What additional executive talent has resulted from the Red Lion/Doubletree acquisition?
Throughout the acquisition process, the Company has been interested in the talent that lies with the Red Lion personnel. A depth of industry knowledge and experience in company growth gave WestCoast confidence in the task of not only integrating the two companies but in driving the continued growth of the brands while strengthening and reinforcing a corporate culture that breeds leadership and career growth among the Company’s employees. Talent that was obtained in the acquisition includes expertise in marketing, operations and brand development. • What is the status of the integration of Information Systems relating to the Red Lion acquisition? Various Information Technology Systems integration efforts are at different stages of completion. WestCoast has completed the process of integrating the Payroll & Accounting systems. Internet site consolidation is in progress and will be complete by the end of May. Extranet integration (secure online distribution of corporate information, proce
