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InVision Hospitality Appoints Chief Development Officer

Bangkok, Thailand (January 15, 2008) - Mr. Kevin J. Beauvais, CEO of InVision Hospitality, has appointed Mr. W. Charles Blocker as the Chief Development Officer for InVision Hospitality.

W. Charles Blocker
Chief Development Officer

W. Charles Blocker is a 23-year financial veteran. Prior to joining InVision Hospitality Co. Ltd. he was holding the position of Senior Vice President and Director of Corporate Finance for Gannon International, Ltd. Mr. Blocker directed the financing and corporate development activities for Gannon’s Realty, Technology and Pacific groups. He was also Managing Director of The Gannon Realty (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Gannon is engaged in several mixed-use projects in Bangkok’s central business district. GRT is also active in commercial real estate and infrastructure within greater Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Mr. Blocker has been on the AMCHAM board since June 2004 and is currently a Vice President for AMCHAM Thailand.

Prior to joining Gannon, Mr. Blocker served as Chairman and CEO of Asian Trade Alliance, Inc. (ATA Group) which merged with Gannon International, Ltd. in January, 1999. From June 1984 through June 1997, Mr. Blocker was with The Wachovia Corporation, a financial services company, as a Senior Banker and Vice President, leading Wachovia’s corporate finance and banking efforts in Virginia.

“Mr. Blocker brings a portfolio of skills and experience that make a major contribution to our ability to meet the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities ahead of us. We are excited that InVision Hospitality will benefit from Mr. Blocker’s expertise and guidance to develop our projects in the pipeline.”, Said Mr. Kevin J. Beauvais, CEO of InVision Hospitality.

Background of InVision Hospitality

InVision Hospitality is the freshest management, consultancy and advisory services company for the hospitality industry in Southeast Asia, founded in May 2007 by Kevin J. Beauvais. The company’s core values rest firmly on operational efficiency, long term value and profitability. Using its in-depth knowledge, strategic insight and extensive experience, InVision Hospitality helps elevate each hotel, resort and residential project to its full potential. InVision is also a hotel developer with its own brands including luxury brand SOMA Hotels & Resorts, deluxe brand Lantern Hotels & Resorts and mid tier brand Glow Hotels, in addition to taking equity positions and co-investing in properties.

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InVision Hospitality Co. Ltd.
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