Lodging Host Hotel Corp recently received notification that the Hampton Inn in Hillsboro, Texas would be listed in the brands Wall of Fame. This award, based on overall Total Quality Scores, honors the top 15% of hotels in the brand. The award is a result of outstanding “Hamptonality ant the exceptional ability to connect with your guests” according to the brand. The designation is a congratulations to the entire on site team “for representing Peak Performance at its best”.
With the opening of the Residence Inn at the Airport on December 23rd 2008 in Albuquerque NM, Lodging Host Hotel Corp has opened it’s first Marriott franchised product. The hotel consists of 110 guest suites all of which have full cooking facilities. Other amenities of the hotel include indoor pool, hot tub, exercise facility with equipment each with their own televisions, guest Market, guest laundry facilities, airport shuttle service, business center, meeting room to accommodate 40 persons and a Boardroom for 8 persons.
The hotel is a Generation 7.5 Residence Inn and incorporates the InnFusion Guestroom design of the new Generation 8 Residence Inn product.
Lodging Host Hotel Corp intends to develop 4 more Marriott products in the next 4 years and has executed franchises for a 75 room Fairfield Inn and Suites in Forney, Texas and a 110 suite Residence Inn in Longview Texas. Construction is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2009 on both of those hotels.
According to Kevin P. Hilchey, President of Lodging Host Hotel Corp “We will be developing other product as well during that time as the economy and lending environment allow.”
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During the semi-annual meeting of all the Lodging Host Hotel Corp Management Team a break was taken from the training exercises and information exchanges to hold the Annual Awards Dinner. It was an enjoyable evening, during which the three Lodging Host annual employee awards were presented.
The first award presented was to the Lodging Host Hotel Corp Manager of the Year. It was presented in his absence to Lloyd Quinn, who had to miss the event due to infectious flu. As General Manager of the Hotel Phillips in Bartlesville, OK he has stepped into one of the most demanding roles in the company after proving himself at the Hampton Inn in Marble Falls, TX. Now running a full service, historic facility has allowed him to show what he can really do.
Second award given out was for Department Head of the Year. The award presented to Cary Johnson of Hampton Inn Hillsboro. Cary has been with the hotel prior to the opening in April 2007 and no one was surprised when he won the prestigious 2008 award. Cary’s dedication, work ethics, responsiveness to guests needs, and wonderful sense of humor were big factors in the decision by the Lodging Host Hotel Corp Board of Directors to bestow Cary with this honor.
And finally, the Big Winner with a trip and spending money on the line was the Employee of the Year Award. After much deliberation it was presented to Marsha Jess of the Hampton Inn on the Lake, Marble Falls, TX. Marsha has been working at the hotel for over seven years at the Front Desk. She is khown for her cheery demeanor with guests and for filling in whenever and wherever the hotel needs her.
We would all like to congratulate this year’s outstanding service people who were given the awards as well as all those who were nominated from their respective hotels. It is employees such as those that create the high level of guest service surrounding Lodging Host managed hotels.
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In the month of September the three Hampton Inns run by Lodging Host, Hampton Inn Hillsboro TX, Hampton Inn Livingston TX and the Hampton Inn in Marble Falls TX ranked #1, #5 and #11 in the state of Texas. This is a fantastic accomplishment by the three hotels and is based on Hilton’s SALT scores (Satisfaction and Loyalty Table) based on customer comment cards and Hilton inspections.
In addition The Hillsboro property won the Hilton 3rd Quarter Hampton Inn Hall of Fame award being ranked #33 in the entire Hilton system.
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Lodging Host lost three hotels temporarily. Hurricane Ike hit TX and LA on September 12th 2008. The Comfort Suites in La Porte, TX, the Hampton Inn in Livingston TX and the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Livingston TX. In addition the Hampton Inn in Hillsboro TX lost power briefly and the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Marshall TX lost power for 2 days.
The Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Livingston sustained the most damage with water penetration to all guest rooms and public areas. It should reopen late in the week of September 29th. Mike Scavone headed up the efforts for the team. The LHHC & hotel staff reacted quickly getting generators transported to the site for temporary power. That provided enough electricity to allow lighting for crews to work, to do water extraction and power fans to lessen the growth of mold. Outside contractors were secured immediately to replace carpet and padding, replace damaged sheetrock in walls and ceiling, paint and texture effected areas and eradicate mildew. When power was restored the team was poised to move forward to minimize the loss created by Ike.
The Hampton Inn in Livingston sustained minor roof damages and water penetration only to a couple public space and a few guest rooms. Again the team quickly moved to minimize damages and take in the remaining guests of the Holiday Inn Express that were displaced by the large amount of damage to that hotel and employee and their families displaced by the storm. When the hotel got power back a couple of days later, the hotel quickly opened rooms and worked with the City of Livingston to house emergency crews working in the area. The hotel opened the rest of it’s rooms the week of September 22nd even as repairs proceeded.
The Comfort Suites in La Porte TX was not as fast with power not restored until late in the week of September 22nd and access to the city restricted until early that same week. The hotel sustained water damages to the first floor mostly due to the rising water. But again the hotel and LHHC staff moved quickly to get repairs underway and reopened about 30 of their rooms later in the week of September 22nd, even as repairs continued, to provide much needed housing for emergency Utility crews doing repair work in surrounding communities.
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The Alabama Forestry Commission Crews are currently staying with us at the Hampton Inn in Livingston. We received two comment cards earlier this week.
“This hotel is the cleanest, friendliest, most well run hotel we have ever had the pleasure to stay at.” - Derrick Heckman, Alabama Wildfire Team
“The rooms were great, everyone was very professional. The housekeeping staff did an excellent job of keeping the room clean.” - David Davis, Alabama Wildfire Team
The Hampton Inn in Livingston recently appointed Becky Schomer as the new General Manager, moving from the sales position. Mike Deal has been appointed as the new Sales Manager, previously employed as the front desk manager. Becky has been with the Lodging Host family for eight years and Mike has been with the Lodging Host family for three years.
Add some romance to your Valentine with our
Love in Bloom Package
- Overnight accommodation for two at the Hampton Inn
- Relax in the King Spa room
- Enjoy a hot breakfast
- His and Hers massage
- Dinner at the Rolling Hills
Packages are available by contacting the Hampton Inn Livingston directly at (936) 327-2300. A credit card is required at the time of booking. Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours prior to your scheduled arrival. Any cancellations made less than 72 hours prior to your scheduled arrival time will result in a cancellation fee.
LONGVIEW, TX - With a new year comes new growth and Lodging Host Hotel Corp is preparing for a year of expansion. Lodging Host has been re-positioning managers to meet the current needs of the company.
Gloria McKelvey has temporarily left the Holiday Inn Express in Farmington, New Mexico. She will be returning to the hotel and Lodging Host in approximately six months. Janet Glynn, our prior Field Systems Consultant, has stepped in as manager of the Holiday Inn Express in Farmington during their renovation period. “I’m very excited to be a part of such a great team. I’m looking forward to watching the renovation make this hotel an even more comfortable and home-like experience.” Janet K. Glynn, MBA Glynn will continue in management at the new Residence Inn Albuquerque hotel once open in 2008. The corporate position of Field Systems Consultant has been filled by Nikki Patterson, formerly General Manager of the Hampton Inn Livingston.Louis Christian, a Lodging Host manager for over 15 years, is currently filling the Hampton Inn Livingston management position. Christian is also training new managers during this time, preparing the company for future growth. Christian will move to Marshall, Texas to open the new Holiday Inn Express Marshall this spring.Holiday Inn Express Livingston welcomes Ms. Sandra Brown as manager. Brown is a recent hotel management graduate who has also been in training for the prior 90 days with Christian. Down in south Texas, the building of a hotel in Hamilton Texas has caused a shift from the manager at Plantation Suites in Port Aransas (Monica Blackwell) to take the new property when it opens. Her position will be filled by Geneva Peacock, coming from the second position at Candlewood Suites in Round Rock.
LIVINGSTON, TX - Staff at the Hampton Inn in Livingston are volunteering to donate food baskets this holiday season to local hometown families. The families were selected through the Livingston School District. One family has been selected for Thanksgiving and two families for Christmas. The baskets consist of a turkey and all the trimmings plus extra items of food staples.
Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express in Livingston are also participating in Toys for Tots. Toys are collected and then delivered to the local volunteer fire stations for delivery before Christmas.
The City of Livingston will be in full Christmas Spirit this year while sponsoring the Livingston Hometown Christmas on December 8th. The day will feature a car show (with raffle for new car), petting zoo, pony carousel, wagon rides, carriage rides, the Christmas Train Village, arts & crafts vendors, entertainment and refreshments between 10:00 am and 9:00 pm.
The day also includes a Jingle Bell Fun Run and Walk at 1:00pm. The run/walk is open to anyone interested in a little fun and friendly competition. A Best Holiday Outfit and Largest Theme-Dressed Group award will also be presented. Get your friends and neighbors together and join in the fun holiday event.
The Lighted Christmas Parade will begin at 6:00 p.m. And Santa Clause will be at City Hall from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm for photos. Take an old fashioned hayride through Pedigo Park and enjoy the lighted holiday figures and other Christmas lights on display, from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
