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HAMPTON INN AND SUITES LAKE MARY AT COLONIAL TOWNPARK NAMED NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE AWARD WINNER
LAKE MARY, FL, FEBRUARY 20, 2006...Hampton®, the national brand of mid-priced Hampton Inn® and Hampton Inn & Suites® hotels, has honored the Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Mary at Colonial TownPark with the company's Lighthouse Award, designating it as one of the brand's top hotels among more than 1,300 Hampton Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites hotels in the U.S., Canada and Latin America.
The Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Mary at Colonial TownPark was recognized for its high rankings in quality, guest satisfaction and business performance. The award criteria were based on customer feedback measured through guest satisfaction surveys on the hotel, as well as product quality and service scores measured quarterly by the company.
“The competition to be among the elite group of Hampton Lighthouse Award winners becomes stronger each year as the Hampton brand continues to add more hotels, making us especially proud this year to receive the honor at Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Mary at Colonial TownPark,” said Jim O'Brien, Executive Vice President of Wilson Hotel Management Co., Inc. the hotel's management company. “The General Manager, Mark Plebanski, and his team of extraordinary employees, work hard every day to provide the best in guest service. It is nice to see them recognized for their efforts” added O'Brien.
The hotel is also a recent recipient of Hampton's Circle of Excellence Award, placing it first in the organization's top ten percent of best in quality and service.
The Hampton Inn and Suites Lake Mary at Colonial TownPark is a state-of-the-art Hampton Inn and Suites with 86 guest rooms and 45 suites designed for the business traveler. Amenities include complimentary in-room high-speed Internet service, complimentary On The House™ Hot Breakfast, voicemail and speakerphone, advanced cable TV system, outdoor pool and whirlpool, laundry/valet service, 24-hour "Suite Shop," fitness facility, fax and photocopy services, meeting facilities and more. It is conveniently located in the Colonial TownPark 175 acre mixed-use park (upscale retail shops, movie theater, numerous restaurants, corporate office park) and offers easy access to all that Central Florida has to offer.
The hotel is owned by Spence L. Wilson, Robert A. Wilson and C. Kemmons Wilson, Jr. and is proudly managed by Wilson Hotel Management Co., Inc., a division of the Kemmons Wilson Companies, based in Memphis, TN (901)346-8800.
Hampton is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation, recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises 2,500 hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio includes many of the world's best known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including Hilton®, Conrad®, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations Company®, and Homewood Suites by Hilton®.
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Hotel & Motel Management Magazine ranks third-party management firms
Hotel & Motel Management Magazine's annual
coverage of third-party management companies includes
Wilson Hotel Management Company, Inc. See here (subscription
required).
Graduates and enrollment increasing at University of Memphis Hospitality School
The Memphis Business Journal reports on increasing
graduates and enrollment at the Kemmons Wilson
School of Hospitality and Resort Management at
the University of Memphis.
New Wolfchase Holiday Inn Plans Noted by Memphis Daily News
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from the 11/27/07 edition of the Memphis Daily
News.
Kemmons Wilson Jr. throws first pitch at game two of the 2007 World Series
On Thursday, October 25th, our very own Kemmons
Wilson Jr. was on hand at Fenway Park to throw out
the ceremonial first pitch prior to game two of the
2007 World Series! Click here to read more...
The Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management receives $100,000 grant.
The Metropolitan Memphis Hotel and Lodging
Association has granted $100,000 to the Kemmons
Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management.
The Memphis Business Journal covers the story
here.
Holiday Inn chain gives itself a face-lift
usatoday.com covers
InterContinental Hotels Group's massive
campaign to modernize the Holiday Inn chain
and to restore consistency and predictability
for travelers.
Wilson Buys Land for Wolfchase Holiday Inn
The Memphis Daily News covers Wilson Hotel
Management Company's purchase of three acres
of land off New Brunswick Road @ U.S. 64 for
the new Holiday Inn Wolfchase.
New frontiers: Variety is key to success for Kemmons Wilson Cos.
The July 6, 2007 edition of the Memphis Business
Journal includes an article on the variety of
companies under the Kemmons Wilson Cos. umbrella.
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(paid subscription required).
Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Mary at Colonial TownPark wins Circle of Excellence Award
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HAMPTON INN & SUITES LAKE MARY AT COLONIAL TOWNPARK WINS CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
Memphis, TN June 11, 2007...Hilton Hotels has announced that Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Mary at Colonial TownPark has been selected to receive the "Circle of Excellence Award." The award is presented to the top 10% of properties in the Hampton system based on their outstanding delivery of product and service quality to guests.
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HAMPTON INN & SUITES LAKE MARY AT COLONIAL TOWNPARK WINS CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
Memphis, TN June 11, 2007...Hilton Hotels has announced that Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Mary at Colonial TownPark has been selected to receive the "Circle of Excellence Award." The award is presented to the top 10% of properties in the Hampton system based on their outstanding delivery of product and service quality to guests.
WHMC receives Spirit of Giving Award
Volunteer Memphis, an organization that develops,
promotes, and supports volunteerism, has given WHMC
the Spirit of Giving Award. Read more here.
Jim O'Brien, Executive VP of WHMC, is quoted in two recent hotelmotel.com articles
Hot meal is welcomed by St. Jude families at Grizzlies House
The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports on Wilson Hotel
Management Co., Inc. and local restaurant
owners who have found a way to take the burden
off families staying at the Memphis Grizzlies
House.
All in the Family
The Kemmons Wilson foundation helps 120 Memphis-area
interests.
Jonathan Williams has been selected as the new General Manager at Holiday Inn Jackson I-40
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HOLIDAY INN JACKSON I-40 GETS NEW GENERAL MANAGER
Memphis, TN, November 27, 2006...Wilson Hotel Management Company, Inc. today announced that Jonathan Williams has been selected as General Manager for the Holiday Inn Jackson I-40 located at 541 Carriage House Drive in Jackson, TN.
As General Manager, Jonathan will direct all areas of the hotel's operations, including hotel administration, guest service, and sales and marketing.
Jonathan is an accomplished hospitality industry professional, having served in various capacities at hotel properties across the Mid South. Most recently Jonathan was General Manager at Courtyard by Marriot-Lenox Park in Memphis. He is a graduate of the University of Mississippi.
"Based on Jonathan's outstanding track-record in the hospitality industry, we are confident that he will be instrumental in ensuring the continued success of the Holiday Inn Jackson I-40," said Jim O'Brien, Executive Vice President of Wilson Hotel Management Co., Inc. "John will be a strong asset to the property."
Holiday Inn Jackson I-40 provides guests with a full complement of services and amenities, including a 5-story garden atrium, 135 oversized guest rooms and suites, Celebrations Restaurant and Lounge, indoor pool, fitness facility, and banquet services.
The hotel is proudly managed by Wilson Hotel Management Co., Inc. based in Memphis, TN (901)346-8800.
For More Information
Contact Jonathan Williams
at 731-668-6000
HOLIDAY INN JACKSON I-40 GETS NEW GENERAL MANAGER
Memphis, TN, November 27, 2006...Wilson Hotel Management Company, Inc. today announced that Jonathan Williams has been selected as General Manager for the Holiday Inn Jackson I-40 located at 541 Carriage House Drive in Jackson, TN.
As General Manager, Jonathan will direct all areas of the hotel's operations, including hotel administration, guest service, and sales and marketing.
Jonathan is an accomplished hospitality industry professional, having served in various capacities at hotel properties across the Mid South. Most recently Jonathan was General Manager at Courtyard by Marriot-Lenox Park in Memphis. He is a graduate of the University of Mississippi.
"Based on Jonathan's outstanding track-record in the hospitality industry, we are confident that he will be instrumental in ensuring the continued success of the Holiday Inn Jackson I-40," said Jim O'Brien, Executive Vice President of Wilson Hotel Management Co., Inc. "John will be a strong asset to the property."
Holiday Inn Jackson I-40 provides guests with a full complement of services and amenities, including a 5-story garden atrium, 135 oversized guest rooms and suites, Celebrations Restaurant and Lounge, indoor pool, fitness facility, and banquet services.
The hotel is proudly managed by Wilson Hotel Management Co., Inc. based in Memphis, TN (901)346-8800.
Cayce Wright has been selected as the new General Manager at the Memphis Grizzlies House.
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MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES HOUSE AT ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL APPOINTS GENERAL MANAGER
Memphis, TN, June, 21, 2006 - Wilson Hotel Management Company, Inc. today announced that Cayce Wright has been selected as General Manager of the Memphis Grizzlies House at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
As General Manager, Cayce will direct all areas of the facility's operations, including administration, staffing, and resident services.
“Cayce has an outstanding record in the hospitality industry and we are confident she will be instrumental in ensuring the success of the Memphis Grizzlies House at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,” said Jim O'Brien, Executive Vice President of Wilson Hotel Management Company, Inc. “Cayce will be a strong asset to the facility.”
Cayce has over 12 years experience in the Mid-South hospitality industry, and has served as General Manager at several Mississippi casino hotels. She has a Bachelor of Science, Health and Human Sciences degree from the University of Southern Mississippi.
The Memphis Grizzlies House at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a short-term stay facility for families of patients undergoing treatment at the hospital. The 70,000 square foot property, is located on the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital campus at 350 North Third.
The Memphis Grizzlies House at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is made possible by private donations as well as a $5 million pledge gift from the Memphis Grizzlies NBA organization.
It is the only on-campus residential facility, housing up to 100 families at a time. Patient families reside at the Memphis Grizzlies House at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at no cost while children undergo evaluation and treatment.
The Memphis Grizzlies House at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is proudly managed by Memphis-based Wilson Hotel Management Company, Inc., a division of the Kemmons Wilson Companies.
Contact Jim O'Brien
At 901-346-8800
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES HOUSE AT ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL APPOINTS GENERAL MANAGER
Memphis, TN, June, 21, 2006 - Wilson Hotel Management Company, Inc. today announced that Cayce Wright has been selected as General Manager of the Memphis Grizzlies House at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
As General Manager, Cayce will direct all areas of the facility's operations, including administration, staffing, and resident services.
“Cayce has an outstanding record in the hospitality industry and we are confident she will be instrumental in ensuring the success of the Memphis Grizzlies House at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,” said Jim O'Brien, Executive Vice President of Wilson Hotel Management Company, Inc. “Cayce will be a strong asset to the facility.”
Cayce has over 12 years experience in the Mid-South hospitality industry, and has served as General Manager at several Mississippi casino hotels. She has a Bachelor of Science, Health and Human Sciences degree from the University of Southern Mississippi.
The Memphis Grizzlies House at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a short-term stay facility for families of patients undergoing treatment at the hospital. The 70,000 square foot property, is located on the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital campus at 350 North Third.
The Memphis Grizzlies House at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is made possible by private donations as well as a $5 million pledge gift from the Memphis Grizzlies NBA organization.
It is the only on-campus residential facility, housing up to 100 families at a time. Patient families reside at the Memphis Grizzlies House at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at no cost while children undergo evaluation and treatment.
The Memphis Grizzlies House at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is proudly managed by Memphis-based Wilson Hotel Management Company, Inc., a division of the Kemmons Wilson Companies.
KW Companies listed in MBJ's Top 100 Private Companies in Memphis
The Memphis Business Journal's 6/19/06 edition
features the "Top 100 Private Companies in Memphis,"
which includes the Kemmons Wilson Companies
(WHMC's Parent Company) at number 14, based on
gross revenue. Suscribe here. Order your Memphis Business
Journal "Book of Lists" here.
Kemmons Wilson Companies honored
Kemmons Wilson Companies honored at Carnival Memphis'
"Salute to MidSouth
Commerce."
Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management Newsletter
Check out the March 2006 issue of “The
Partner”; the newsletter of the Kemmons Wilson
School of Hospitality and Resort Management at
the University of Memphis.
Hampton Inn Lake Mary at Colonial TownPark wins award
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HAMPTON INN AND SUITES LAKE MARY AT COLONIAL TOWNPARK NAMED NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE AWARD WINNER
LAKE MARY, FL, FEBRUARY 20, 2006...Hampton®, the national brand of mid-priced Hampton Inn® and Hampton Inn & Suites® hotels, has honored the Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Mary at Colonial TownPark with the company's Lighthouse Award, designating it as one of the brand's top hotels among more than 1,300 Hampton Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites hotels in the U.S., Canada and Latin America.
The Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Mary at Colonial TownPark was recognized for its high rankings in quality, guest satisfaction and business performance. The award criteria were based on customer feedback measured through guest satisfaction surveys on the hotel, as well as product quality and service scores measured quarterly by the company.
“The competition to be among the elite group of Hampton Lighthouse Award winners becomes stronger each year as the Hampton brand continues to add more hotels, making us especially proud this year to receive the honor at Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Mary at Colonial TownPark,” said Jim O'Brien, Executive Vice President of Wilson Hotel Management Co., Inc. the hotel's management company. “The General Manager, Mark Plebanski, and his team of extraordinary employees, work hard every day to provide the best in guest service. It is nice to see them recognized for their efforts” added O'Brien.
The hotel is also a recent recipient of Hampton's Circle of Excellence Award, placing it first in the organization's top ten percent of best in quality and service.
The Hampton Inn and Suites Lake Mary at Colonial TownPark is a state-of-the-art Hampton Inn and Suites with 86 guest rooms and 45 suites designed for the business traveler. Amenities include complimentary in-room high-speed Internet service, complimentary On The House™ Hot Breakfast, voicemail and speakerphone, advanced cable TV system, outdoor pool and whirlpool, laundry/valet service, 24-hour "Suite Shop," fitness facility, fax and photocopy services, meeting facilities and more. It is conveniently located in the Colonial TownPark 175 acre mixed-use park (upscale retail shops, movie theater, numerous restaurants, corporate office park) and offers easy access to all that Central Florida has to offer.
The hotel is owned by Spence L. Wilson, Robert A. Wilson and C. Kemmons Wilson, Jr. and is proudly managed by Wilson Hotel Management Co., Inc., a division of the Kemmons Wilson Companies, based in Memphis, TN (901)346-8800.
Hampton is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation, recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises 2,500 hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio includes many of the world's best known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including Hilton®, Conrad®, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations Company®, and Homewood Suites by Hilton®.
Things to do in Memphis - The Kemmons Wilson Gallery
The Memphis Business Journal's 2006 Memphis Meetings
& Convention Guide features a list of 49 things
to see and do in Memphis. The Kemmons Wilson Gallery,
housed at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, was
named #18. This ranking was higher than Libertyland
Amusement Park, Lichterman Nature Center, Memphis
Botanic Garden, Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis Pink
Palace Museum, Memphis Queen Line Riverboats, Memphis
Rock'N' Soul Museum, Memphis Zoo, the National Civil
Rights Museum, and even the internationally-famous
Peabody Ducks! Suscribe to the Memphis
Business Journal here.
Grandson of Holiday Inns founder earns dual degree at Cornell
The Summer 2005 issue of Cornell Hotel School
Magazine includes a story on Kem Wilson III,
"Building a Legacy of His Own. Grandson of Holiday
Inns founder earns dual degree at Cornell."
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"In Depth: Family Business. Next! Passing the torch of a family-owned business requires planning."
The Memphis Business Journal's July 8-14 issue
features the Kemmons Wilson Companies in a piece
called, "In Depth: Family Business.
Next! Passing the torch of a family-owned
business requires planning." (registration
may be required to view link.)
Top 100 Private Companies in Memphis
The Memphis Business Journal's 6/17/05 edition
features the "Top 100 Private Companies in Memphis,"
which includes the Kemmons Wilson Companies (WHMC's
Parent Company) at number 13, based on gross revenue.
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Journal "Book of Lists" here.