Homewood Suites by Hilton recognizes top hotels of 2007
Released
on: April 16, 2008, 7:53 am
Press
Release Author: Homewood
Suites by Hilton
Industry:
Consumer
Services
Press
Release Summary: Homewood Suites, the Upscale, All-Suite Hotel
Brand, to Salute Leading Teams at Annual Conference
Press
Release Body: Homewood Suites by Hilton, the
international brand of all-suite, residential-style hotels, has
announced the winners of its annual Property Awards. Each year,
the brand honors more than 80 hotel teams and individuals for
exceeding performance goals and expectations. Additionally, Homewood
Suites gives hotel team members, peers and owners the opportunity
to nominate individuals who continually exceed expectations in
leadership and performance.
“We
truly have some of the best teams in the hotel industry and this
is our way of recognizing the people who play such a pivotal role
in making our guests feel at home,” said Rebecca Wyatt,
senior vice president, brand management, Homewood
Suites by Hilton. “Especially
in the extended-stay segment, where the majority of our guests
are with us for several nights, exceptional service is imperative
to the growth and success of the brand.”
Winning
teams and individuals will be recognized at the brand’s
annual conference in May.
The
Connie Pride Award for Hotel of the Year was presented
to Homewood Suites
Philadelphia/Valley Forge, overseen by John Tomaselli,
general manager. Located in Audubon, Pa., this hotel and its team
members have demonstrated a high level of commitment and leadership.
The Pride Award recognizes hotels that excel
on key components, including quality assurance audits measuring
cleanliness, condition and brand standards; customer scores rating
staff service and the quality of the hotel’s physical accommodations,
and extended-stay business percentages.
Pride
Awards of Merit were bestowed to the following hotels and general
managers:
- Albany, N.Y. – Nancy Langford
- Alexandria, Va. – Charles Gellad
- Burlington, Ontario, Canada – Matt Costanza
- College Station, Texas – Mechelle Milliorn
- Colorado Springs – Airport
- Colo. – Debbie Karrer
- Columbia, Md. – Jeanette Cross
- Del Mar, Calif. – Ann Marie Kimble
- Detroit/Troy, Mich. – Melissa Whitcomb
- Manchester – Airport, N.H. – Julie Scott
- New Orleans – Downtown, La. – Dennis Pearse
- Portsmouth, N.H. – Al Nazzaro
- Syracuse/Liverpool, N.Y. – Michelle Ridgeway
- Toronto – Oakville, Ontario, Canada – Nazek Black
- Wichita, Kan. – Shana Hill
This
year’s Top Performing New Hotel was Portsmouth,
N.H., overseen by Al Nazzaro, general manager. Awards
of merit in this category included the following all-suite
hotels and general managers:
- Bethlehem – Airport, Pa. – Rob McDevitt
- Fargo, N.D. – Tom Kasper
- Houston – Stafford, Texas – Michelle Virate
- Louisville – East, Ky. – Audra Axtel
John
Tomaselli, general manager of the Philadelphia/Valley Forge, Pa.
Homewood Suites was awarded General Manager of the Year, and Amy
Amirault, director of sales for the Portsmouth, N.H. property
was recognized as Director of Sales of the Year.
About
Homewood
Suites by Hilton
Launched in 1989, the Homewood Suites by Hilton
brand now has more than 220 hotels open with approximately 130
in the development pipeline. Beyond its spacious suites and home-like
amenities, Homewood Suites guests can find at
each hotel an on-site Suite Shop convenience store, exercise facility
and guest laundry at most locations. Guests can also enjoy a daily
complimentary Suite Start hot breakfast and a Welcome Home reception
featuring a complimentary light meal and beverages Monday-Thursday
evenings. Additional guest services at Homewood Suites
by Hilton hotels include a complimentary grocery shopping
service* and a complete business center at most locations.
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*Guest
pays for groceries. Other restrictions apply.
Hilton
HHonors, Double Dip and Double Dipping are trademarks owned by
Hilton HHonors Worldwide, LLC. Airline miles accrued and awards
issued are subject to the terms and conditions of each participating
airline’s reward program, as applicable. Hilton HHonors
membership, earning of Points & Miles, and redemption of points
are subject to HHonors Terms and Conditions.
Web
Site: http://www.homewoodsuites.com/
Contact
Details: PR contact:
Nancy Gearin
Director Brand Marketing
Hilton Brand Communications
Homewood Suites by Hilton
755 Crossover Lane
Memphis
Tennessee
38117
US
(901)374-6423
www.homewoodsuites.com
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