advantage of Hawthorn Suites' partnership in the Hyatt Gold Passport® frequency program.

There are currently 100 Hawthorn Suites hotels open or under construction across the U.S., Australia, Dubai, Israel, Kuwait and Turkey. Reservations may be booked online at www.hawthorn.com or by calling 1-800-527-1133 toll-free. All properties are independently owned and operated.

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