A Star Corp Company
In 1990, American Real Estate Agent, Melina DuBose started DuBose Hotels in Chicago. In 1992 DuBose opened up hotels in Indianapolis, New York City, Atlanta, Washington D.C., Boston; and in international locations such as London, Paris, Greece, Vatican, and Forest Oaks. After opening hotels in Forest Oaks DuBose acquired Paradise Resorts and moved there HQ to East Shiloh. After moving to East Shiloh DuBose sold the Company to James Star of StarTech where it became apart of Star Corporation and was renamed DuBose Hotels & Resorts.
In 2000 Dwayne P. Star inherited Star Corp and shut down DuBose due to lack of income. The Board of Directors constantly pushed Dwayne to reopen the franchise but he refused until 2009 when he agreed and started planning it under Paradise Hotels & Resorts. Dwayne hired Julia Thomas, granddaughter of Melina DuBose as Executive Director. He hired the best of the best to campaign and market the new hotel and opened the first Paradise Hotel in Zion. Dwayne and Julia have just recently decided to open Paradise to the international community.