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Clearwater Economy Inn signs with Southwind Hospitality

Currently under receivership (Southwind president Gilles Arditi has been appointed as receiver) and still open for business, the Economy Inn was officially taken over by Southwind on January 19. Along with overall management, Southwind is responsible ...
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Historic Grayl's Hotel in St. Petersburg, FL Closing for $6 million Extreme Makeover

Jan. 18, 2012--ST. PETERSBURG -- The new owner of the historic Grayl's Hotel at 340 Beach Drive NE hoped he could keep the 1922 hotel open while making major renovations. But because plans call for most of the interior of the three-story hotel to be ...
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Southwind Hospitality Hotel Clients Outperform Latest Smith Travel Research Forecasts

As conscientious hoteliers the Southwind Hospitality team recognizes that the more data we acquire, the better equipped we are to ensure the success of our hotels. We keep a close eye on our competitive set and compare data between Southwind Hospital ...
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Southwind Wins Prestigious "Platinum Award" from Choice Hotels

Southwind Hospitality Wins Prestigious 2010 Platinum Hospitality Award from Choice Hotels International New company recognized for management of Clearwater's Quality Hotel on the Beach.
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Unlocking Potential

Most of us tend to steer clear of hotels that appear shabby or have service below basic standards. Gilles Arditi looks at those and sees opportunity. The president of Indian Shores-based Southwind Hospitality
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