Vero Beach-based developer Kite Properties, LLC recently celebrated the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at the new 83-room SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel at 5115 Indian River Blvd. in Vero Beach, Florida. Atlanta-based Hotel Equities serves as the managing partner.Brenda Celano is the hotel's General Manager.

"We have already received a warm welcome from the community," said Tamara Markham, Director of Operations for the award-winning Hotel Equities."W e promise to reciprocate by delivering unparalleled service to our guests ."

Developed by Kite Properties, LLC, a hotel development and investment company, the SpringHill Suites is the company's second completed hospitality project in Florida.

The 3-story, 83-room hotel offers plush bedding packages and generous in-room amenities.

The hotel also offers an outdoor heated swimming pool, fitness room, meeting space and complimentary continental breakfast buffet as well as free high-speed Internet access.

The hotel is conveniently located on Indian River Boulevard just across from Grand Harbor, only blocks from the Indian River Medical Center and minutes from Vero's beachside shopping, beautiful beaches, fine restaurants and cultural attractions. The hotel participates in the Marriott Rewards frequent guest program.

Hotel Equities (HE) is an Atlanta-based full-scale hotel management, development and consulting firm with 44 properties presently in its portfolio. Frederick W. Cerrone, CHA, serves as President and CEO. For more information, visit www.hotelequities.com.

Kite Properties, LLC is a fully integrated real estate company engaged in the ownership, investment and development of hospitality properties located throughout the Southeastern United States. Keith D. Kite is the Founder and Managing Member. For more information, visit www.kitepropertiesllc.com

Contacts:

Margaret M. Jones, Margaret M. Jones Public Relations, 770.934.2170

Mary Beth Cutshall, Director of Business Development, Hotel Equities, 678.578.4444, x 16

Andrew Pace, Director of New Development, Hotel Equities, 678.578.4444, x 23