Renaissance St. Louis Airport Sponsors "Float for Hope" Fundraiser

ST. LOUIS, MO, April 24, 2013

Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel will launch a 120 mile fundraising expedition on the Missouri River on June 13, 2013, to raise money for Give Kids the World, a nonprofit for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. The hotel staff will build a replica of a Lewis and Clark style flat bottom boat that will travel from the current Missouri capital in Jefferson City to the original Missouri capital in St. Charles. The launch will be at 1 p.m. from the Noren Access Boat Ramp adjacent to downtown Jefferson City, following a fundraising Ice Cream Social event at 12pm. Patrick Lupsha, COO of Davidson Hotels & Resorts, the hotel's management company, and the leadership team from the hotel will be navigating the trip. After the expedition concludes Friday, June 14 in St. Charles, at Bishops Landing, adjacent to Historic Boathouse, there will be a "Welcome Home" event at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel from at 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. that will include the auctioning of the boat. The staff has set a goal to raise over $25,000 for Give Kids the World. For more information and sponsorship opportunities please visit http://www.floatforhope.com.

About Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel offers stylish comfort and connectivity to the finest in L.A. attractions with 374 guest rooms, including 19 suites, as well as 37,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. The hotel is just minutes away from popular attractions like the Saint Louis Arch, while corporate travelers enjoy our St. Louis business hotel's amenities & proximity to downtown and the STL Airport. Please visit http://www.renaissancehotels.com/stlsa for more information.

About Give Kids the World
Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) is a 70-acre, non-profit resort in Central Florida that creates magical memories for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. GKTW provides accommodations at its whimsical resort, donated attractions tickets, meals and more for a weeklong, cost-free fantasy vacation. With the help of many generous individuals, corporations and partnering wish-granting organizations, Give Kids The World has welcomed more than 120,000 families from all 50 states and over 74 countries. Visit http://www.gktw.org for more information on GKTW and its mission.

Davidson Hotels & Resorts is one of the nation's largest independent hotel management companies, specializing in the renovating, repositioning and rebranding of hotels and resorts. With a portfolio comprised of 48 hotels and more than 13,600 rooms, Davidson's strength remains in providing each of its properties with the individualized service characteristic of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill that accompanies experience.