MEDIA CONTACTS: Amy Tessier Wilson Associates atessier@wilsonassoc.com (214)521-6753 Tori Mannes Wilson Associates tmannes@wilsonassoc.com (214)521-6753 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WILSON ASSOCIATES RECEIVES THREE IH/M&RS GOLD KEY AWARDS DALLAS, TEXAS (November 30, 2007) — Wilson Associates, internationally acclaimed leader in the hospitality design industry, received a record three Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design at the 92nd annual IH/M&RS Gold Key breakfast held on Monday, November 12, 2007. The firm received the grand prize win for Best Spa- Four Seasons Hong Kong; Best Guest Room- Kempinksi Hotel, Dubai, U.A.E.; and Best Hotel Design- Kempinksi Hotel, Dubai, U.A.E. The coveted Gold Key Awards are the top awards presented in the hospitality design industry and recognize the best in hospitality properties built or renovated within the past 18 months. Wilson's projects were selected from over 150 entries. "After thirty-five years in business, we are proud to remain at the forefront of leading edge design," said Trisha Wilson, President & CEO of Wilson Associates. "It is a thrill to be recognized by our industry and to be counted among these other highly accomplished design firms." Countries and territories represented among the 150 submissions were Aruba, Bahamas, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and United States. "This year's Gold Key Award winners exemplify success in hospitality design, creating properties that offer high-end design and luxury while maintaining functionality," said Christian Falkenberg, show manager. "We're proud to honor the design firms behind these impressive destinations for their ingenuity and influence on the design community." Trisha Wilson, raised in Dallas, Texas, is a dynamic businesswoman and an internationally acclaimed hotel designer who has built her global empire around business of designing hotels, restaurants, clubs, casinos, and high-end residences. Wilson Associates is currently working on over 200 projects worldwide in locations including Las Vegas, Nevada; Monte Carlo, Monaco; Chennai, India; Singapore; Dubai, U.A.E.; Shenzhen, China; Luxor, Egypt; Bali, Indonesia and Kenya, Africa. Wilson Associates Among the numerous international interior architectural design firms worldwide, Wilson Associates continues to be ranked one of the top two in the hospitality design industry worldwide. The firm is lauded for its designs for exquisite resorts, casinos, hotels and restaurants that cater to both the luxury and the business traveler. The Dallas-based international interior architectural design firm created by Trisha Wilson opened its doors in 1978. With a staff of 350 world-renowned architects, designers and support staff worldwide, it is an industry leader through unique projects and diverse designs including The Palace of the Lost City in South Africa; Las Ventanas al Paraiso in Cabo San Lucas; Atlantis Resort at Paradise Island, Bahamas; The Montage Resort & Spa in Laguna Beach, California and many renowned properties in Las Vegas such as The Venetian and The Mansions at MGM. To date, the firm has designed and installed more than 1,000,000 guestrooms in hundreds of hotels worldwide. Their client portfolio is made up of a broad spectrum of international companies, including Sol Kerzner, Steve Wynn, Hyatt International Hotels, Four Seasons Hotels Ltd., Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, St. Regis Hotels, Disney and Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. With offices in Dallas, New York, Los Angeles, Singapore, Johannesburg, Shanghai and Cochin, Wilson Associates provides their clientele with innovative interior and architectural designs, from space planning to furniture installation, including custom product design. For more information, visit www.wilsonassoc.com.