Photo courtesy of the Renaissance Philadelphia Airport — Photo by Aimbridge EMEA
Interstate Hotels & Resorts (Merged Meristar & Interstate)

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – announces that it has been selected to manage the 349-room Renaissance Philadelphia Airport Hotel, recently acquired by AMENA Hotels LLC. The hotel will immediately undergo a comprehensive renovation.

Known for its convenient locale for business and leisure guests alike, Renaissance Philadelphia Airport Hotel is located within minutes of Lincoln Financial Field, Wells Fargo Center and the bustling downtown district, just one mile from the airport and offers complimentary shuttle service. The prime destination offers 349 rooms, including 52 suites, in addition to 21,000 square feet of meeting and event space inclusive of 19 meeting rooms and a 6,600 square foot ballroom.

"It is gratifying to earn new business with a quality developer such as AMENA Hotels," said Leslie Ng, chief investment officer at Interstate Hotels & Resorts. "With a planned renovation and repositioning in addition to an ideal location, we expect to take this hotel to a leadership position and maximize investment returns."

"We are pleased to partner with an industry leader like Interstate Hotels & Resorts to manage the Renaissance Philadelphia Hotel Airport," said Marc El-Khouri, Chief Development Officer, AMENA Hotels. "Our focus is on dynamic and exciting markets like Philadelphia and we are proud to be contributing to the community's economic growth. We look forward to a successful future with Interstate and its top quality team."

A global leader in third-party hotel management, Interstate Hotels & Resorts' depth of experience across all lodging segments and asset classes drives results in each of its managed hotels worldwide. For more information on Interstate Hotels & Resorts, visit www.InterstateHotels.com.

About Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA

Aimbridge EMEA is the International Division of leading US-based global hotel management company, Aimbridge Hospitality. The Aimbridge Hospitality global portfolio, inclusive of managed and pipeline properties, includes approximately 1,500 hotels in 20 countries. The EMEA portfolio, inclusive of pipeline, is made up of 100+ properties. Brands managed by Aimbridge EMEA include Novotel, Adagio, Courtyard, Hilton Garden Inn, Hyatt Place, Radisson, Residence Inn, Staybridge, Mercure, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express, Luxury Collection, Marriott, AC Hotels by Marriott, Hilton, Hampton by Hilton and ibis Hotels. Aimbridge EMEA's portfolio also comprises a number of independent hotels, restaurants and spa and health brands, including Marco Pierre White, Novelli at City Quays and Mamucium. For further information about Aimbridge EMEA visit www.aimbridgeEMEA.com.