SHERATON ATLANTA HOTEL APPOINTS NEW NATIONAL SALES MANAGERS

ATLANTA, GA. (September, 2003) - Steve Houser, director of sales and marketing for the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel is pleased to announce the appointments of Ed Hauptmann and Vicki Penchosky. Both experienced hospitality industry professionals, Hauptmann will handle the hotel's association and corporate business in Chicago and the Midwest and Penchosky is responsible for a multiple market mix.
Prior to joining the Sheraton Atlanta, Hauptmann served as sales manager for the Westin Peachtree Plaza where he handled the Chicago and Midwest markets and director of sales and marketing for the Atlanta Marriott Gwinnett Place for seven years.

Previously, Penchosky was director of sales and marketing for the West Coast Grand Hotel on Fifth Avenue in Seattle. Penchosky is a member of Meeting Planners International, American Society of Association Executives and Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International.

"I am excited to have such skilled professionals on board our hotel's sales team," said Steve Houser. "I look forward to using their experience to help increase the awareness of our hotel and its exciting expansion."

The Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, owned by Amerimar Enterprises, Inc. and Angelo, Gordon & Co., is located in the heart of lively downtown Atlanta, two blocks from Peachtree Street. Featuring an eclectic mix of classic American designs and styles, the hotel redefines accommodations for the next century. Upon completion of the expansion, the hotel will offer 760 guest rooms and suites and a total of 83,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and event space. Beautiful ballrooms and break-out rooms flexibly accommodate a variety of events, supported by complete technical and A/V capabilities. In addition, guests can take advantage of an indoor/outdoor swimming pool and garden area; poolside bar; 24-hour, state-of-the-art fitness center and three restaurants including Fandangles, which features eight Georgia themed signature martinis and innovative American cuisine.