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- Sean Shannon, GM of the Radisson on John Deere Commons, Moline, Illinois Named Best Radisson General Manager |
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (June 16, 2004) ---- Carlson Hotels Worldwide honored
its best performing hotels at its annual business conference held recently
in Aruba. Following are highlights of the top award winners for Radisson
Hotels & Resorts; Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts; Country Inns &
Suites By Carlson; and Park Inn.
RADISSON HOTELS & RESORTS
PARK PLAZA HOTELS & RESORTS Catalina Lopez Velazquez, front desk supervisor at the Park Plaza Las Vegas Lady Luck Casino Hotel in Nevada, has been selected as the brand's 2003 Employee of the Year. Velazquez was chosen from more than 2,000 Park Plaza employees throughout North America for this honor. To be considered for this award, nominees must display consistent, outstanding performance; a commitment to quality and excellence in their responsibilities; and an ability to create meaningful and positive experiences for Park Plaza guests and other employees. COUNTRY INNS Country Inns & Suites By Carlson presented its 2003 Presidential Award to the Country Inn & Suites in Lake City, Fla. Nick Patel, owner, accepted the award which is presented to the property that has displayed outstanding sales and marketing efforts, distinguished itself with a high level of commitment to guest service, supported the Country Inns & Suites brand and has had exceptional financial success. Mike De Prez, general manager of the Country Inn & Suites in Chattanooga, Tenn. at Hamilton Place Mall, was honored as Country Inns & Suites By Carlson's 2003 General Manager of the Year. The award is presented to the general manager who has provided the highest standards of leadership, particularly in the areas of sales and profit achievement, guest service and human resource development. PARK INN Larry Wozniak of the Park Inn in Stevensville, Mich., was awarded the General Manager of the Year for Park Inn hotels. Wozniak was selected for his leadership excellence, which creates an engaging work environment that attracts and retains employees that are empowered to help the hotel achieve success. Wozniak has served as the property's general manager for the past 14 years, maintaining superior performance at his hotel with little staff turnover. About Carlson Hotels Worldwide
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Betsy Day Director of Public Relations 763-212-1433 [email protected] |