More than 250 people turned out for the grand opening and riboon cutting ceremony at the new Hampton Inn and suites at Doral Boulevard. There was incredible food, provided by Kantor's Catering of Palm Beach, a full bar, and a live band on hand for the soiree, which lasted from 6 until 10 in the evening.

(Left to Right) and Director of Development for Cardel Hospitality Joanne Tremmel, Hampton General Manager John Oakley, Major Robert Munecas of the Miami-Dade Police Department (Doral District Commander), (Background) West Dade Federation of Homeowners Associations (WDFHA) Vice President Jesse Jones, Representative Luis B. Rojas, Co-owner Carlos Lopez Cantera, Miami-Dade County Mayor Alex Penelas, Vice Chair Cardel Hospitality Pam Rodriguez, Cardel Hospitality Chairman Carlos J. Rodriguez, Former Doral Community Council Chairman Ralph Arza, and Airport West Chamber of Commerce President Andre Abbate.

Hampton Inn General Manger John Oakley said, "We're so excited to be here in Doral, the community has been so supportive and this is really such a great location for us. I'd like to thank everyone that came out, from the elected officials, to the people at Cardel (which owns the Hampton Inn), to the community activists, and anyone else I might have missed--you are all so important to our success. I think it was a perfect way to start a long, positive, and productive relationship with this community."