SPOKANE, WA, September 5, 2012 - The hospitality firm headquartered in downtown Spokane, FairBridge Hotels International, announced today the appointment of Erin Winternheimer as systems interface specialist, a position designed to streamline the complex interactions among the multiple technological systems that present hotel room inventory to the consumer.
Before joining FairBridge, Winternheimer oversaw implementation and distribution operations for Magnuson Hotels, where she implemented new systems and practices to streamline the integration of new properties to the brand. She also enrolled the members in search and social media databases and maintained their web presence.
Winternheimer brings more than 20 years of hospitality experience, including working with Shilo Inn, Hampton Inn and Super 8 franchises.
In her new role, Winternheimer will be responsible for fully integrating the multiple systems that deliver accurate, up-to-date information and inventory on every FairBridge to guests and travel agents worldwide.
About
FairBridge Hotels International
FairBridge Hotels brand offers a customized model and flex-concept
approach as
an alternative to the traditional franchise method by allowing
operators to
join a membership organization that offers the affiliate members a
unique,
vibrant, and dynamic brand identity with complete back-end operational
support
without having to assume any of the complex burdens of hotel franchise
relationships.
FairBridge offers the flex-concept membership-based affiliation, a
flat-rate
fee system “that operators prefer over the traditional outdated and
expensive
franchise model,” says Fredrick Schoener, Director of Brand Operations.
The
complete suite of offerings from FairBridge spans across all major
hospitality
industry segments. For more information about FairBridge Hotels
International,
see www.fairbridgeinns.com/membership/.