To Whom It May Concern:

Tristar Hotel Group is an approved developer and operator of Country Inns & Suites by Carlsons

Tristar manages the 250 Radisson Resort Fort McDowell Resort and Casino in Scottsdale, Arizona, winner of some of our sister company's highest awards and recipient of AAA's Four Diamond award for t he past three years, having received the award during its first six months of operation. Tristar's ability to create an engaged property level team is impressive. Country Inns & Suites by Carlson looks forward to working with Tristar in the future.

Sincerely,

Steve Mogck
EVP & COO
Country Inns & Suites By Carlson - The Americas

COUNTRY INNS & SUITES BY CARLSON• P.O. Box 59159 • MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55459-8203
800-456-4000 • www.countryinns.com