John Q. Hammons’ Embassy Suites Nashville S./Cool Springs to Debut World’s First All-Electric Limo at VIP Ceremony in Franklin, Tenn.

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts:

WHAT:	John Q. Hammons’ Embassy Suites Nashville South/Cool Springs to Present First-Ever, All-Electric Stretch Nissan Leaf Limousine: Demonstration of nine-story, open-atrium hotel’s two newest green amenities: 100-percent electric, zero-emissions Nissan Leaf Limousine and guest electric-car charging stations Celebration with key business and civic leaders collaborating to bring more sustainable businesses and practices to Tennessee Reinforces John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts’ commitment to being an effective steward of our environment
WHO:	Representatives from the following organizations will be attending the VIP event: John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts Embassy Suites Hotels Nissan of North America State of Tennessee Economic and Community Development Williamson County-Franklin Chamber of Commerce City of Franklin
WHEN & WHERE:	Monday, July 16, 2012 10 – 11 a.m. CT (Private event; media please arrive by 9:45 a.m.)   Embassy Suites Nashville South/Cool Springs 820 Crescent Centre Drive Franklin, TN 37067 615-515-5151 (Please go to the hotel main entrance; complimentary parking available)
CO. INFO:	About John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts:   Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts is the largest private, independent owner and manager of hotels in the United States, representing brands such as: Chateau on the Lake Resort, Spa & Convention Center; Courtyard by Marriott; Embassy Suites Hotels; Hampton Inn & Suites; Hilton; Holiday Inn; Homewood Suites by Hilton; Marriott; Plaza Hotels Collection; Radisson; Renaissance; Residence Inn by Marriott; and Sheraton. With a portfolio of 78 hotels representing nearly 19,000 guest rooms/suites in 24 states, John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts’ properties are dominant in their markets. Founded on the extraordinary vision of John Q. Hammons and built on his legacy of excellence spanning more than 50 years, John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts has become one of the most recognized and award-winning companies in the hospitality industry. Built to be the best, John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts continues to set the standard in hospitality management and hotel development. For more information about John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts, visit the company’s website at www.jqhhotels.com or www.facebook.com/jqhhotelsresorts.