Management Team.

J. Peter Schweitzer co-founded Design Hotels Inc. (www.designhotels.com) and it's parent, lebensart global networks AG (www.lebensart-ag.com). He served as CEO and President of Design Hotels Inc. from its inception until November 2001, growing it from 23 hotels in 1995 to more than 180 hotels. During that time, Peter helped to create an internationally respected hotel marketing company and a globally recognized lifestyle brand. He possesses over 20 years of experience in the hotel and travel industry, with particular emphasis in the areas of branding, marketing, electronic distribution and positioning, as well as hotel development and finance.

Quang D. Nguyen was most recently Managing Director, North America for Design Hotels Inc. from January 2000 to December 2001. In that role, he was responsible for all operations, sales, marketing, and acquisitions activities in North America. Prior to joining Design Hotels Inc. in July 1999, Quang was involved in various enterprenuerial ventures and practiced law in San Francisco with Cooley Godward LLP (www.cooley.com).