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(Jacksonville, FL November 6, 2007) - Janice Dailey, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Riverfront has received InterContinental Hotels Group's highest sales and marketing honor, the IHG 2007 Best of the Best - Crowne Plaza Director of Sales of the Year Award.

Nominees from all IHG North American Crowne Plaza hotels were evaluated based on performance that goes above and beyond normal job responsibilities by providing outstanding and unique service to the property, to the guests and to the community.

Under Dailey's leadership the Crowne Plaza Jacksonville sales team has already exceeded sales goals for 2007 (ending December), and was honored earlier this year with four Eagle Awards from the Crowne Plaza National Sales Summit. These included the overall team award for New Hotel Opening Performance; the hotel converted from the Hilton brand to Crowne Plaza in March 2006.

Dailey serves on the Crowne Plaza National Sales Advisory Committee, as well as locally on the Gator Bowl Association Committee and the Convention & Visitors Bureau sales sub-committee. She is a member of the Hotel Sales & Marketing Association International, SKAL, an international association for travel and tourism professionals, and the Religious Conference Managers' Association.

Mike Keeler, General Manager of the Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Riverfront said, "We are so proud of Janice for this outstanding and well-deserved honor. She contributes so much to all aspects of our operation and to the community. We are fortunate to have someone with Janice's professionalism, leadership, sales acumen and customer focus leading our sales and marketing team. This award truly shines a national spotlight on our hotel and our city."

Dailey was honored during a special ceremony held during the 2007 IHG Americas Investors & Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas, October 22-24, 2007. An award trophy and medallion were presented in recognition of her exemplary service. More than 4,000 franchise owners, operators and company officials attended the 2007 IHG Americas Investors & Leadership Conference. "It is with great pleasure that I recognize Janice Dailey for providing one of the best guest experiences in our industry," said Steve Porter, president, the Americas, IHG.

About Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Riverfront

Opened in 1964 as the Hilton Jacksonville, the hotel became the Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Riverfront in March 2006 and recently completed more than $4 million in renovations. The 292-room property boasts private walk-out balconies--many overlooking the St. Johns River, 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, a fitness center, and an outdoor pool and sundeck.

In 2007, the Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Riverfront became the first hotel in Duval County to earn the Green Lodging Certification from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Crowne Plaza Jacksonville is owned by MHI Hospitality Corporation.

About MHI

MHI Hospitality Corporation is a self-advised hotel investment company organized in August 2004. As a REIT, MHI owns hotel properties operating under well-known national hotel brands such as Hilton, InterContinental Hotels Groups and Starwood Hotels and Resorts.

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