Comfort Suites Grayslake Receives APEX Award from Choice Hotels International
Grayslake, IL (October 18, 2011) – Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH) has awarded Michelle Dillon, Director of Sales for the Comfort Suites hotel of Grayslake, Illinois, the Community Hero Award. This award is part of the Awards for Property Excellence (APEX) program from Choice Hotels, franchisor of the Comfort Suites brand, and serves to recognize properties and individuals that have demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence.
Ms. Dillon represents the highest standard among Choice properties and employees and was recently recognized for this selective award at a special dinner event held in St. Louis, Missouri, among Choice brand hotels in Choice Hotel Ownership Council's Region 8, which consists of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
The Community Hero APEX award is given to individuals who are actively involved in giving back to their communities. Now in its third year, the 2011 APEX program has awarded 80 hotels and individuals across the country among ten separate award categories, demonstrating the company's widespread dedication to excellence.
“These award winners reflect the true meaning of hospitality,” said Steve Joyce, president and chief executive officer for Choice Hotels. “Choice is very proud of Michelle and the Comfort Suites Grayslake, which is being awarded for consistently demonstrating dedication to excellent guest service.”
Here is an excerpt from the hotel's actual award nomination, which was used in determining each award winner:
"Michelle, a new Director of Sales this year, started a women's networking group which has become extremely successful. The Women of Success has become a community asset in their ability to assist one another with motivation, new contacts, and fresh ideas. They have assisted members in finding new positions, new business, and new friends."
About Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels International, Inc. franchises more than 6,100 hotels, representing more than 490,000 rooms, in the United States and more than 30 other countries and territories. As of June 30, 2011, more than 450 hotels were under construction, awaiting conversion or approved for development in the United States, representing more than 37,000 rooms, and approximately 100 hotels, representing approximately 8,700 rooms, were under construction, awaiting conversion or approved for development in more than 20 other countries and territories. The company's Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brands serve guests worldwide. In addition, via its Ascend Collection membership program, travelers in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean have upscale lodging options at historic, boutique and unique hotels.
About Comfort Suites Grayslake
Opened in 2009, Comfort Suites Grayslake is an all-suites hotel with indoor pool and spa, complimentary breakfast, local shuttle to corporate offices, fitness center, and free internet access. Special guest programs include Six Flags packages, group rates, corporate plans, AAA, and senior discounts, among others. Additionally, the hotel offers a board room for small meetings and a larger meeting room capable of classroom, theater, or U-shape configurations. http://www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-grayslake-illinois-IL236 This property is managed by HP Hotels, a dynamic hotel management company based in Birmingham, Alabama. http://www.hp-hotels.com.
Additional corporate information may be found on the Choice Hotels International, Inc. Web site, which may be accessed at www.choicehotels.com.
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