Prime Hospitality Corp. , announced today that it is giving four Prime
Rewards members one million American Airlines AAdvantage(R) miles as part
of their winter sweepstakes promotion. Prime Rewards members who stay at
any AmeriSuites, Prime Hotels & Resorts or Wellesley Inns & Suites hotel
between January 18 and April 8, 2004 will be automatically entered in the
sweepstakes with each stay.

“We`re happy to partner with American Airlines to give some of our Prime
Rewards members the chance of a lifetime,” Said Jim Gard, Vice President
of Marketing Services for Prime. “I believe the extra incentive combined
with the excellent hotel brand values will bring in the business.”

Prime Rewards offers frequent guests points towards free nights at
AmeriSuites hotels, Prime Hotels & Resorts, and Wellesley Inns & Suites,
in addition to American Airlines AAdvantage miles. Prime Rewards members
also get special benefits such as express reservations, free local calls,
and express check-in. Becoming a Prime Rewards member is easy and free. To
enroll, visit http://www.prime-rewards.com/ or ask at the front desk of
any AmeriSuites, Prime Hotels & Resorts, or Wellesley Inns & Suites hotel.

Prime Hospitality Corp., one of the nation`s premiere lodging companies,
owns, manages, develops and franchises more than 260 hotels throughout
North America. The Company owns and operates three proprietary brands:
AmeriSuites(R), affordable, all-suites hotels found in convenient suburban
and airport locations; Prime Hotels & Resorts(sm), upscale, full-service
hotels in major metropolitan areas; and, Wellesley Inns & Suites(R),
mid-priced, limited service and extended stay hotels found in roadside and
key suburban locations. Business and leisure travelers can expect
consistently great lodging experiences at these hotels.

The American Airlines AAdvantage program, begun in 1981, is the original
and largest travel awards program. Members can earn miles with more than
1,500 participating companies. In addition, each year for the past decade,
the AAdvantage program has led the industry in award redemptions. In 2002,
members used more than 123.7 billion miles to claim more than 4 million
awards to over 850 AAdvantage award destinations worldwide. For more
information and a listing of AAdvantage participant companies, visit
http://www.aa.com/aadvantage.
American Airlines is the world`s largest carrier. American, American Eagle
and the AmericanConnection regional carriers serve more than 250 cities in
over 40 countries with more than 3,900 daily flights. The combined network
fleet numbers more than 1,000 aircraft. American`s award-winning Web site,
AA.com, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus
personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a
founding member of the oneworld Alliance.

The Sweepstakes is open to Prime Rewards members who are legal residents
of the U.S., 18 or older, who stay at participating AmeriSuites(R),
Wellesley Inns & Suites(R) and Prime Hotels & Resorts(SM) with check-out
date between 1/18/04 and 4/8/04. No purchase is necessary. Purchase does
not improve chances of winning prize. Void where prohibited by law. Prime
Rewards members may enter the sweepstakes without staying at a
participating hotel by writing their name, address and membership ID # on
a 3"x 5” piece of paper and mailing it to: “Prime Rewards Million Miles”
Sweepstakes, PO Box 4316, Manhasset, NY 11030-4316. Entries must be
postmarked by 4/8/04 and received by 4/15/04 to be eligible. For complete
rules visit AmeriSuites, Wellesley Inns & Suites and Prime Hotels &
Resorts location or http://www.amerisuites.com/, wellesleyonline.com or
primehotelsandresorts.com. Winners will be posted on
http://www.amerisuites.com/, wellesleyonline.com and
primehotelsandresorts.com after 4/30/04. Sponsor: Prime Hospitality Corp.,
700 Route 46 East, Fairfield, NJ 07004. Administrator: Marden-Kane, Inc.,
36 Maple Place, Manhasset, NY 11030. If you do not wish to receive
sweepstakes opportunities, please write to sponsor at above address.
American Airlines reserves the right to change AAdvantage program rules,
regulations, travel awards and special offers at any time without notice
and to end the AAdvantage program with six months notice. Any such changes
may affect your ability to use the mileage awards or credits that you have
accumulated. Members may not be able to obtain all offered awards at all
times or use awards for all destinations or on all flights. AAdvantage
travel awards, mileage accrual, and special offers are subject to
government regulations. American Airlines is not responsible for products
or services offered by other participating companies. For complete details
about the AAdvantage program, visit http://www.aa.com/aadvantage. American
Airlines and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines,
Inc.
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