Accor North America is a division of Accor. With 150,000 people in nearly 100 countries, Accor is the European leader in hotels and tourism and a global leader in corporate services. It offers its individual and corporate clients more than 40 years of expertise in its 2 core businesses. Hotels, with the Sofitel, Novotel, Mercure, Suitehotel, Ibis, All Seasons, Etap Hotel, Formule 1, Studio 6 and Motel 6 brands: around 4,000 hotels and 500,000 rooms in 90 countries, as well as strategically related activities, such as Lenôtre.Services to corporate clients and public institutions: 32 million people in 40 countries benefit from Accor Services products (human resources, marketing services, expense management).

Heritage Golf Group began in 1999 with funding from private equity firm, GTCR Golder Rauner LLC. Since then, the company has grown an impressive portfolio of twenty one private and resort courses across the country. The Heritage portfolio represents some of the most well-known and acclaimed properties spanning Texas, Georgia, Michigan, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina. Heritage Golf Group, LLC distinguishes itself by its dedication to unrivaled golf and uncompromising service. Heritage Golf Group is led by Bob Husband, president and CEO.

The Brighton & Hove Albion Seagulls compete in Football League One (after their relegation from the English League Championship following the 2005-2006 season). In the club's second season of play, the team moved into the Goldstone Ground stadium where it would play until 1995, when the board of directors controversially sold the the stadium before securing an alternative site to play. The Seagulls have worn the blue and white stripes synonymous with the team since 1904. Brighton & Hove Albion temporarily plays its home matches at the Withdean Stadium and is currently in the middle of a quest for a permanent stadium.

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (HSH) deals in luxury. The group owns and operates about two dozen deluxe hotels and commercial and residential properties in Asia, Australia, and North America. Its Peninsula Hotel brands are located in major cities such as Bangkok; Beijing; Beverly Hills, California; Chicago; Hong Kong; Manila; New York City, and Tokyo. Its properties also include the Quail Lodge Resort and Gold Club in Carmel, California. HSH is the oldest hotelier in Hong Kong (it was founded in 1866 as the Hongkong Hotel Company). The Kadoorie family controls the company, as it has for more than 100 years.

Ruby's Diner operates and franchises more than 40 casual-dining restaurants that recreate the feel of a 1940s diner. The eateries offer a variety of traditional favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including omelettes, burgers, and meatloaf. The restaurants are located mostly in California with a small number of units in Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Washington. Restaurateur Doug Cavanaugh opened the first Ruby's in 1982 with partner Ralph Kosmides.

Elvis may have permanently left the building, but his legacy is still taking care of business. Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE) manages the late singer's estate and licenses his name, likeness, and songs for a variety of commercial purposes. Revenue mostly comes from operating Presley's Graceland mansion in Memphis. Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. runs tours at Graceland, and also operates the associated museum, visitor's center, and the Heartbreak Hotel. EPE was created in 1981 (four years after Presley's death) and was owned by The Elvis Presley Trust. EPE and The Elvis Presley Trust were wholly owned by Elvis' daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, until 2005 when she sold an 85% stake to entertainment investor Robert Sillerman's CKX.

First Hospitality Group has built a rapidly growing company on a rock solid reputation for developing and operating first rate hotels. We credit that success to adherence to a common set of values. At First Hospitality Group, our mission is simple: to respect and serve the needs of our three principal constituencies - our investors, our associates and our guests.

You might say this company is into neighborhood casual dining. Apple American Group is a leading franchisee of Applebee's, with more than 200 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar locations in about 10 states. The largest casual dining chain in the US, Applebee's restaurants offer a full-service menu of beef, chicken, and seafood entrees, as well as a wide selection of appetizers. Most of Apple American's restaurants are found in the Midwest (Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania) and on the West Coast (California, Washington). Founded in 1998 by CEO Greg Flynn, Apple American is controlled by private equity firm Weston Presidio Service.

Waterford Gaming, LLC helped develop and manage the Mohegan Sun gambling resort through a partnership with Kerzner International. The Connecticut resort is now managed by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, but Waterford continues to earn revenue from the resort's operations, which include several casinos, restaurants, nightclubs, and a 10,000-seat arena. Waterford Gaming, LLC has additional operations in Colorado (various racetracks), New York (development stage gaming and entertainment facility), and Rhode Island (Twin River gaming and entertainment). Waterford Gaming is part of the Waterford Group.

Paddy Power is a leading bookmaker serving bettors in Ireland and the UK through about 250 retail betting outlets. Paddy Power plc offers betting on a wide range of sporting events, including cricket, football, horse racing, and rugby, as well as American and other international sports. It also takes bets online and over the phone. Paddy Power also offers other online gaming, including bingo, casino games, and poker. In addition to its domestic and UK activities, the company operates betting in Australia through 61%-owned subsidiary Sportsbet.

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