From the sound of ringing phones, it is evident that folks are getting out their calendars, checking kids’ sports schedules, and calling to plan their summer vacations. Port Aransas has become one of the most popular vacation locations in the country, and everyone knows that reservations need to be made early.
With 16 miles of beautiful beaches, fishing opportunities galore and many, many terrific restaurants, the island offers the perfect vacation get-away. Eventhough there are often large crowds, Port “A” has a personality and charm that causes visitors to relax and leave the pressures of their everyday lives behind. Even if you’ve been here a million times, there is something about being in paradise that makes you yearn to return and return again. For those who have never been, a wonderful new experience awaits.
Sandfest, the annual Sand Sculptor contest, drew 100,000 visitors to the island. The professional sculptors began their masterful handiwork Friday morning, and judging was done Sunday. There were also amateur and children’s competitions as well as a learning mountain. And, of course, there were many craft and food booths to enjoy. It is one of the most popular events held in Port A, and, by all accounts, everyone had a wonderful time.
Jessica Foster recently gave birth to a healthy baby boy. His name is Edward Isaiah Foster. He was 4 lbs 11 oz and 18.5 inches long. Mother and child are doing fine.
Welcome back to Abby McGee.
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!
Comfort Suites La Porte is the host hotel for the May 2008 Strawberry Festival held on the 16th and 17th, which is held at the Pasadena Convention Center FairGrounds on Fairmont Parkway in Pasadena Texas. Come out and try a piece of the worlds largest and sweetest Strawberry Shortcake before it is all gone.
Comfort Suites La Porte is proud to sponsor Stephanie Bellew in the 2008 Miss Sylvan Beach. In 2007 Comfort Suites sponsored Stephanie and she came in First Runner up. We wish good luck to Stephanie for 2008 to become Miss Sylavn Beach during La Porte’s Sylvan Beach day on April 26th.
Motorhead Maniacs
Don Schumacher Racing, Comfort Suites La Porte, Main 101 Grill & Bar, Coupland Signs and the City of La Porte Main Street Program will sponsor the Motorhead Maniacs on Thursday, March 27, 2008 from 6:00pm- 9:00pm in Downtown La Porte
Lodging Host Hotel Corp announced today that it has taken over management of the Wingate Inn in Madison GA as of February the 4th. Kevin P. Hilchey, President of Lodging Host, made this announcement. According to Mr. Hilchey “We have a lot of experience in Interstate locations in smaller communities.” According to Mr. Hilchey, “We look for this to be a very good project for us as because the hotel is first new construction in the Madison market in a number years and therefore will be the top of the market product wise. The hotel opened in June of 2007, has interior corridors, indoor pool, spa, extensive free continental breakfast in the lobby area, free High Speed Internet access in every guest room, guest coin laundry, business center and all of the other amenities that the educated traveler is looking for in a hotel product today.” “There is very definitely a strong market for this product.” according to Mr. Hilchey. “The hotel market in Madison was in need of an up to date product. This is the right product in the right market. This product also fits well into our current program of cross marketing of our hotels. With another hotel opening shortly in the Eastern Georgia area we hope to build a strong representation in the area. We will offer our “First Choice” corporate program at the hotel.”
ConocoPhillips honored Hotel Phillips with an outstanding safety award. The award is presented for maintaining an accident and incident FREE property in 2007. Hotel Phillips was the only ConocoPhillips property in Bartlesville to receive this award. Great job team! Keep up the good work.
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!
