John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts Secures Numerous Top Honors at Embassy Suites Hotels’ Annual Conference in New Orleans (United States)
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John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts Secures Numerous Top Honors at Embassy Suites Hotels’ Annual Conference in New Orleans (United States)
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Category: North America & West Indies / Carribean islands - United States - Exclusive experiences
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2011-05-25
John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts today announced several of the company’s Embassy Suites properties were recognized for top performance at Embassy Suites Hotels’ recent annual conference in New Orleans. The conference themed “Going Up” encouraged brand leaders to challenge themselves and their teams to rise to new heights, while embodying the brand culture and values of Embassy Suites Hotels. Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts is the largest private, independent owner and manager of hotels in the United States (www.jqhhotels.com).
John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts’ properties recognized at the annual conference from among Embassy Suites’ 210 hotels include:
Director of Sales of the Year: Embassy Suites Murfreesboro – Hotel & Conference Center in Tennessee; Becky Vealey, director of sales
Sales Team of the Year: Embassy Suites Charlotte – Concord/Golf Resort & Spa in North Carolina; Nancy Obstler, director of sales/Terry Crawford, general manager
I Can Make a Difference Award: “Operation Sweet Dreams,” Embassy Suites Charleston in West Virginia; Kim Burton, director of sales/Chris Torsleff, general manager
Connie Award/#1 Embassy Suites in the World for 2nd Consecutive Year: Embassy Suites Omaha – La Vista/Hotel & Conference Center in Nebraska; Tony Moody, general manager/David Scott, director of sales
Connie Award/#3 Embassy Suites in the World: Embassy Suites Norman Hotel & Conference Center in Oklahoma; Marci Jacobs, director of sales
Make a Difference Medallion: Embassy Suites Albuquerque Hotel & Spa in New Mexico; Mark Gundlach, general manager; and Embassy Suites Hot Springs Hotel & Spa in Arkansas; Kurt Schatzl, general manager
John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts also secured additional participation in Embassy Suites’ Circle of Leadership with Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas Hotel, Spa & Convention Center General Manager David Lang being named a newly inducted member of the 2011-2012 leadership class.
Additional John Q. Hammons Top Performers
Earlier in the year, the prestigious Embassy Suites Hotels Awards were presented to 20 properties in the hotel brand’s system of more than 200 upscale, all-suite hotels throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. The properties were also highlighted at Embassy Suites’ annual conference. In addition to the two Connie Award winners, eight John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts properties were recognized and ranked among the best of the best. The complete ranking of John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts’ top performers for quality follows:
#1 Embassy Suites Omaha – La Vista / Hotel & Conference Center in Nebraska
#3 Embassy Suites Norman – Hotel & Conference Center in Oklahoma
#4 Embassy Suites Murfreesboro – Hotel & Conference Center in Tennessee
#6 Embassy Suites – Loveland Hotel, Spa & Conference Center in Colorado
#8 Embassy Suites East Peoria – Hotel & Riverfront Conference Center in Illinois
#13 Embassy Suites St. Louis – St. Charles/Hotel & Spa in Missouri
#14 Embassy Suites San Marcos – Hotel, Spa & Conference Center in Texas
#15 Embassy Suites Charlotte – Concord/Golf Resort, Spa & Conference Center in North Carolina
#19 Embassy Suites Hot Springs Hotel & Spa in Arkansas
#20 Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas Hotel, Spa & Convention Center in Arkansas
“We extend well-deserved congratulations to the John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts property teams and regional management on achieving another outstanding year at the Embassy Suites Brand Performance Awards,” said Jacquie Dowdy, CEO of John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts and a 30-year veteran of the company. “Our high standard for consistently delivering an exceptional guest experience is apparent and further recognized by John Q. Hammons’ properties retaining the coveted honor of #1 Embassy Suites in the World for the fifth consecutive year.”
Embassy Suites properties operated by John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts feature a variety of amenities for both business and leisure travelers. Select hotels also feature a full-service spa.
About Embassy Suites Hotels
Founded in 1984, Embassy Suites Hotels defines the upscale, all-suites segment and today has 210 hotels, with an additional 30 in the pipeline. With spacious two-room suites, engaging team members and an inviting atrium environment, guests are welcome to put their feet up and feel right at home. Embassy Suites’ complimentary, cooked-to-order breakfast helps guests gear up for their day, while the nightly Manager’s Reception with complimentary appetizers and beverages offers guests a great way to wind down.
About John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts
Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts is the largest private, independent owner and manager of hotels in the United States, representing brands such as: Chateau on the Lake Resort, Spa & Convention Center; Courtyard by Marriott; Embassy Suites Hotels; Hampton Inn & Suites; Hilton; Holiday Inn; Homewood Suites by Hilton; Marriott; Plaza Hotels Collection; Radisson; Renaissance; Residence Inn by Marriott; and Sheraton. With a portfolio of 78 hotels representing nearly 19,000 guest rooms/suites in 24 states, John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts’ properties are dominant in their markets. Founded on the extraordinary vision of John Q. Hammons and built on his legacy of excellence spanning more than 50 years, John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts has become one of the most recognized and award-winning companies in the hospitality industry. Built to be the best, John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts continues to set the standard in hospitality management and hotel development.
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