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Terranea Resort Names Buddy Nichols as PGA Head Golf Professional

Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. - May 8, 2009 - John Fitzpatrick, director of golf for the new Terranea Resort announced today that Buddy Nichols has been hired as Terranea's first-ever PGA Head Golf Professional. Nichols will oversee all aspects of the golf programs for the Resort. The 102-acre luxury resort is situated along the California coastline in Rancho Palos Verdes, part of Los Angeles County. Opening June 2009, the 582-room property is managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts and developed by Lowe Enterprises.

"Buddy's passion for the game and excellent reputation as an instructor are complemented by a strong foundation in golf operations. He brings to Terranea valuable experience in guest services, event coordination, merchandising and player development. We are thrilled to have him as part of the team," says Fitzpatrick.

With over 15 years in the golf industry, Nichols was most recently the head golf professional at Tustin Ranch Golf Club, one of Southern California's most successful daily fee golf facilities. A native of Southern California, Nichols spent the early years of his golf career in Michigan, and competed professionally for a few years.

Golf at Terranea

At a time when everyone is looking to build the next biggest, longest, hardest golf course, Terranea offers the short course game. The Links at Terranea provides a refreshing alternative that addresses the three areas that are vital to the growth of golf: time, affordability and enjoyment.

Terranea's 9-hole, par-3 course and practice area with chipping and putting greens is located on one of the most scenic peninsulas in Southern California with views to the Pacific and Catalina Island. Elevation changes, contours, bunkering, views, unobstructed sightlines and excellent playing conditions combine to give it more than its share of visual drama and 'wow' factor. The 3rd hole, which aligns directly with the historic Point Vicente lighthouse, and the finishing 8th and 9th holes, which head straight down to the ocean, will etch indelibly in golfers' memories.

For those short on time, seasoned golfers, and beginners, this course delivers a fun and manageable experience, reasonably priced, that won't take all day to play. The practice area will be an ideal place to brush up on the essentials of the short game. For those with more time, the Trump National Golf Club is three miles from the Resort.

About Terranea Resort
Just 20 miles from Los Angeles International Airport, Terranea is magnificently poised above the Pacific Ocean on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, the property boasts a 582-room resort including a 360-room hotel with 32 suites, plus 20 bungalows. Also available are 50 oceanfront casitas and 32 ocean view villas tailored specifically to individuals looking for a more residential setting.

Resort amenities include The Spa at Terranea, a 25,000 square foot spa experience, The Links at Terranea, a 9-hole par-3 golf course, and three unique swimming pools, one with children's play area and a 140-foot waterslide. Three ocean view restaurants offer a variety of food and beverage experiences including Catalina Kitchen, for casual, all-day dining, mar'sel, the free-standing signature restaurant, and Nelson's, a cliff-side restaurant and bar with spectacular vantage points for whale watching. Other amenities include a children's center with interactive programs and several miles of scenic bluff-top trails that connect miles of off-property coastal trails. A secluded beach cove also adds to the unique experiences at Terranea Resort. For more information visit http://www.terranea.com.

About Destination Hotels & Resorts
Destination Hotels & Resorts is a privately held lodging management company headquartered in suburban Denver, Colo. With more than 30 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the fourth largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The company's portfolio features more than 7,000 guest rooms, 10 golf courses and 14 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Houston, Denver, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Palm Springs, Maui and Lake Tahoe. The company is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com.

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