Business Editors/Travel Writers

OKLAHOMA CITY & SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 9, 2004

Superior Executive Staff Promises a First-Class Experience for

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Mr. John Q. Hammons celebrates the milestone of building his 150th property with the recent grand opening of the $30 million, 225-room Courtyard(R) by Marriott(R) Oklahoma City Downtown/Bricktown Hotel and Arena Parking. Located in Oklahoma City's Bricktown, one of the fastest growing entertainment districts in the Southwest, the new eight-story property and more than 600-space parking garage are owned by Mr. John Q. Hammons and managed by Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc. ...