Westmont Hospitality Group was founded in 1975. What started with a single hotel in North America, has grown to become one of the largest privately-held hospitality organizations in the world. Throughout the years, Westmont has had an ownership interest in and operated over 1,100 hotels. Currently this stands at over 500 hotels across three continents. Westmont has formed strategic alliances with many of the world's largest hotel brands. These include Fairmont, InterContinental Hotels Group, Hilton, Accor, Starwood, Wyndham, Choice Hotels, Renaissance, Radisson and Best Western. The company is one of the largest franchisees and co-owners of IHG hotels and Hilton hotels worldwide. Westmont has a very diversified portfolio ranging from budget and aparthotels to mid-market business and large conference hotels to boutique hotels and luxury resorts.

Restel business is based on the basic human needs of food and shelter. Restel Oy Ltd., which is Finland's largest hotel and restaurant owner, operates about 40 hotels and 240 restaurants throughout the country. Restel's hotels include such global brands as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Ramada; it also runs smaller domestic hotels like Cumulus and Rantaspi. Restel Oy Ltd. restaurant, bar, and nightclub chains include Hemingway's, Lyhty, Nite Train, Onnen Päivät, and Parnell's Irish Bar. Restel is a subsidiary of retail and hospitality group Cooperative Tradeka Corporation.

Founded in 1907 by sisters Tessie and Virginia Fair, the original Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco is renowned for its luxury. Today, Fairmont Raffles Hotels International is a leading international operator of upscale hotels, with more than 90 properties worldwide under the Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissetel brands. Fairmont Raffles Hotels company also holds real estate interests, including vacation ownership resorts (Fairmont Heritage Place) and condominiums (Fairmont Residences). Its largest shareholder, with a 40% stake, is a group of investors made up of Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment (an affiliate of Qatar's sovereign wealth fund) and Cayman Islands-based Voyager Partners.

Jujamcyn Theaters, founded in 1956, owns and operates five theaters on Broadway - the St. James, Al Hirschfeld, August Wilson, Eugene O'Neill, and Walter Kerr. Jordan Roth, Paul Libin and Jack Viertel are the company's President, Producing Director and Creative Director, respectively. Jerry Zaks is the company's resident director. Jordan Roth and Rocco Landesman are Jujamcyn's co-owners. Among the many shows which Jujamcyn has produced or presented are: Angels in America, Big River, Caroline or Change, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, City of Angels, Death of a Salesman, Doubt, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Grand Hotel, Grease!, Grey Gardens, Guys & Dolls, Gypsy, Into the Woods, Jelly's Last Jam, Love! Valour! Compassion!, M. Butterfly, A Moon For The Misbegotten, Moon Over Buffalo, The Producers, Proof, The Secret Garden, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Spring Awakening, Take Me Out, Tommy, The Weir and six plays by August Wilson.

The Mirage Casino-Hotel imagines itself an oasis in the desert of Las Vegas. Part of the MGM Resorts International (formerly MGM MIRAGE) family of about a half dozen Vegas resorts, The Mirage offers guests more than 3,000 rooms and 100,000 square feet of gambling space along with a spa, over a dozen restaurants, shops, and a handful of attractions including the famed Siegfried and Roy's Secret Garden and the Kim V Salon. The $630 million Mirage Casino-Hotel had its grand opening in 1989. Parent MGM Resorts is controlled by founder Kirk Kerkorian.

Chicago Bears Football Club operates the storied Chicago Bears professional football team, which lays claim to nine National Football League titles (its last in Super Bowl XX at the end of the 1985 season). More than 25 Hall of Fame players have graced the roster of "Da Bears", including Red Grange, Dick Butkus, Gale Sayers, and Walter Payton. Loyal Chicago fans root on their team at venerable Soldier Field. The franchise, originally known as the Decatur Staleys, was a charter member of the NFL in 1920. Chairman Michael McCaskey (grandson of founder George "Papa Bear" Halas) and his family control the club.

Parques Reunidos is one of Europe's leading leisure firms, attracting more than 25 million visitors annually to its amusement parks. The company operates amusement parks, animal parks, and water parks in countries throughout Europe, as well as in Argentina and the US. Holdings include the flagship Parque de Atracciones and the Zoo Aquarium (both in Madrid), and the parks of US-based Kennywood Entertainment. Parques Reunidos, S.A. is owned by European private equity firm Candover Investments.

Konami in Japanese means small wave. But as a leading innovator of slot machines and casino management systems for the global gaming market, Konami Gaming, Inc. and Konami Australia Pty. Ltd are creating big waves in the gaming industry. Built on a rich heritage, KGI and KAP are subsidiaries of the world-renowned entertainment developer Konami Corporation that was founded in Osaka, Japan, in 1969 by Mr. Kagemasa Kozuki. And to this day, Mr. Kozuki still actively serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer to help ensure his original vision of creating engaging games that capture attention, push the limits of innovation and provide quality in every detail. Konami Gaming, Inc. is in Las Vegas, Nevada, in an impressive, state-of-the-art 120,000 square foot facility located next to McCarran International Airport – showcasing its commitment to the North American gaming industry.

Family-owned Shibley Management operates Yours Truly Restaurants, a chain of about 10 family-style eateries in the Cleveland area. The restaurants offer traditional American fare for lunch and dinner, such as chicken broils and hamburgers, as well as an all-day breakfast menu that includes specialty omelets. Brothers Larry, Art, and Jeffrey Shibley opened the first Yours Truly location in 1981.

Parkdean Holidays operates more than 20 family camping destinations in the South West UK, Scotland, and Wales. Parkdean Holidays plc company's parks and beach sites offer a range of accommodations for rent, including caravans, chalets, lodges, and outdoor tents. Amenities include restaurants and bars with live music, bowling alleys, go-cart tracks, swimming pools, and sports courts. In addition to renting caravan homes, Parkdean Holidays sells them and also offers various forms of personal insurance, from trip cancellation to accident, loss, and liability. Founded in 1999, Parkdean Holidays plc was acquired by Alchemy Partners in 2006, with plans to double in size by 2009.

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