Renaissance Concourse Hotel Recognized by AAA and TripAdvisor.com

    /24-7PressRelease/ - ATLANTA, GA, July 18, 2007 - The Renaissance Concourse Hotel, "Atlanta Airport's Premier Hotel-Where Life and Business Soar," has just been named a Travelers' Choice award-winner for 2006 by TripAdvisor.com, and for the third consecutive year, a Four-Diamond Award recipient from the American Automobile Association (AAA). TripAdvisor.com, a worldwide Internet travel site, awarded the Atlanta, Georgia hotel the city's only spot in the prestigious Best in Top 25 U.S. Cities category.

Located near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the Atlanta airport hotel offers business and leisure travelers a distinctive experience with soaring spaces, panoramic views, a sophisticated urban chic ambiance, savvy service and imaginative dining. All this is coupled with the convenience of being both next to Atlanta Airport and just minutes from downtown Atlanta.

"The staff at the Renaissance Concourse Hotel is committed to the best in customer service and to offering a comprehensive list of amenities to our guests," said Dave Williamson, general manager of the Atlanta, Georgia airport hotel. "We are honored to receive such incredible acknowledgement by TripAdvisor and AAA, and particularly by individual travelers whose positive comments about our hotel have made this recognition possible. It is a tribute to how the staff works closely with guests to address their every need."

According to tripadvisor.com, this year's Travelers' Choice award-winners were determined by a combination of TripAdvisor's Popularity Index and traveler ratings of specific attributes. TripAdvisor's Popularity Index is a proprietary algorithm that determines traveler satisfaction based on a variety of sources, including TripAdvisor hotel reviews and travel articles and opinions found throughout the Internet.

According to AAA, its Lodging Four-Diamond Awards are presented to hotel properties that focus on customer satisfaction at every level. This includes a premier experience, superior personal service, first class amenities and impressive surroundings.

The four-diamond symbol will be included in the property's listing in the 2007 AAA TourBook guide, in print and on AAA's Web site, www.AAA.com. The guide is published yearly to assist customers with their travel related plans. AAA Auto Club South is the fourth-largest affiliate of the AAA federation, with more than 4 million members in the Southeast.

The Atlanta, GA hotel, now undergoing $4.5+ million in renovations that includes its award-winning, top Atlanta restaurant, the Concorde Grill & Bar, expansion and updating of meeting space, updating of all customer areas including lobby and restrooms, expansion and updating of the fitness center. The hotel is home to one of Atlanta's most unique views as it is positioned near the runways of the world's busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

About the Renaissance Concourse Hotel
At the Renaissance Concourse Hotel near the Atlanta Airport, enjoy superior service and extraordinary surroundings. Take advantage of the convenience of an Atlanta airport hotel, as well as the award-winning luxury of Renaissance, one of the world's most respected hotel chains. Situated only one mile from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, this hotel offers complimentary airport transportation and is easily accessible from all of Atlanta's major expressways. Uncommon in most airport hotels, the Renaissance is constructed with advanced acoustical design that minimizes noise, yet still allows for enormous windows with magnificent views. Each guest room opens onto the beautiful 11-story atrium, creating a center of activity and a welcoming sight for arriving attendees. Engage in the casual dining atmosphere and exceptional American cuisine offered at the Concorde Grill. Discover sophisticated elegance at the luxurious Renaissance Concourse Hotel by the Atlanta Airport. For more information, call (404) 209-9999, or visit www.renaissanceconcourse.com.

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