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Cathedral City, the second largest city in Coachella Valley in California, is famous for local golf resorts and places of tourist attractions. Cathedral City is rapidly emerging as a commercial hub, with tourism playing a key role in the development of the area.
Several major hoteliers like Hyatt Hotels Corp. ( H - Snapshot Report ) and Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc. ( HOT - Analyst Report ) already have a strong presence in the city. The consequent demand for world-class accommodation in this area has caught the attention of Red Lion Hotels.
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However, the company should be wary of its competitors. Renowned hotel companies like Marriott International Inc. ( MAR - Analyst Report ) and Wyndham Worldwide Corp. ( WYN - Analyst Report ) are also poised to expand their presence in California.
Red Lion Hotels owns, operates and franchises midscale, full, select and limited service hotels under the Red Lion brand. As of now, the company s portfolio consists of over 45 hotels, spanning more than 9,000 rooms and situated in 9 states and 1 Canadian province across U.S. In addition, Red Lion Hotels owns and operates an entertainment and event ticket distribution business.
The company is scheduled to release its second westin hotel ottawa quarter 2012 earnings on August 3, 2012. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the second quarter is pegged at a loss of 4 cents per share. We presently have a long-term Neutral recommendation on the stock. However, the company carries a Zacks #2 Rank (short-term Buy rating).
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