Daytona Beach Hotelier to Continue Commitment to Habitat for Humanity

DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. (Dec. 17, 2007) - Following their successful 2007 partnership with the Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity, the family-owned Bahama House and Best Western Aku Tiki Inn in Daytona Beach have renewed their commitment to the program for 2008.

Owned by Staed Family Associates, the two beachfront hotels raised $57,000 through the Community Contribution Tax-Credit program, which funded 100 percent of construction materials for a three-bedroom, two-bath home. Additionally, the Staed Family Associates and the United Way Women's Initiative provided more than 200 volunteer hours toward the construction of the home, which is now the residence of a single mother and her two children, ages 12 and 15.

'The tax-credit program is a unique opportunity to assist people right here in Volusia County,' said Blaine Lansberry, President of Staed Family Associates. 'We value the mission of the Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity and look forward to giving our time and effort again to this very worthy cause in 2008.'

Daytona Beach residents since 1960, members of the Staed family have been active in the local hotel industry for nearly 60 years. At the peak of their ventures, they ran 11 hotels, accounting for 1,500 rooms and 9,000 square feet of meeting space in the Daytona Beach area. Currently, Staed Hotels maintains two boutique hotels, catering to families, golfers, corporate travel executives, and meeting planners desiring the best of Daytona's beach experience.

For reservations, call the Best Western Aku Tiki Inn at (800) 258-8454 or (386) 252-9631, and the Bahama House at 800-571-2001 or 386-248-2001. For additional information on the properties, visit www.BWAkuTiki.com, www.DaytonaBahamaHouse.com or www.StaedHotels.com.

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