UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 23, 2002 INTERSTATE HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 1-14331 52-2101815 (State of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number) 4501 N. Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22203 (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (703) 387-3100 FORM 8-K ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On October 23, 2003, the Registrant issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, which is incorporated by reference into this Item. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS The press release of the Registrant is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: October 23, 2003 INTERSTATE HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. By: /s/ Christopher L. Bennett ----------------------------------- Christopher L. Bennett Senior Vice President and General Counsel EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION - ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release, dated as of October 23, 2003.