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Chairman's Award at the 2003 AmericInn Lodging System Annual Convention |
Chanhassen, MN (April
21, 2003) � AmericInn International, LLC Chairman and CEO Luke Fowler is
pleased to report the 2003 AmericInn Annual Convention was a complete success.
This year, the magical festivities were held April 6-8, 2003 at the RiverCentre,
Radisson Riverfront Hotel & Science Museum in St. Paul, Minnesota.
�This year the AmericInn Annual Convention reached a record high of 450 attendees. The event brought our chain together and provided a unique forum for the exchange of ideas and educational information for franchise owners and managers. It�s nice to have the opportunity each year to reflect on the past and look forward to the future of our successful chain�, said Fowler. Convention attendees experienced top-notch speakers who delivered the latest and greatest industry information including; Matt Weinstein, Michael L. Kasavanna, Bill Scatchard, Joe Veneto and Sergio Buth. The 2003 Vendor Trade Exhibition was hosted by the AmericInn Supply Division and AmericInn Vendor Partners where nearly 100 vendor exhibits displayed a wide variety of hospitality products and services. The Awards Dinner set the scene for individuals and properties to be recognized for their dedication and commitment to the AmericInn Lodging System. Afterwards, convention attendees expressed their generosity during a live and silent auction where over $39,000 was raised to benefit Scholarship America, the nation�s largest private sector scholarship and educational support organization. AmericInn International, LLC presented the following awards to those individuals or properties that have achieved the greatest success in the categories selected. These awards were presented during the AmericInn Annual Convention at the RiverCentre in St. Paul, Minnesota on April 7, 2003. Name of Award: Chairman's Award
Name of Award: Franchise Owner of the Year
Name of Award: Innkeeper's Award
Name of Award: Marketing Success Award
Name of Award: Employee of the Year
Description: Given to the AmericInn location that has actively and successfully promoted the frequent stayer program. Recipients: The AmericInn of Brainerd/Baxter, MN and The AmericInn of Roseau, MN AmericInn International, LLC based in Chanhassen, Minnesota has over 200 properties open or under development. |
Janel Clark � Director of Public Relations AmericInn International, LLC (952) 294-5272 [email protected] www.americinn.com |