Article: John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc. to Rebrand Property under Marriott Flag; The Collins Plaza Hotel in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Undergoes Renovation as Part of Conversion.

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. & CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2004

Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc. (AMEX:JQH) today announced the Collins Plaza Hotel in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, will be rebranded as the Cedar Rapids Marriott in Q3 2004. The conversion, coupled with the property's multi-million-dollar renovation, is part of John Q. Hammons Hotels' long-term strategy for continued growth in the Cedar Rapids market. The property is owned and managed by John Q. Hammons Hotels, the nation's leading independent builder, developer, owner and manager of upscale full-service hotels, resorts and suites.

"The renovation and ...

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