John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts has several rooms with a view. The hotel development company owns and operates approximately 80 hotels in about 25 states across the US. Most of its properties are upscale, operating under the brands such as Embassy Suites, Holiday Inn, Marriott, Radisson, and Renaissance. John Q. Hammons company targets locations for its hotels near state capitals, universities, airports, corporate headquarters, or office parks in mid-sized and smaller markets. Management services include human resources, sales and marketing, and food and beverage administration. John Q. Hammons company was founded by John Q. Hammons in 1958 with the purchase of 10 Holiday Inn franchises.

Penn National Gaming owns or operates about 20 horseracing and casino gaming facilities throughout the US and in Canada. The company's race tracks include Raceway Park in Toledo, Ohio; Charles Town Races at the Charles Town Entertainment Complex in West Virginia; and its namesake Penn National Race Course outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Penn National's casinos include about a dozen locations operating mostly under the Argosy and Hollywood names in Illinois, Mississippi, and a handful of other states. In addition, the company has casino operations at some of its racetracks and it operates four off-track betting centers in Pennsylvania.

Despite it's name, don't try ordering a peanut butter and jelly sandwich at PB&J Restaurants. The company operates a handful of casual-dining locations in the Kansas City area, including Yia Yia's (a Mediterranean-style bistro) and Coyote Grill. The company also operates a small number of franchised Red Robin Gourmet Burger outlets in Kansas and parts of Missouri. Founders Paul Khoury and Bill Crooks opened their first restaurant, Paradise Diner, in 1987.

Being marooned at one of this company's eateries might not be such a bad experience. Desert Island Restaurants is a leading regional dining company with a handful of restaurant concepts. Its holdings include five Ruth's Chris steakhouses located in Hawaii franchised from Ruth's Hospitality Group and an Asian-themed restaurant in Salt Lake City operating under the name Thaifoon - Taste of Asia. Desert Island also operates Ling & Louie's Asian Bar & Grill with locations in Denver and Scottsdale, Arizona. CEO Randy Schoch founded the company in 1998 and opened his Thaifoon restaurant in 2001.

The Green Bay Packers battle for pride in the National Football League. The not-for-profit corporation owns and operates the storied franchise, which was founded in 1919 by Earl "Curly" Lambeau and joined the NFL in 1921. Home to such icons as Bart Starr, Ray Nitschke, and legendary coach Vince Lombardi, Green Bay boasts a record 12 championship titles, including three Super Bowl victories. The team is also the only community-owned franchise in American professional sports with more than 100,000 shareholders. The shares do not increase in value nor pay dividends, and can only be sold back to the team.

Pebble Beach is a golfer's idea of the perfect company. For those wanting to walk in the footsteps of Tiger and Jack, the firm (formerly Lone Cypress) owns and operates the Pebble Beach Golf Links, home to the famed golf course that has been the location of many historic tournaments such as the US Open and the US Amateur Championships. In addition, the company operates three other golf courses, as well as three luxury hotels and a full-service spa. The Lodge at Pebble Beach is located on California's Monterey peninsula where a single cypress tree juts out from a cliff, giving the company its former name.

R&B Realty Group and Worldwide Corporate Housing (doing business as Oakwood Worldwide) provides housing where customers are free to fly the coop. R&B Realty Group company provides temporary furnished apartments and extended-stay lodging. It has more than 20,000 residences in 4,000 locations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia operating through several brands. Its Oakwood Corporate Housing maintains leases on residential units, and Oakwood Apartments offers both furnished and unfurnished units. Its Oakwood Residences brand supplements apartment life with the services of a hotel. R&B Realty Group company offers upscale, luxury apartments through its Oakwood Premier brand. Oakwood was founded in 1962 by chairman and CEO Howard Ruby.

Together Management Group usurps the role of the traditional village matchmaker. The company operates an offline dating service under the brand names The Right One and Together Dating. The service sets up matches between singles using personal interviews with professional matchmakers; members must submit to background checks. Together Management Group was founded in 1974 and began franchising in 1981. It operates through more than 55 offices across the US.

Melco International Development Limited (“Melco” or the “Company”) is a company with a long history and a bright future. Today, under the leadership of Chairman and CEO Lawrence Ho, Melco has found new energy and direction as a dynamic company that leads the field in the leisure and entertainment sector. Melco is in fact a company for a new generation in Asia – a generation of consumers who are eager for new experiences and ways to live their lives to the fullest. Our group companies are responding to the changing dynamics with vibrant, imaginative products and services that fulfill the demands and dreams of this increasingly affluent and ambitious generation.

Compagnie des Alpes is one of Europe's leading leisure operators with more than 35 properties in more than half a dozen countries. Its portfolio includes 14 major skiing destinations in France, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, including Tignes, Les Arcs, and La Plagne. All its ski properties sit above 9,900 feet. Compagnie des Alpes also operates about 20 amusement and leisure parks through its Gr�vin & Cie subsidiary, including Parc Asterix and Musee Grevin. About 24 million people visit its sites each year; a majority of those visits are to the French properties. The company was formed in 1989.

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