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Crowne Plaza Addresses Comfortable Meeting Room Seating,
Rolls Out a
Fleet of Herman Miller Ergonomic Chairs In All U.S. and
Canada Hotels
ATLANTA, Nov. 13, 2007 - Long-winded speakers and chilly
conference rooms are predictable downsides to attending business meetings,
but a new survey commissioned by Crowne Plaza(R) Hotels & Resorts uncovered
a truly surprising finding -- the top item on American professionals' list
of demands is not tastier food or temperature control -- it's a more comfortable
chair!
An astounding 60 percent of professionals surveyed said that a more comfortable ergonomic chair would help them focus during meetings. Among frequent business travelers, 53 percent complained that meeting room chairs lack proper support for their backs or necks and 48 percent responded that seating is the one aspect they wish could be upgraded at offsite meeting locations. Known as "The Place to Meet," Crowne Plaza is addressing the need for more comfort in meetings by rolling out a fleet of Herman Miller ergonomic chairs in all properties in the U.S. and Canada. Other survey findings include: -- Weapons of Mass Distraction ... The
biggest distraction for
-- The Great Escape ... More than half
(53 percent) of professionals
-- Sitting Pretty with the Cushiest Throne ... An
expense account, the
Crowne Plaza was recently recognized by Lodging Hospitality magazine
as one of the industry's top growing brands. As part of the IHG global
portfolio, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts has nearly 300 hotels in 51
countries that are located in major urban centers, gateway cities and resort
destinations.
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Contact:
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts
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Also See: | Golfers Lee Trevino and Natalie Gulbis Featured in Crowne Plaza's First Multi-million dollar National TV Campaign / April 2007 |
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