Park Inn Announces 2004 General Manager Of The Year And Presidential Award-winning Hotels

(Wednesday, April 27, 2005) - Park Inn, part of Carlson Hotels Worldwide, today announced that Connie Harrison of the Park Inn in Omaha, Neb., has been selected as the General Manager of the Year. The company also announced that it has awarded six hotels the brand's prestigious 2004 Presidential Award for outstanding quality.



Harrison was selected as General Manager of the Year for her leadership excellence, which creates an engaging work environment that attracts and retains employees that are empowered to help the hotel achieve success. She has served as the property's general manager for the nearly 20 years.



"Connie serves as an excellent role model for staff, demonstrating high standards of professionalism while proving a caring welcome to hotel guests," according to Nancy Johnson, brand leader for Park Inn and executive vice president of select-service hotels for Carlson Hotels Worldwide.



"Besides providing great hospitality for all hotel guests, Connie and the staff at the Park Inn Omaha Downtown are also well known for their work with the American Cancer Society. Countless families in need have benefited from their Good Neighbor Program with the Creighton Medical Center. Connie, you are respected and loved at your property by your associates, your guests and people involved in the downtown Omaha community," Johnson added.



Park Inn Presidential Award Winning Hotels

The Presidential Award was created to recognize and reward hotels that have demonstrated their commitment to guest service by consistently receiving scores of at least 90 percent in qualifying criteria during their annual Quality Performance Review. The winners were chosen based on a vision that includes: Focus on the Customer; Provide Individualized Marketing and Services; and Empower Employees. Hotels must be in the system for at least one year to be considered for the award.



"These hotels represent the best that our brand has to offer," explained Johnson. "As we continue to build Park Inn as a brand champion, these hotels, their management and staff will serve as leaders for the continued future success of Park Inn."



Park Inn is a unique hotel brand offering a relaxed environment in the economy category and is poised for aggressive global growth. There are currently over 75 Park Inn locations worldwide, with nearly 20 in North America.



Reservations for Park Inn hotels can be made through the web site at www.parkinn.com, through your travel consultant or by calling the toll-free reservation line in North America at: 800-670-7275.

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