ARAMARK selected to manage The Mason Inn at George Mason University

PHILADELPHIA. – ARAMARK, a world leader in professional services, announced today that ARAMARK Higher Education was awarded the contract to manage The Mason Inn, located on the campus of George Mason University, Fairfax, VA. Under the terms of the agreement, ARAMARK will be responsible for all management and operational functions of the property.

Currently under construction, The Mason Inn will consist of a 20,000-square-foot technologically advanced conference center, integrated with a 149-room hotel, as well as a restaurant, lounge, ballroom and 11 meeting rooms. It is scheduled to open in July 2010.

“We are proud to partner with George Mason University to provide an innovative destination for learning and leisure activities on campus,” said Michael Leone, senior vice president, ARAMARK Higher Education.

The Mason Inn will be built to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, and will be operated to the standards of the International Association of Conference Centers.