The hotel remained open during the storm and is currently operating withapproximately 600 guestrooms, the vast majority of its meeting space and itsfull complement of food & beverage venues. Management expects most of therestoration to be complete by mid April. The property is currently hosting agroup of 400 guests in the North Tower for this week's U.S. Department ofEnergy conference.

A thorough assessment of all 1,070 guestrooms and other facilities in bothtowers of the Omni Hotel at CNN Center is nearly complete. It has beendetermined that of the South Tower's 470 guestrooms, approximately 170 roomssuffered broken window glass and related damages. Correspondingly, of the 600guest rooms in the North Tower, only eight experienced damage.

Restoration on the South Tower has already begun with all guestroomsclosed to minimize disruption. By mid-April, approximately 850 guestroomswill be available.

The Omni Hotel at CNN Center is also working diligently with the AtlantaConvention & Visitors Bureau and other members of the hotel community,especially its partners through the Convention Collection at CentennialOlympic Park (CCCOP), to effectively relocate business where necessary.

"We are grateful there were no major injuries which we attribute to ourassociates' and the city's prompt response," said Gary Froeba, area managingdirector of the hotel. "It is remarkable that the North Tower had limiteddamage, and we have been able to continue serving customer needs. We lookforward to the fast return of the rest of our hotel and the other facilitiesin the immediate area, reinforcing Atlanta's leading position in the meetingsand conventions industry."

About Omni Hotels

Omni Hotels creates compelling, memorable guest experiences by temptingthe senses in innovative ways, surrounding them with a balanced blend ofscents, sounds, sights, textures and tastes. Omni Hotels offers luxuryaccommodations at 45 hotels and resorts in leading business gateways andleisure destinations across North America. From exceptional golf and sparetreats to dynamic business settings, each location features four-diamondservices, including award-winning signature restaurants, Wi-Fi connectivityand unique fitness options. Omni's mission for total customer service isfurther supported by its "Power of One" program that empowers associates tomake on-the-spot decisions to meet or exceed guest expectations. Guests canlocate hotels and book accommodations by visiting www.omnihotels.com or bycalling 1-800-THE-OMNI.

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