Since the Hilton Garden Inn opened in 2009, hospitality firm Lodging Econometrics recorded seven new hotels throughout Kings County in 2010.

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So good, in fact, that Royce remains committed to keeping the Ocean House and its about-to-be-opened sister property a few miles down the road, the Weekapaug Inn, independently operated, a rarity in this era of hospitality-chain management.

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He envisioned a luxurious boutique inn recalling the Golden Age of Siam, when travelers came by boat and reveled in princely Thai hospitality.

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Holiday Inn is celebrating its 60th year in business by going back to its roots as an innovator in the hospitality industry.

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