Hotel Lodging News

The Hampton Inn in Hillsboro, Texas celebrated their first year anniversary on April 18, 2008. ” We are very happy to be part of the Hillsboro community while injecting a  member of the Hilton Hotels family to the city.  We consider our first year to be very successful and look forward to a continued relationship with our treasured guests, the Hillsboro area, and the many friends we have made since the hotel opening.” Peggy Franklin, General Manager.

Add some romance to your Valentine with our

Romancing the Night Away Overnight Package

Package includes:

• one-night accommodations with a box of chocolates
• a dozen roses
• turn-down service awaiting your arrival
• dinner certificate for two at a local Italian restaurant
• complimentary breakfast buffet
• a late check-out

$199 per couple

Packages are available by contacting the Hampton Inn Hillsboro directly at 254-582-9100. A credit card is required at the time of booking.  Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours prior to your arrival.  Any cancellations made less than 72 hours prior to arrival will result in a cancellation fee.

HILLSBORO, TX - Hampton Inn Hillsboro wanted to give back to their community this Holiday Season.  Employees are participating with the local nursing homes Angel Tree Christmas.  Employees choose five elderly residents from each nursing home.  The residents selected would not otherwise receive gifts and/or visits from family. “You should see the light in their eyes and the giving attitude everyone had when asked if they would like to be part of the program. I saw a few tears also when they found out that these residents would have nothing at Christmas without the Angel Tree Christmas.”, proudly stated Peggy Franklin, General Manager.  Employees will be donating gifts to the Angel Tree recipients.  However, more importantly, they are giving of their time and hearts in this season of giving.    

HILLSBORO, TX (November 21, 2007) - Below is a letter submitted to the President of Lodging Host Hotel Corp on behalf of the guest stay at Hampton Inn Hillsboro.  We love receiving our guest’s comments.

“I had the opportunity to meet you several weeks ago at the Hampton Inn in Hillsboro, TX.  I, along with numerous other individuals from OGM and Percheron, spent months calling the Hampton Inn Hillsboro home.  In our line of work living in a hotel is just part of the job.  At this hotel it was very different.  We were treated like family.  I can honestly say that I have never had a better experience at any hotel. 

I knew every person on the staff by name and, they knew me by my first name.  I believe that the wonderful attitudes and personalities of the staff are a direct reflection of the outstanding leadership of the General Manager, Peggy Franklin.  I don’t think I could say enough about her and the hospitality she provided to us. 

The day I finally checked out was like leaving home and good friends.  I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful group of people you have in Hillsboro and what a great job they are doing.  I look forward to seeing them all again in the near future.”  

Justin W. Lyon, Regional Field Manager, Percheron Acquisitions, LLC

Longview, TX (November 2, 2007) - There has been much speculation as to what the crash in the sub-prime market is going to do to Hotel lending and construction.  My quick answers would little and nothing respectively but let me explain because it is certainly not that simple. 

While hotel lending does not really have a sub-prime aspect in name it does have “conduit” lending.  This lending source is used for stabilized operating hotels and is significantly more sophisticated than what was happening in the Housing sub-prime market. Read the rest of this entry �

LONGVIEW, TX (October 29, 2007) - Lodging Host Hotel Corp held its bi-annual Managers Lock-In Training Conference October 28-30 in Hillsboro, TX. The two-day conference hosted by the Hampton Inn Hillsboro was a time of training and team building for Lodging Host corporate employees and hotel managers. The final evening featured an awards dinner where the following employees were recognized for their excellent customer service and dedication to Lodging Host over the previous year.

Employee of the Year - Teresa Marcus

Hampton Inn On the Lake Marble Falls Guest Representative

Department Head of the Year - Becky Schomer

Hampton Inn Livingston Sales Manager

General Manager of the Year - Louis Christian

Holiday Inn Express Livingston General Manager

HILLSBORO, TX (September 2007) - Since the opening of the Hampton Inn Hillsboro hotel, Lodging Host Hotel Corp now manages three Hampton Inn brand hotels including Marble Falls, Livingston and Hillsboro. All three Lodging Host Hotel Corp managed Hampton Inn hotels are located in Texas. 

With the opening of the third property, Hilton Hotels Corporation invited Lodging Host to join the Hampton group of Key Partners.  A Key Partner is an owner, ownership group or management company that owns at least three Hampton brand hotels that we would like to continue doing future business with as a brand.  This is an internal Hampton brand program.”  stated Sheila Wright, Regional Director Product & Service with Hampton Brand Hotel Performance.

The Lodging Host Hampton Key Partner meeting was held September 6th in Hillsboro where Lodging Host proudly accepted the partnership opportunity. 

The Hampton Inn Hillsboro was recently honored when Billy Mata and the Texas Tradition chose the Hampton Inn for their lodging accommodations while en route to Garland, Texas where they were being nominated for Western Swing Band, Western Swing Song, Western Swing Album, and Western Swing Male Vocalist of the year. Read the rest of this entry �

LONGVIEW, TX (August 10, 2007) - August 10th will be the final working day for our 2007 summer interns.  Over the previous 12 weeks, these college students have worked full-time positions in three of our hotels rotating through all the departments.  They have learned the in-and-out of hotel operations and have become valuable assets along the way.

“The Lodging Host Internship has definitely been a positive and enriching experience.  It enables you to understand and work in every aspect of a hotel and see how all of the departments work together.  The program gives credence to the phrase ‘you can’t manage what you haven’t done’.  I would consider this program to be a valuable asset to any hospitality student. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with Lodging Host and would recommend it to my peers.” stated Jennifer Geier, 2007 Summer Intern from the University of Houston, Hilton College of Hotel & Restaurant Management. Read the rest of this entry �

LONGVIEW, TX (August 1, 2007) - Lodging Host Hotel Corp announces upgrades to its’ hotel’s frequest-stay guest reward program.  The enhanced benefits are effective today, August 1, 2007.

The upgraded reward program now gives those who make frequent reservations at our hotels more spending power.  The new MasterCard® can be spent anywhere MasterCard® debit cards are accepted. Reloads will continue to take place on a monthly basis.  Each month members make hotel reservations under the First Choice Club®, their card will be reloaded the following month. Read the rest of this entry �