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Three Properties in White Lodging’s Portfolio Recognized by Conde Nast Traveler in its 29th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch named Top in the US for third consecutive year

Merrillville, IN. (October 19, 2016): White Lodging is pleased to announce three properties in its portfolio were recognized Tuesday by Conde Nast Traveler in its annual Readers’ Choice Awards.

The luxury publication polled its readers for a 29th year, leading to recognition for The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, the JW Marriott Indianapolis and the JW Marriott Austin.

After nearly 300,000 dedicated readers cast their votes for 7,394 , 606 cities, 500 cruise ships, and 236 islands to create the lists, White Lodging couldn’t be prouder to announce that:

· White Lodging took the top spot the third year in a row, with the Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch ranking No. 1 Top Resort in the US. · The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch also was named the No. 5 resort in the world. · On the list of The 50 Best Hotels in the World the JW Marriott Indianapolis came in at No. 25 and JW Marriott Austin came in at No. 42. · Narrowing down to The 10 Best Hotels in the U.S, the JW Marriott Indianapolis was ranked at No. 5 · The JW Marriott Indianapolis was No. 1 on the list of Top Hotels in America’s Midwest, and the JW Marriott Austin was No. 2 on the list of the Top Hotels in Texas

“These are incredible accomplishments for our properties, and they are tough accolades to win from the well-traveled audience of a very highly regarded outlet like Conde Nast Traveler,” said Dave Sibley, President & CEO. “We would like to recognize our passionate associates on the property teams who strive to provide the most refined experiences and memories for our guests every moment throughout their stay.”

About The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch: Brush Creek Ranch is a grand western destination offering an ultra-private collection of historic guest ranches set on a 30,000-acre working cattle ranch outside of Saratoga in south central Wyoming's North Platte River Valley. A Preferred Hotels & LEGEND® destination, ORVIS Dual-Endorsed Fly Fishing and Wing Shooting Lodge and Beretta Trident Lodge, Brush Creek Ranch features rolling hills, verdant river

MORE THREE PROPERTIES IN WHITE LODGING’S PORTFOLIO RECOGNIZED BY CONDE NAST TRAVELER IN ITS ANNUAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS PAGE 2 valleys, lush forests and majestic rock formations that create an environment where guests can escape in true luxury. The Brush Creek Ranch Lodging Collection includes the Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, Magee Homestead and French Creek Sportsman’s Club each of which appeals uniquely to family , adult romantic and wellness escapes, elite sportsman’s adventures, destination weddings and private corporate events. Offering an unsurpassed, all-inclusive luxury dude ranch adventure experience, Brush Creek Ranch provides a genuine Western spirit of hospitality and a vast array of outdoor activities that, coupled with an inspiring landscape and a dedication to sustainable ranching, come together to create an iconic leader in International luxury resort destinations. For more information about The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch or to inquire about rates call (307) 327-5284, email [email protected] orvisit www.BrushCreekRanch.com or on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About the JW Marriott Indianapolis: The JW Marriott Indianapolis opened in February 2011. The offers 1,005 guest rooms in a 33-story tower, and 103,000 square feet of onsite function space. The hotel is connected by a sky bridge to the Indiana Center and has three onsite, distinctive dining options, a full-service Starbucks, a state- of-the-art fitness center, an indoor pool and a multi-million dollar public art plaza. The JW Marriott Indianapolis has also been recognized by Conde Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Awards as number four in the top 15 hotels in the Midwest in 2015. For more information on the hotel, or to book a room, visit www.jwindy.com and follow the hotel on Twitter at @JWMarriottIndy and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/JWMarriottIndianapolis.

About JW Marriott Austin: The JW Marriott Austin opened in February 2015. The hotel is designed to host large conventions and meetings, with more than 112,000 square feet of event space, 42 meeting rooms and 1,012 guest rooms. The hotel has achieved a LEED Silver certification and two-star Austin Energy Green Building rating. The 34- story hotel is not only the largest hotel in Austin, but also the largest JW Marriott in the United States and the second-largest JW Marriott in the world. For more information about the hotel, or to book a room, visitJWMarriottAustin.com, @JWMarriottATX and facebook.com/jwmarriottaustin

White Lodging Services Corporation was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Merrillville, IN. White Lodging is a fully integrated hotel ownership, development and operations company focused on developing and operating premium-branded hotels in growing urban markets across the United States. The company is a recognized leader that has defined and cultivated the ability to achieve consistent, sustainable growth among mid- to large-scale hotels. White Lodging has developed over 125 premium branded hotels over the last 25 years and its current managed portfolio consists of 165 hotels in 19 states including representation of the following leading brands: , Inc., , Global, Preferred Hotels & Resorts and InterContinental Hotel Group.

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