SPRINGFIELD, Mo., & ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 1, 2004--Mr. John Q. Hammons forges ahead with his development of a new $40-million, 261-suite Embassy Suites Hotel(R) in Albuquerque, N.M. Natalee Cardon, the new director of sales for the property, will help lead the opening team and drive meeting and room sales. The new hotel will be owned by Mr. Hammons and will be managed by Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc. (AMEX:JQH), the leading independent builder, developer, owner and manager of upscale, full-service hotels, resorts and suites. Publicis Dialog for John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc., Dallas