We are excited about these new investments and expanding our already geographically diverse portfolio with two AAA Four Diamond downtown Chicago hotels. Chicago is one of the top hotel markets in the nation with thriving demand generators, low near-term supply growth, a 24-hour downtown and a diversified commercial base. The expansion of the McCormick Place Convention Center in 2007 by over 800,000 square feet should also add further demand growth.

Jon Bortz