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TRT Holdings attempts to takeover the Gaylord Entertainment Company

Analysts say some investors balked at the so-called takeover attempt, while others are open to a new direction for the hotelier.

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“Anyone looking at stock returns can see this company has not done well,” says Nell Minow, editor of The Corporate Library. “The question is whether anybody that challenges it can do better.”

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Texas billionaire Robert Rowling, owner of investment firm TRT Holdings, which owns luxury hotel brand Omni Hotels, told shareholders last week that he planned to nominate himself and three other directors to Gaylord’s board, criticizing the company’s poor performance and bad business decisions.

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Mr. Rowling said, "We believe that we can assist the Board and management team in their efforts to create value for all Gaylord shareholders. We approached Gaylord's Board and management in an attempt to discuss improving the Company's financial and operating performance and were rebuffed. As a result, we have decided to take our message directly to Gaylord's shareholders. TRT seeks to bring a disciplined business approach, accountability to shareholders, and a fresh perspective based on industry experience. We believe that Gaylord's Board and management have failed to adequately deliver in these areas."

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About TRT Holdings
TRT Holdings is a privately-owned, diversified holding company located in Irving, Texas. Assets include the luxury hotel brand, Omni Hotels, Gold's Gym International, Tana Exploration, Waldo's Dollar Mart in Mexico and numerous investments in public companies and various real estate ventures.

We Bought some Vegas Doorstops

Our hotel decided to buy a couple of the Vegas Doorstops to see how well they work and if they are as good as they sound, I'm sure we will buy more. We even bought holsters for them. *smiles* Yep, it's gonna be like a real wild west hotel with all the bellman packing heat.

Stay tuned to this blog for future updates on how cool these make the bellmen look.

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Simplicity is the Key Advantage

With the door straight open to a 90 degree angle or more, place the Door-Pro Doorstop over and onto the middle hinge-pin. Using it on the middle hinge balances the weight of the door. See "How To Size."

The Door-Pro Doorstop is constructed to slide over and onto the top of the hinge-pin and down alongside the hinge plates. The doorway is now easily accessible.

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The Door-Pro Doorstop is made only to be used on the hinge-pin.Do not wedge doorstop in door jam.

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Hot Hotel Market in Nashville

Is anyone surprised to hear that Nashville is a hot market for business, growth and creativity? Well, I would be surprised to know that anyone who has lived here or visited here during the last few years would have any doubts as to how quickly we are growing and how everyday more people wake up to a fact that most of us have known for a long, long time. Nashville is an amazing city and is full of good people who leave a lasting impression.

Let's enjoy the growth and make the most of it but those of us who have been here most of our lives should always work to keep it special and a place that people are more impressed with every day.



From the Tennessean today:

Analysts said the sale is a reflection of a hot hotel market in Nashville, one that is seeing growth across different price ranges.

"The hotel investment community is waking up to Nashville," said Jan Freitag, a vice president at Smith Travel Research, a Hendersonville-based company that tracks the lodging industry.
"Nashville as a hotel market is maturing; it's growing more sophisticated.

Here is the Rest of the Story in the Tennessean