Hotel barons stripped of all property ownership Nov 15, 2009
Wells Fargo took possession of the Quality Inn and Suites and Comfort Inn on the Beach in Ormond Beach. Greenwich Capital took the Palm Plaza Oceanfront Resort in Daytona Beach Shores and Marshall Investment Group seized the Bermuda House in Daytona Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
At Best Western, identity at issue Nov 8, 2009
He worries the new marketing strategy is an attempt, long-term, to bring more hotels into the Best Western fold to replace the dumped hotels and that some day there could potentially be different classes of Best Westerns competing against each other on every corner, a la Choice Hotel brands such as Sleep Inn, Comfort Inn and Quality Inn. Kong said Best Western has more than enough hotels and is not developing the marketing tiers to boost its ranks. (AZCentral -- Business)
Riders honor national tragedies Jul 21, 2009
The annual ride, organized by America s 9/11 Foundation, raises scholarship money for children of active or disabled first responders (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Couple exchange wedding vows on May 16 in Niagara Falls, N.Y. Jun 3, 2009
A reception was held at Quality Inn Niagara Banquet Hall in Niagara Falls, catered by Antonio s Restaurant. Cocktail hour began at 5:30 p.m., serving a variety of cheeses, vegetables and dip display with an open bar. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Religion Calendar Apr 18, 2009
PROVIDENCE REFORMED BAPTIST CHURCH: Worship, Sunday, 10:30 a.m., Winchester Room of Quality Inn and Suites, 6467 Sterrettania Road, Fairview. Message by the Rev. John Swindlehurst: "Focused Obedience" from his introduction to "God's Ten Commandments." Call 836-1018 or visit. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Public Safety Log, March 12 Mar 12, 2009
Missing female located at Quality Inn, 45 Center St. and reunited with husband. Arrested. (Burlington Union, MA)
Business Notes (March 2) Mar 3, 2009
Platinum award: The Quality Inn hotel of Albany was recently announced as a recipient of a 2008-2009 Platinum Hospitality Award from world lodging leader Choice Hotels International, Inc.. As one of the top high-performing properties within the 5,800 hotels in the Choice Hotels system, the Quality Inn hotel is among the top 3 percent of properties to receive Platinum Award status. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)