More hotels reserve space at National Harbor $2 billion project

Less than two months since announcing the expansion of the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at National Harbor, the 350-acre waterfront community and resort rising from the banks of the Potomac River just south of the new Woodrow Wilson Bridge, Prince George's County Executive Jack Johnson and The Peterson Companies today jointly unveiled a roster of five new hospitality partners for the project. With today's announcement, the total number of units at National Harbor stands close to 3,000.

'Since the very beginning, I knew that National Harbor was going to be history in the making for Prince George's County,' Johnson said. 'We are very pleased that these hotels are coming to National Harbor. The investments they are making will provide Prince George's County residents with quality hospitality and entertainment venues right in their own backyards.'

With the news that five of the nation's most familiar and esteemed hotel and timeshare companies will weigh anchor at National Harbor, joining with Gaylord National, the Potomac's new waterfront town takes another major step toward its spring 2008 grand opening.

'We are pleased and excited to welcome aboard five, more iconic names in the area of hospitality,' said Milton V. Peterson of The Peterson Companies, the developer of National Harbor. 'Fairfield Resorts, Hilton's Hampton Inn and Suites, Residence Inn by Marriott and Westin all have earned a reputation for quality, style, comfort and taste - values that are totally synonymous with our vision for National Harbor. We look forward to working with them to make National Harbor the premier dining, entertainment and lodging destinations on the East Coast.'

Collectively, the five properties will have approximately 900 hotel and timeshare units on top of the previously announced 2,000-room Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, which is already under construction and has already booked over 600,000 room nights of convention business. The five just-announced hotel and timeshare companies estimate that they will have approximately 600 employees.

'As this new waterfront town continues to accelerate, we are profoundly grateful for the cooperation and support we have received and continue to receive from County Executive Jack Johnson, Council Chair Tom Dernoga, members of the Prince George's County Council, the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation and the many hard-working county employees who have shared and embraced our vision for National Harbor and the significant economic impact it will have on all Prince George's County residents,' Peterson said. 'Without their commitment to this project, National Harbor would still be in dry dock.'

The Maryland Department of Transportation, working in conjunction with the Prince George's County government, is providing unparalleled access to National Harbor from the new Woodrow Wilson Bridge.



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