John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc. Appoints New Director of Sales at the Renaissance Dallas-Richardson Hotel

RICHARDSON, Texas & SPRINGFIELD, Mo Aug. 9, 2002 Stacey Jackson to Oversee Sales and Marketing at the Luxurious Property Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc. (AMEX:JQH) announces that Stacey Jackson has been promoted to director of sales and marketing at the Renaissance(R) Dallas-Richardson Hotel. Located in the heart of the Telecom Corridor(R) in Richardson, Texas, the Renaissance Dallas-Richardson Hotel is owned and managed by John Q. Hammons Hotels, the nation's leading independent builder, developer, owner and manager of upscale, full-service hotels, resorts and suites. Since joining the sales and marketing staff in 2001, Stacey has proven to be an invaluable team player, said Tom Dwyer, general manager of the Renaissance Dallas-Richardson Hotel. Our exceptional hotel staff prides itself on superior quality and incomparable service, and I know that Stacey will continue to uphold these high standards as the leader of the sales and marketing department. With more than 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Jackson has worked as a sales manager at the Renaissance Dallas-Richardson Hotel since October 2001. Prior to joining the Renaissance Dallas-Richardson Hotel, she served as the director of sales and marketing at the Park Cities Hilton in Dallas, where she was responsible for opening, pre-marketing and staffing at the new hotel. She also worked for Starwood Hotels & Resorts, where she held several positions in Dallas, including the director of sales for the Sheraton Park Central and the Sheraton Suites Market Center, as well as the senior sales manager for the Sheraton/Radisson Park Central. Jackson served as the sales manager and later senior sales manager for the Clarion Hotel Richardson. In addition, she has worked as a reservation manager at the Radisson Central Dallas, Metro Hotel, as well as the assistant front office manager at the Clarion Hotel Richardson, Metro Hotels. Being part of the staff at the Renaissance Dallas-Richardson Hotel has always been an honor, Jackson said. This hotel, along with every hotel in the John Q. Hammons Hotels portfolio, has a steadfast reputation for being a high-quality property that offers tremendous service. I look forward to continuing to exceed these high standards while growing sales. Opened in June 2001, the 336-room Renaissance Dallas-Richardson Hotel Renaissance has more than 30,000 square feet of functional meeting space, including a 12,400-square-foot ballroom. The hotel is ideal for a variety of events from lavish weddings and celebrations to corporate meetings and conferences. The staff caters to a group's specialized needs providing a full-range of event planning assistance and catering. The hotel also features a variety of amenities for both business and leisure travelers. In addition, the hotel has a full-service restaurant, a New York style cafe, a complete health and fitness center, indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna. About John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc. Publicly traded on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX:JQH), Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc. is the nation's leading independent builder, developer, owner and manager of upscale full-service hotels, resorts and suites including: Embassy Suites, Renaissance, Marriott, Radisson, Crowne Plaza, Residence Inn, Homewood Suites, Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites brands. With 56 hotels strategically located near demand generators, such as state capitals, universities, airports, corporate headquarters or office parks in secondary and tertiary markets, John Q. Hammons Hotels' properties are dominant in their markets. The company's focus is capitalizing on positive operating fundamentals in the upscale, full-service sector, converting existing hotels to franchise brands and selling mature assets, while reinvesting the proceeds and reducing debt. Although John Q. Hammons Hotels is not developing new hotels, Mr. Hammons has personally developed three projects that opened in 2001. John Q. Hammons Hotels manages all of the properties developed by Mr. Hammons' private company.