�PHR recognized that the hotel was in a central location in a market that continues to enjoy great tourism growth,� said Charles Diliello, general manager of the Travelodge.  �We just needed to upgrade the facilities to meet PHR�s high standards for customer satisfaction,� he continued.   Diliello is a 10-year veteran of the hospitality industry with proven in-the-trenches knowledge of the business, having first begun his career as a front desk clerk in Syracuse, New York, eventually serving as assistant general manager of the Hampton Inn of Andover, Massachusetts before his recruitment by PHR.

The four-story, 96-room property is located on the Beach Road, directly across from a public beach access.  The outdoor freshwater pool was remodeled, with a new pool deck and waterfall.  Extensive upgraded landscaping was installed.  All guestrooms have received new carpet, drapes, mini-refrigerators, and electronic door locks.  New carpet, wallpaper and artwork updated the hallways. The lobby was refurbished with new furniture and a new breakfast bar.  Offices received a new computer system and the exterior of the property was painted.

Built in 1988 under the Howard Johnsons brand, it came under the Travelodge umbrella in 2002.  All rooms offer a microwave, mini-fridge, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, coffee maker and private balcony.  Travelodge Nags Head Beach Hotel is one of the few hotels in the area to offer a year-round free continental breakfast to guests. The property is also one of only two hotels in the area to allow pets in selected rooms, with an additional fee.

Virginia Beach-based Professional Hospitality Resources manages 10 hotel and timeshare properties on the East Coast.