Dallas, TX, August 1, 2005: With a ceremonial turn of the shovel, groundbreaking was completed on July 25, 2005, for the new Holiday Inn in Denton, Texas, and the journey began towards a Summer 2006 completion date. Denton city dignitaries present included Mayor Pro-Tem Dr. Perry McNeill; Chuck Carpenter, President of the Denton Chamber of Commerce; and officials from the Denton City Council and Chamber of Commerce. Lone Oak Hospitality LTD was represented by Gaylord Hall, Melvin Sanders, and Glenn Gunter. Attending from InterContinental Hotels Group was Greg Aden, Regional Director of Franchise Development. Hospitality Management Corporation was represented by Leo Spriggs, President/CEO; Tom Clancy, VP of Sales/Marketing; and John O’Connor, Director of Operations.