Southwind Wins Prestigious "Platinum Award" from Choice Hotels
AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT
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Southwind Hotels and Resorts Wins Prestigious 2010 Platinum Hospitality Award from Choice Hotels International New company recognized for management of Clearwater's Quality Hotel on the Beach.
INDIAN SHORES, Fla. (February, 2010) -- Southwind Hotels and Resorts, a full-service hotel management company that specializes in properties in receivership and foreclosure, has been announced as a recipient of a 2010 Platinum Hospitality Award from world lodging leader Choice Hotels International (franchisor of the Quality brand). The five-month-old company was recognized for its management of Clearwater-based Quality Hotel on the Beach, located at 655 South Gulfview Boulevard, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767.
About Quality Hotel on the Beach
As a top-performing property among the company's more than 4,800 US-franchised hotels, Quality Hotel on the Beach is among the top three percent of properties within the Quality brand. As one of the company's top-franchised hotels operating under the Quality flag, the hotel has demonstrated an exceptional focus on guest satisfaction and dedication to providing superior service. Information is available at www.QualityBeachResort.com.
About Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels International, Inc. franchises more than 6,000 hotels, representing more than 485,000 rooms in the United States and more than 35 other countries and territories. As of late 2009, more than 700 hotels are under construction, awaiting conversion or approved for development in the United States, representing more than 59,000 rooms; and more than100 hotels, representing approximately 9,400 rooms, are 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. Information is available at www.ChoiceHotels.com.
About Southwind Hotels and Resorts
Founded in September 2009, Southwind Hotels and Resorts is a full-service hotel management company that specializes in properties in receivership and foreclosure - a 'one-stop-shop' that can handle all management responsibilities for a lender or property owner. Southwind boasts particular expertise in Florida properties, including detailed knowledge of feeder markets and deep understandings of sales, marketing, e-commerce, front desk operations, food/beverage services, and more; an ability to move quickly, providing plans and budgets within 30 days of taking over a property; and experience in management of both branded and non-branded properties. Further information is available at www.SouthwindHospitality.com. Note: Company fact sheet available upon request.