Omni Fort Worth Hotel Is Well Worth the Wait

Luxury High-Rise Hotel Celebrates Grand Opening

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The years of anticipation have
proven to be well worth the wait as the luxurious Omni Fort Worth Hotel
celebrates its ceremonial opening today. The hotel epitomizes the city of
cowboys and culture. Wrapped in glass and sculpted from native stone and rich
hardwoods, the 614-room hotel was constructed with a unique design and style
that draws upon Fort Worth's cultural roots and bold Texas flavor to create an
unforgettable atmosphere. The stunning new property not only rebrands the
skyline but serves as the unofficial "living room" of Fort Worth. Inside and
out, the hotel is quintessential Western Chic, with a comfortable elegance
that characterizes the public spaces, amenities and restaurants as well as the
meeting and guest rooms. Big even by legendary "Lone Star" standards, the
Omni Fort Worth Hotel features almost 68,000 square feet of meeting and event
space.

Equally appealing is the new hotel's proximity to other attractions, as it
sits directly across from the Fort Worth Convention Center and lies within
easy walking distance of the city's thriving cultural centers, restaurants and
nightlife.

Today the Omni Fort Worth Hotel celebrated a truly grand opening with a
ceremony and champagne reception, unbolting the doors to the hotel via an
oversized Western-themed belt buckle. In a special program, Robert Rowling,
Chairman, TRT Holdings; Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief; Ed Netzhammer, General
Manager, Omni Fort Worth Hotel; and former Texas Secretary of State Roger
Williams addressed a crowd that included community leaders, Omni associates
and many other attendees and guests involved with the opening of the hotel.

"This is an exciting day for Omni Hotels and the city of Fort Worth," said Ed
Netzhammer, general manager of the Omni Fort Worth Hotel. "Since breaking
ground on the hotel, we have formed tremendous partnerships within the
community and have watched a wonderful relationship blossom between this
remarkable city and the hotel."

"The Omni Fort Worth Hotel has changed the downtown skyline forever," said
Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief. "While there has been so much growth in Fort
Worth, our capacity to support the demand for convention business has finally
been fulfilled. Omni is an unbelievable partner that has built one of its
greatest hotels right here in Fort Worth. We look forward to many successful
years working with their team."

In honor of the hotel's opening and as a gesture of community appreciation,
the Omni Fort Worth Hotel is offering a "Worth the Wait" guest package
exclusively for Texas residents. The package includes deluxe accommodations
at $99 per night, available only on Friday or Saturday nights. The offer
begins Saturday, January 31st and is valid through Saturday, February 28th,
2009 for a select number of guest rooms.

From the ground up, the hotel has celebrated many milestones. Major landmark
dates for the property include:
-- Aug. 21, 2006: Omni Hotels breaks ground in Fort Worth on a convention
center luxury hotel.
-- Feb. 27, 2007: Omni Hotels names the first two associates for the new
Omni Fort Worth Hotel: Ed Netzhammer, general manager, and Larry Auth,
director of sales and marketing.
-- June 8, 2007: Omni Fort Worth Hotel begins offering $50,000 in meeting
incentives as part of meeting planners' sweepstakes.
-- July 12, 2007: Omni Hotels announces the grand opening of the 1301
Throckmorton sales center for the 89-unit residential development that
will sit above the Omni Fort Worth Hotel.
-- April 9, 2008: Omni Fort Worth Hotel is named the exclusive catering
partner of the Fort Worth Convention Center.
-- April 28, 2008: Omni Fort Worth Hotel is topped off, and the 89 luxury
residences at 1301 Throckmorton begin to take shape atop the hotel.
-- June 24, 2008: Omni Fort Worth Hotel introduces a revolutionary new
gratuity system empowering meeting organizers to compensate food and
beverage teams based on the level of service provided versus the
standard practice of a built-in percent gratuity.
-- July 11, 2008: Omni Fort Worth Hotel and the internationally acclaimed
Kimbell Art Museum finalize a partnership giving the museum gift shop
a
second home at the new luxury hotel.
-- Aug. 13, 2008: Omni Fort Worth Hotel and the residences at 1301
Throckmorton celebrate the topping off of the entire structure.
-- Oct. 2, 2008: Omni Fort Worth Hotel finalizes a pioneering agreement
to
purchase one of the very first stylish, more eco-friendly 2009
Escalade
Hybrids for its guest transportation and as part of its sustainability
initiatives.
-- Jan. 12, 2009: Omni Fort Worth Hotel celebrates its grand opening with
ribbon cutting ceremony and champagne reception.

The opening of the Fort Worth property is another milestone in a period of
aggressive strategic growth for Omni Hotels. In November 2008, Omni Hotels
announced that the brand was recommended by the City of Dallas Economic
Development Committee to become the operator for the 1,000-room Dallas
Convention Center Hotel, slated to open in 2012. Earlier this month, Omni
also became the long-term operator of the renowned Omni Bedford Springs Resort
& Spa located in Pennsylvania's scenic Cumberland Valley.

For reservations at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel, guests can call 1-800-THE-OMNI
or visit www.omnihotels.com.

About The Omni Fort Worth Hotel
The breathtaking Omni Fort Worth Hotel offers an original taste of Texas
hospitality. Standing across from the Fort Worth Convention Center, the hotel
is within walking distance of the city's burgeoning cultural centers,
restaurants and nightlife, and offers a casual yet sophisticated style and a
personality that is as gracious and dynamic as Fort Worth itself. The Omni
Fort Worth Hotel consists of 614 guest rooms and suites featuring exceptional
natural linens, saddle-blanket throws and stitched pillows. The luxury hotel
also boasts fine culinary selections including the renowned Bob's Steak & Chop
House, Wine Thief wine bar, Whisky & Rye sports lounge and Cast Iron
Restaurant for a casual dining experience.

Included among the hotel's 68,000 square feet of meeting and event space are
29 meeting rooms including the grand Texas Ballroom, which alone encompasses
18,788 square feet. The hotel also houses 6,500 square feet of useable outdoor
space and access to the Fort Worth Convention Center meeting space, which
includes entry to the stunning Fort Worth Water Gardens. Other highlights
include 20,000 square feet of landscaped roof-top space, a full-service
fitness center, Wi-Fi access, a Kimbell Art Museum Shop and the acclaimed
Mokara Spa.

About 1301 Throckmorton Omni Residences
The residences at 1301 Throckmorton truly take hospitality to new heights.
Residents of the 89 luxury units being built atop the Omni Fort Worth Hotel
will enjoy the ease and convenience of all hotel services and an array of
luxurious dining options. Bob's Steak & Chop House, Wine Thief wine bar and a
full-service Starbucks will be on-site and easily accessible to residents.
The residences will offer stunning views of the Fort Worth skyline, as well as
the private residence rooftop pool and terrace. Sculpted from native stone,
rich hardwoods and wrapped in glass, the residences will create a rustic yet
refined feel. Each residence was designed by Faulkner Design Group and every
detail was taken into consideration to ensure a complete luxury experience
with a Fort Worth flare.

About Omni Hotels
Omni Hotels creates compelling, memorable guest experiences at 43 luxury
hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations
across North America. From exceptional golf and spa retreats to dynamic
business settings, each location features four-diamond services, including
award-winning signature restaurants, Wi-Fi connectivity and unique fitness
options. Omni's mission for total customer service is further supported by
its "Power of One" program that empowers associates to make on-the-spot
decisions to meet or exceed guest expectations. Guests can locate hotels and
book accommodations by visiting www.omnihotels.com or by calling
1-800-THE-OMNI.

SOURCE Omni Hotels

Caryn Kboudi of Omni Hotels, +1-972-871-5625, ckboudi@omnihotels.com; or
Brandon Smulyan of Weber Shandwick, +1-469-375-0258,
bsmulyan@webershandwick.com, for Omni Hotels