MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (June 15, 2004) ---- Park Inn, part of Carlson Hotels Worldwide, today announced that Larry Wozniak of the Park Inn in Stevensville, Mich., has been selected as the General Manager of the Year.  The company also announced that it has awarded twelve hotels the brand's prestigious 2003 Presidential Award for outstanding quality.
 

The Presidential Award was created to recognize and reward hotels that have demonstrated their commitment to guest service by consistently receiving scores of at least 90 percent in qualifying criteria during their annual Quality Performance Review.  The winners were chosen based on a vision that includes: Focus on the Customer; Provide Individualized Marketing and Services; and Empower Employees.  Hotels must be in the

Park Inn, Stevensville  4290 Red Arrow Highway  Stevensville, Michigan

"These hotels represent the best that our brand has to offer," explained Nancy Johnson, brand leader for Park Inn and executive vice president of select-service hotels for Carlson Hotels Worldwide.  "As we continue to build Park Inn as a brand champion, these hotels, their management and staff will serve as leaders for the continued future success of Park Inn." 

Wozniak was selected as General Manager of the Year for his leadership excellence, which creates an engaging work environment that attracts and retains employees that are empowered to help the hotel achieve success.  According to his nomination, Wozniak has served as the property's general manager for the past 14 years, maintaining superior performance at his hotel with little staff turnover.

"Under Larry's leadership, the Park Inn Stevensville continually excels at delivering guest satisfaction excellence," said Johnson.  "He was first to embrace Carlson Hotels' new Park Inn concepts, stan signifying his ability to play on a team as well as lead one.  He is very deserving of this award."
 

Park Inn is a unique hotel brand offering a relaxed environment in the economy category and is poised for aggressive global growth.  There are currently over 70 Park Inn locations worldwide, with 28 in North America.