April 17, 2008
Staybridge Suites Las Cruces hosts its 2nd ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 17, 2008 to celebrate its 28 additional suites, to its existing 87 suite property. In addition to celebrating our 28 additional suites, we’ve added a “Just like home theater”, internet cafe, and additional guest public space area. The Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce, Mesilla Valley Economic Alliance and the community helped celebrate this momentous event.
The Staybridge Suites Las Cruces also congratulates, Sonny Gonzales, the winner of our Las Vegas giveaway! From our staff to our community we thank you for helping us celebrate in our success. We look forward to providing our community with superior lodging accommodations and the highest quality of guest service!
The 2008 WAC Men and Women’s Basketball Tournament for the second year in a row has choosen Las Cruces, NM for the 2008 host city. The Staybridge Suites Las Cruces, NM will host to band members from Hawaii, teams, family members and spectators for this event, March 10-15th.The Staybridge Suites is proud to be a part of this event for the second year.
Las Cruces, New Mexico: Staybridge Suites; Carol Hughes of Zia Engineering recently returned from her grand prize winning of the 50’s party given by the Staybridge Suites in August 2007. Carol and her husband won accommodations at the Staybridge Suites in Cleveland and complimentary tickets to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Zia Engineering is a continued patron of the Staybridge Suites Las Cruces and participates in the First Choice Loyalty Program through Lodging Host Hotel Corp. “We appreciate your continued support and are thrilled to hear about your wonderful vacation”, stated Jason Guthrie-Director of Sales at the Staybridge Suites. Staybridge Suites Las Cruces hosts an annual client and guest appreciation party every summer. We look forward to another exciting evening in 2008. Stay tuned for details!
LAS CRUCES, NM - “The team at Staybridge Suites wants to welcome the West Region Police Academy to Las Cruces and our hotel.”
The Staybridge Suites Las Cruces welcomes the White Sands Missile Range Regional Police Academy. The academy was inaugurated in 2005 to train United States Department of Defense newly appointed Federal Police Officers. The two month training academy meets and exceeds all federal law enforcement officer professional training standards. The White Sands Missile Range Police Academy has several law enforcement instructors who are certified in all phases of basic and advanced law enforcement curriculum.
Because the academy is a two month process, the cadets like having the full kitchens, spacious suites and amenities of the Staybridge Suites hotel. The cadets also chose the Staybridge Suites because of its’ proximity to the White Sands Missile Range.
The range is located in the Tularosa Basin of south-central New Mexico. The area is 20 miles east of Las Cruces. White Sands Missile Range is a rocket range in New Mexico operated by the United States Army. The range covers an area of almost 3,200 miles, making it the largest military installation in the United States.
The police academy is designed to provide the new officer with specific knowledge, ability and skills necessary to perform at the entrance level in Federal Law Enforcement. Eligible students include personnel performing law enforcement missions on Department of Defense installations and activities.
LAS CRUCES, NM - The First Annual Christmas Bazaar held at Staybridge Suites Las Cruces on Dec. 9th benefitted Give Kids The World. The Staybridge Suites raised over $400 at their first ever Give Kids the World (GKTW) Christmas Bazaar. The proceeds raised will go to help children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. GKTW provides accommodations at its whimsical resort, donated attractions tickets, meals and more for a week-long, cost-free fantasy vacation. With the help of many generous individuals, corporations and partnering wish-granting organizations, Give Kids The World has welcomed more than 75,000 families from all 50 states and over 50 countries. Staybridge Suites Las Cruces is proud to be a part of this worthy cause.
LAS CRUCES, NM - Staybridge Suites-Las Cruces is hosting their First Annual Give Kids the World Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, December 9th. Proceeds raised by the Staybridge Suites will benefit Give Kids the World. The community is invited to celebrate the holiday season with us and get some Christmas shopping in!
Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) is a 70-acre, non-profit resort in Central Florida that creates magical memories for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. GKTW provides accommodations at its whimsical resort, donated attractions tickets, meals and more for a week-long, cost-free fantasy vacation. With the help of many generous individuals, corporations and partnering wish-granting organizations, Give Kids The World has welcomed more than 75,000 families from all 50 states and over 50 countries. For more information on Give Kids The World, visit the GKTW web site at www.gktw.org.
The community is invited to attend the Christmas Bazaar, which will be held from 12:00PM-4:00PM on Sunday, December 9th, 2007. The Staybridge Suites hotel is located at 2651 Northrise Dr. in Las Cruces. Come out and celebrate the holiday season with us! Many local vendors will be selling the best arts, crafts and Christmas items Las Cruces has to offer.
“Staybridge Suites is honored to participate this holiday season in supporting Give Kids The World by hosting our first annual Christmas Bazaar.” stated Jason Guthrie, Sales Manager of Staybridge Suites and coordinator of Christmas Bazaar. For more information please contact Jason Guthrie at 505-521-7999.
WORLD TRAVEL MARKET, LONDON (Nov. 15, 2007) – IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) and Expedia, Inc. today announced they have entered into a multi-year agreement under which consumers can now book IHG hotels on Expedia® sites globally. The agreement will result in the addition of more than 3,700 hotels across all IHG brands, including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites, to the hotel selection on Expedia® and hotels.com® branded points of sale globally, as well as Hotwire® and Expedia® Corporate Travel.
“IHG continually seeks to extend the reach of our brands to deliver our customers additional convenience in booking their accommodations and we are delighted to work with Expedia in such a way that will greatly benefit our guests,” said Eric Pearson, senior vice president, Distribution Marketing, IHG.
As a further testament to the relationship, IHG is participating as the launch partner for Expedia’s new media-based pricing model. The dynamic, two-part economic model will blend transaction pricing with media pricing based on clicks on specific IHG properties in Expedia.com and hotels.com search results. Expedia and IHG collaboratively developed this innovative approach to distribution marketing – a first in online travel – where IHG will receive significant benefits from value-added media placement throughout the Expedia network in addition to the bookings they receive from Expedia.
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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
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ATLANTA (October 22, 2007) – Jason Guthrie, Director of Sales at the Staybridge Suites Las Cruces, received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) 2007 Best of the Best Director of Sales of the Year award.
Jason was honored during a special ceremony held during the 2007 IHG Americas Investors & Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas, October 22-24, 2007. An award trophy and medallion were presented in recognition of his exemplary service.
Nominees were selected based on performance that goes above and beyond normal job responsibilities by providing outstanding and unique service to the property, to the guests and to the community.
It is with great pleasure that I recognize Jason Guthrie, for providing one of the best guest experiences in our industry,” said Steve Porter, president, the Americas, IHG.
More than 4,000 franchise owners, operators and company officials attended the 2007 IHG Americas Investors & Leadership Conference.
ATLANTA, October 22, 2007 – IAHI, the Owners’ Association of IHG, announces the election of four new members to its Board of Directors: Bakulesh G. “Buggsi” Patel, Kevin Hilchey, Mark Zipperer, and Jose Paoli Montesinos. The announcement was made during the 2007 IHG Americas Investors & Leadership Conference, held October 22-24 in Dallas, Texas.
Bakulesh G. “Buggsi” Patel is the Owner of BHG Hotels, a Lake Oswego, Oregon-based hotel/motel management and consulting firm. Patel has ownership interest in 21 hotels in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan, and California. Two additional properties are currently under development. Patel has been a member of the IAHI since 2004 and has been a member of the Holiday Inn Express Committee since 2005. Patel graduated from the inaugural class of IAHI’s unique Leadership Institute in 2004. Patel served as Chairman of the Asian American Hotel Owners’ Association in 2000 and has been a member of the Executive Committee since 1997. In addition, Patel is a perennial member and Director and past Executive Committee member of the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Patel also was elected President of the Oregon Lodging Association in 1997-1998, and elected to a second term in 1998-1999.
Kevin P. Hilchey is President and Founder of Longview, Texas-based Lodging Host Hotel Corporation, since 1984. He has been active in the IAHI by serving on the Holiday Inn Express Brand Committee from 2003 to the present, and the Southern Regional Committee from 2001-2003. Hilchey co-founded the East Texas Hotel and Motel Association in 1982 and served as its President. He also has served on the Board and as President of the Legal Defense Fund for the Texas Hotel and Motel Association (TH&LA). Read the rest of this entry
