Maryland Relocation, Inc. - Baltimore, MD

Karen Randlett-Mock

Unforgettable Suites, LLC - Fredericksburg, VA - Lorenzo C. Hobbs

Temporary Housing Directory - Castle Rock, CO - Anthony LaRocca

Preferred Corporate Housing - Houston, TX

Jon Lanclos

Southern Comfort Corporate Suites - Covington, LA - Melissa Calico

Fiduciary Corporate Living - Madison, WI

Kelly Diallo

Temporary Living Company - Raleigh, NC

Mary Greune

Corporate Housing West, LLC - Glenwood, CO

Lance Spencer

Housing Helpers Corporate Housing - Boulder, CO - John Iannone

K & M Relocation Network - Morgan Hill, CA

Margo Jordan

Home Suite Home - Raleigh, NC

Margaret Polashock

Woodland Creek Guest Suites - Kentwood, MI

Shannon Brandon

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CORPORATE APARTMENT SPECIALISTS, INC. (CAS) ENTERS INTO AGREEMENT WITH CENTURY 21 TO OFFER DISCOUNT HOME BUYING PROGRAM TO CAS CLIENTS AND EMPLOYEES

Corporate Apartment Specialists, Inc. (CAS) and Century 21 New Millennium have collaborated to offer discounted home buying services to CAS clients and employees in the process of looking for or purchasing a home. The new program, called Total Home Services, covers all facets of the home purchase process including brokerage, mortgage, title/settlement, and insurance services. Under the program, a CAS client will save an average of $3,400 at the settlement table. “This program is a natural extension of our core scope of services we offer our clients.” says Tania Odabashian, Vice President. She added “The THS program will result in substantial savings for our clients and employees who are purchasing a home”.

CAS, founded in December, 1995, has become a leading provider of short-term furnished apartments in the Washington Metropolitan area. 2007 revenues were 4.5 million dollars. CAS' customers consist primarily of consulting, state department, and embassy staff as well as other commercial clientele coming to the Washington area on short-term assignment. CAS also serves many homeowners who are between homes for numerous reasons. Corporate Apartment Specialists, Inc. specializes in leases of one to twelve months; all apartments are fully furnished with all utilities, telephone, cable and housewares such as linens, towels, pots, pans, utensils, coffeemaker, etc. included. CAS has corporate apartments in over twenty-five locations throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area. Efficiencies start at $2,090, one bedrooms at $2,490 and two bedrooms at $2,890. For further information, call Tania Odabashian at (703) 979-2830 or visit our web site at www.corporateapartments.com.

KOTA SELAT TEBRAU (KST) INKS LOI WITH OAKWOOD ASIA PACIFIC

To Jointly Develop First Serviced Apartments in Iskandar Development Region ("Iskandar")

Singapore—Kota Selat Tebrau (KST) and Oakwood Asia Pacific Pte Ltd have signed a letter of intent to develop Oakwood Residence Johor. This partnership reflects Oakwood's global strategy to increase the number of its locations internationally and to serve clients and customers throughout the world.

The KST/Oakwood project provides extended-stay accommodations for business travelers or consumers in need of convenient and deluxe temporary living.  The development comprises a podium and three (3) tower blocks of 22 to 40 stories. Oakwood Residence Johor will occupy one of the three towers (22 stories) which consist of approximately 235 dedicated serviced apartment units located at Danga Bay, Johor. The other two blocks of residential tower of 40 stories known as Tower A and B, will feature fully equipped kitchens, broadband internet connectivity and 32-inch LCD screens. The construction of three residential towers is set to commence in April 2008.

Based on the letter of intent, the two parties will be entering into a Management Agreement, Offshore Technical Service and Marketing Agreement and Trademark License Agreement.

It is also intended for Oakwood to provide complete project oversight and management services, including pre-opening supervision. Oakwood will also look into the daily management, leasing and maintenance effort of the project.

KST Director Arlida Ariff and Oakwood Asia Pacific's Managing Director P.G. Mathew signed on behalf of their respective organizations.

At the signing ceremony, Arlida declared that KST is pleased to have Oakwood, the most trusted name in serviced apartments worldwide, as a partner. "At KST, we are looking forward to rolling out developments in Danga Bay in 2008. We foresee that Iskandar will grow to be a regional destination and will be an important market for the region with continuous influx of global visitors seeking to either set up their businesses or expand existing operations. Being a luxury brand and located at Danga Bay, Oakwood Residence Johor will provide target international travelers an alternative to four and five-star hotels," Arlida added.

Mr. P.G. Mathew, Managing Director of Oakwood Asia Pacific, add "We are delighted to partner with Kota Selat Tebrau on this exciting project. Oakwood Residence Johor will set new standards of serviced accommodation in Johor and will be positioned to cater to the short and extended stay needs of executives from multinational corporations and expatriates relocating to the city."

About Oakwood Worldwide

Oakwood Worldwide is the global leader and most trusted provider of serviced apartments, with nearly 30,000 distinctive residences in the most desired locations throughout Asia, North America and Europe. Featuring an expansive portfolio of award-winning, luxurious residences virtually everywhere, Oakwood offers a full spectrum of housing solutions to meet the varying needs of today's personal and business travelers, delivered with a consistently rich standard of quality, reliability and value.  Our focus and commitment to customer service makes us easy to do business with to fulfill your temporary housing needs.

A division of Oakwood Worldwide, Oakwood Asia Pacific manages Asia's finest serviced apartments for business and leisure travelers in China, India, Japan, Korea and Thailand. An additional 22 properties are scheduled to open within the next two years in strategic locations across Asia Pacific. Oakwood Asia Pacific operates properties under the following brands: Oakwood Premier, Oakwood Residence, Oakwood Apartments. And, coming soon, will be Oakwood Premier Resorts and Oakwood Resorts.

SUITEAMERICA HIRES MIKE BRAWLEY AS DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

(El Dorado Hills, CA - January 22, 2008) — SuiteAmerica has hired Mike Brawley as Director of Business Development, President Robin Masten announced today.

Before joining SuiteAmerica, Brawley served as Director of Business Development for CARTUS, an industry leader in global mobility and workforce development solutions for organizations worldwide. During his 15-year employment with CARTUS, he developed, supported, and implemented new sales strategies designed to capitalize on high growth accounts. Brawley has extensive knowledge regarding relocation policy development and was instrumental in finding unique solutions that supported the needs of his emerging market clients. Mike maintains his CRP designation with ERC and currently resides in the Bay Area with his wife and four children.

“SuiteAmerica is one of the fastest-growing employee-owned corporate housing companies in the United States with offices on both the East and West coasts. We are confident that Mike's extensive knowledge and experience will enable us to further develop our presence in the Western States,” said Masten.

SUITEAMERICA REWARDS EMPLOYEES WITH STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN

(El Dorado Hills, CA - January 29, 2008) — Robin Masten, President of SuiteAmerica, announced that SuiteAmerica has formed an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and has joined the growing list of companies whose employees are stockholders.

The plan will create a market for stock held by present owners without a sale to outside interests, and will enable employees to share in company ownership. “Our success has been a direct result of the loyalty, dedication and hard work of our employees and we are especially pleased to be able to reward our employees for their long-term service,” Masten said.

According to The ESOP Association, “research has shown that giving workers a significant stake in their companies can improve employees' attitudes towards their companies, and that these improved attitudes… can translate into bottom line improvements.”  In the years to come, SuiteAmerica is likely to see increased employee dedication, improved work effort, and reduced turnover, thus leading to a more profitable business. At the same time, SuiteAmerica's clients and guests will continue to see the SutieAmerica difference that is built on the everyday interactions with their employee/owners.

SUITEAMERICA ANNOUNCES NEW VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

(El Dorado Hills, CA - February 1, 2008) — Furthering its efforts to be a good corporate citizen, SuiteAmerica has implemented a new volunteer program designed to enrich surrounding communities of residence and work.

“We want to encourage our employees to become involved in their communities, lending their voluntary support to programs that positively impact the quality of life within those communities,” said President Robin Masten. The new program will allow each employee eight hours of paid time off per year to participate in a volunteer program of their choice. With close to 75 employees, that computes to a possible 600 volunteer hours for 2008.

SuiteAmerica is also a strong supporter of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation. The company donates office space to the Sacramento Valley Affiliate and maintains its Silver Sponsorship of the annual Race for the Cure – the world's largest and most successful awareness and fundraising event for breast cancer.

About SuiteAmerica

Since 1990, SuiteAmerica has been providing quality corporate housing services that help take the stress out of relocating. SuiteAmerica's cornerstone to success is their dedication to superior service. The company provides fully furnished, accessorized apartments, primarily to transferees and those placed on temporary assignment by their employers. In addition, SuiteAmerica offers Personal Transition Services, complete Online Account Management and car rental services. Some of the best-known companies in America choose SuiteAmerica for their corporate housing needs. For more information, visit www.suiteamerica.com.

NATIONAL CORPORATE HOUSING IS NAMED THE COMPANY WITH THE SECOND HIGHEST EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION RATE IN 2007 BY HR SOLUTIONS

The corporate housing provider increases its growing reputation as one of the nation's leading workplaces with HR Solutions' recently released 2007 Employee Engagement Award Winners results

Reston, VA (PR Web) February 15, 2008 — Employees of National Corporate Housing are some of the happiest employees to participate in HR Solutions' 2007 Employee Engagement survey, as indicated by their 90% favorable results. The awards are a way of recognizing the organizations that provide a positive environment for employees, contributing to a better business world. The highest overall satisfaction scores indicate the employees' ratings for highest job satisfaction, a category in which National Corporate Housing is proud to take second place.

Happier employees go hand-in-hand with better job performance, and the provider strives to make the working environment one where all employees are satisfied with their work, their surroundings, and all other aspects of their jobs. Second to only one other survey participant, National Corporate Housing meets this goal with ease, making the company one of the best places to work in the United States. They will continue, however, their efforts to improve employee satisfaction and loyalty, which can in turn positively impact job performance and customer satisfaction levels as well.

National Corporate Housing, a locating service, was a willing participant in HR Solutions, Inc.'s 2007 Employee Engagement survey. HR Solutions is a company designed to help organizations assess and improve the working environment, resulting in happier employees, a better product or service, and higher customer loyalty. The company focuses on improving the workplace by encouraging a fun environment, building long-term relationships with satisfied clients, and rewarding staff for a job well done, which National Corporate Housing incorporates into its working philosophy. In part thanks to their partnership with HR Solutions, National Corporate Housing is known for their employees' satisfaction, and continually strives to maintain and improve upon this image.

About National Corporate Housing:

National Corporate Housing is a service that helps companies to find short term lease apartments throughout the United States. We help government workers, business travelers, relocated employees and others to find temporary apartments that will make their short stay feel as close to home as possible. We have a large network of apartments in every major city throughout the nation, and can tailor your search to meet your needs precisely. Our simple search lets you quickly narrow down the list of executive apartments, and working with one of our knowledgeable, informative customer service representatives makes it simple to select the perfect temporary home for your stay. It is our goal to provide custom corporate housing] to every client that makes them feel as comfortable as possible while they are away from home. National Corporate Housing creates a Home, wherever you are.

MARRIOTT EXECUSTAY WELCOMES NEW SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 19, 2008 — Marriott ExecuStay, the temporary-housing brand of Marriott International, Inc.(NYSE:MAR), announced today that Barbara Shuster has been named senior director of marketing.

Ms. Shuster joined Marriott International in 1998 and has held positions with Avendra, global sales, Marriott Rewards and Marriott Vacation Clubs International. In her various roles Shuster lead efforts in sales, training, marketing, product and program development, brand awareness and demand generation. Prior to joining Marriott, Shuster spent 12 years at Choice Hotels in development,

franchise marketing, sales, and new product development. Shuster has an undergraduate degree in Education from the University of Maryland and a MS degree in Marketing from the Carey School of Business at The Johns Hopkins University.

“Please join me in welcoming Ms. Shuster to Marriott ExecuStay. We are pleased to have such a well respected professional join our team and we look forward to garnering the benefits of her expertise,” said Karen Blair, senior vice president of Marriott ExecuStay.

About Marriott ExecuStay 

Marriott ExecuStay (www.execustay.com; 1-888-840-7829) offers guests of 30 days or more the spaciousness and privacy of a residence that is fully furnished and accessorized, with monthly rates that include basic utilities, phone service, cable television, housekeeping and 24-hour customer service. Guests can enjoy the added benefit of earning points in Marriott Rewards®, the company's award-winning frequent travel program. Marriott ExecuStay provides guests with fully furnished, personalized apartments or homes with as little as one day's notice and unique services to help guests integrate into their new communities. In addition, its insurance housing solutions division provides temporary housing for those impacted by unforeseen events. Marriott ExecuStay is part of Marriott International's extended-stay lodging portfolio, which also includes Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites and Marriott Executive Apartments.

ABODA SIGNS TWO MAJOR CORPORATE HOUSING COMPANIES TO ITS AFFILIATE AGREEMENT PROGRAM

 (February 28, 2008 - Redmond, WA ) — ABODA (ww.aboda.com) the nations 5th largest corporate housing company has secured affiliate agreements with CWS Corporate Housing, headquartered in Austin TX, and Alternative Business Accommodations, also know as TempApts, in New York City .

"These two companies, as well as those that has already joined the affiliation, further enhance our ability to deliver the services and amenities our clients have come to expect" states Dave Caple, President and CEO of ABODA. "Like ABODA, all of these companies have grown by providing relationship-centric customer service, quality dedication, and innovative service solutions that provide real value to companies and their employees in transition."

Tracy Hayes, President, CSW Corporate Housing, "Unlike many other affiliations and agreements that we have been approached with, ABODA's affiliate program serves the industry and client. With no dues or overhead fees, this is true partnership between quality companies.“  Currently, CWS Corporate Housing's primary markets are in Texas (Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio), North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh), and Colorado (Denver).

Frank Laufer, President, of Alternative Business Accommodations (ABA), “Having worked in the industry in New York for the past 10 years and with ABODA for 7 years, I had no apprehension about joining this affiliation. Being an ABODA affiliate is a win-win for everyone. ABA can now confidently place our clients in ABODA affiliate apartments nationwide and know we will be getting top shelf apartments and service. I am looking forward to our continued partnership with ABODA and the strengthening of an already terrific relationship based on respect and consistent quality.” Alternative Business Accommodations (ABA) provides quality temporary housing in NYC, Long Island, and New Jersey.

About ABODA

Since 1988, ABODA has been providing housing solutions and services to leading Fortune 500 companies and professional sports teams across the nation. ABODA Corporate Housing provides All the Comforts of Home ® by offering thousands of unique housing options that blend the comforts of living in a home with the amenities clients need to make their stays comfortable, productive, and rewarding. ABODA Cleaning Services provides quality carpet, upholstery and housekeeping services as well as home settling-in services. ABODA Furnishings provides furniture rental or purchase of new and gently used home interiors. And finally, ABODA Real Estate helps clients find, buy, sell or manage their home. An award-winning, employee-owned ESOP corporation, ABODA was named among the fastest growing private companies in the Puget Sound region by the Puget Sound Business Journal. The company is a recognized leader in employee satisfaction, customer service, and community involvement and was awarded a prestigious place on Washington CEO magazine's “Best Companies to Work For” list. Visit www.aboda.com to learn more.

If you would like to share news and other events in the corporate housing community, please forward that information to Amanda Cook, CHPA Director of Membership and Marketing, at acook@chpaonline.org.