Country Inns & Suites Franchise News

Port Clinton, Ohio - May 7, 2012 - Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced the further expansion of Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM in the Midwest. The opening of Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Port Clinton, Ohio, marks the brand’s growth in the region as part of its Ambition 2015 strategy.
“The brand has established a strong footprint in Ohio with 20 Country Inns & Suites locations,” said Scott Meyer, vice president, Midscale Brands, Americas. “This homegrown brand will expand by an additional 150 hotels globally by 2015 primarily in the U.S., Canada, India and Mexico.”
Country Inns & Suites offers caring, consistent, comfortable hospitality with a touch of home, and features particularly attractive for business travelers...

May 10, 2012 // Franchising.com // Minot - Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced the further expansion of Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM in North Dakota. The opening of Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Minot, North Dakota, marks the brand’s growth in the Midwest as part of its Ambition 2015 strategy.
“The brand is establishing a strong footprint in North Dakota with four Country Inns & Suites locations,” said Scott Meyer, vice president, Midscale Brands, Americas. “The continued growth in this region is another step forward in our plan to expand the brand, primarily in the U.S., Canada, India and Mexico.”
Country Inns & Suites offers caring, consistent, comfortable hospitality with a touch of home, and features particularly attractive for business travelers...

July 18, 2011 // Franchising.com // SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, today announced the further expansion of Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM with the brand's first hotel in San Antonio. The opening of Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, San Antonio Airport, Texas marks the brand's entrance into the seventh largest city in the United States and its 20th location in Texas.

"This hotel is a key addition to our portfolio in this major U.S. city and Southern travel destination," said Steve Mogck, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Midscale Brands, Carlson Hotels, Americas. "The continued growth in this region is another step forward in our plan to expand the brand by an additional 250 hotels globally by 2015, primarily in the U...

Stay Two or More Consecutive Nights this Fall and Receive a Free Night Reward Voucher for a Future Stay of Two or More Nights

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Country Inns & Suites By Carlson(SM) today announced a Free Night Fall promotion that is available for stays from Oct. 1 through Nov. 30, 2009, offering guests a voucher for a free night on a future visit. The free night reward voucher can be redeemed when they stay again for two or more nights from Dec. 15, 2009 through Feb. 28, 2010. Starting today, guests can book the Free Night Fall rate at any Country Inns & Suites By Carlson location in the United States and Canada. The offer also is eligible for the goldpoints plus(SM) "Double Gold Points" promotion running now through Dec...

CONWAY, Ark., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The new 67-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson(R) Conway today announced it is open for business at 750 Amity Road.

"We're very excited to bring the Country Inns & Suites By Carlson concept to this region," said Steve Mogck, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Country Inns & Suites By Carlson. "All employees will participate in our 'Be Our Guest' service training program, to ensure consistent delivery of quality customer service at our hotels."

"This hotel is a wonderful addition to our community. We are confident that this recognized brand and lodging concept will help us grow and prosper in the future," said Danny Patel, general manager of the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Conway...

Site Offers Dynamic Views of Manhattan Skyline and Fast Access into Manhattan by Subway

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Country Inns & Suites By Carlson(SM) today announced the opening of its first property in New York City, the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, New York City at Queens, NY. The hotel is owned by Krishna Hospitality LLC.

The 133-room Country Inn & Suites New York City at Queens is located minutes from Manhattan in the heart of Long Island City, an emerging cultural neighborhood with close proximity to New York City's major airports and notable arts, culinary and athletic attractions. The location offers sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline from many rooms plus easy access to subway transportation into the heart of the city...

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The new 105-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson(R) Rocky Mount today announced it is open for business at 672 English Road.

"We're very excited to bring another Country Inns & Suites By Carlson hotel to this region," said Steve Mogck, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Country Inns & Suites By Carlson. "All employees will participate in our 'Be Our Guest' service training program, to ensure consistent delivery of quality customer service at our hotels."

"This hotel is a wonderful addition to our community. We are confident that this recognized brand and lodging concept will help us grow and prosper in the future," said John Young, general manager of the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Rocky Mount...

TIFTON, Ga., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The new 87-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson(R) Tifton has opened for business at I-75 (exit 62) and 310 South Virginia Avenue.

"We're very excited to bring the Country Inns & Suites By Carlson concept to this region," said Steve Mogck, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Country Inns & Suites By Carlson. "All employees will participate in our 'Be Our Guest' service training program, to ensure consistent delivery of quality customer service at our hotels."

"This hotel is a wonderful addition to our community. We are confident that this recognized brand and lodging concept will help us grow and prosper in the future," said Greg Daniel, general manager of the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Tifton...

PRINCETON, W.Va., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The new 77-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson(R) Princeton today announced it is open for business at 111 Halls Ridge Road.

"We're very excited to bring the Country Inns & Suites By Carlson concept to this region," said Steve Mogck, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Country Inns & Suites By Carlson. "All employees will participate in our 'Be Our Guest' service training program, to ensure consistent delivery of quality customer service at our hotels."

"This hotel is a wonderful addition to our community. We are confident that this recognized brand and lodging concept will help us grow and prosper in the future," said Amber Kidwell, general manager of the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Princeton...

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The new 65-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson(R) Goodlettsville today announced it is open for business at 641 Wade Circle.

"We're very excited to bring another Country Inns & Suites By Carlson hotel to this region," said Steve Mogck, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Country Inns & Suites By Carlson. "All employees will participate in our 'Be Our Guest' service training program, to ensure consistent delivery of quality customer service at our hotels."

"This hotel is a wonderful addition to our community. We are confident that this recognized brand and lodging concept will help us grow and prosper in the future," said Vishal Banker, general manager of the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Goodlettsville...

July 29, 2009 // Franchising.com // COVINGTON, La. -- The new 70-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson® Covington today announced it is open for business at 130 Holiday Boulevard.

"We're very excited to bring the Country Inns & Suites By Carlson concept to this region," said Steve Mogck, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Country Inns & Suites By Carlson. "All employees will participate in our 'Be Our Guest' service training program, to ensure consistent delivery of quality customer service at our hotels."

"This hotel is a wonderful addition to our community. We are confident that this recognized brand and lodging concept will help us grow and prosper in the future," said Sanjiv Chauhan, general manager of the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Covington...

July 22, 2009 // Franchising.com // LaGrange, Ga. -- The new 73-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson® LaGrange today announced it is open for business at 205 Cotton Road.

"We're very excited to add another Country Inns & Suites By Carlson hotel to this region," said Steve Mogck, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Country Inns & Suites By Carlson. "All employees will participate in our 'Be Our Guest' service training program to ensure consistent delivery of quality customer service at our hotels."

"This hotel is a wonderful addition to our community. We are confident that this recognized brand and lodging concept will help us grow and prosper in the future," said Donnie Matthews, general manager of the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson LaGrange...

EMPORIA, Va., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The new 75-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson(R) Emporia today announced it is open for business at 107 Sadler Lane.

"We're very excited to bring the Country Inns & Suites By Carlson concept to this region," said Steve Mogck, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Country Inns & Suites By Carlson. "All employees will participate in our 'Be Our Guest' service training program, to ensure consistent delivery of quality customer service at our hotels."

"This hotel is a wonderful addition to our community. We are confident that this recognized brand and lodging concept will help us grow and prosper in the future," said Harry Singh, general manager of the Country Inn & Suites By Emporia...

June 02, 2009 // Franchising.com // Minneapolis– Country Inns & Suites By Carlson today announced a "Sweet Deal" promotion for summer that provides 15 percent off each night of a stay of two or more consecutive nights in a standard room and a valuable offer from T.G.I. Friday's restaurants when staying at locations in the United States. The offer, which requires a three day advance reservation, is available June 1 through Sept. 13, 2009 at participating hotels.

"This summer, we expect that a greater number of leisure travelers will try to stretch their vacation budgets by driving to their vacation destination or simply taking advantage of attractions that are closer to home," said Aurora Toth, vice president of Marketing for Country Inns & Suites By Carlson...

MACON, Ga.,/PRNewswire/ -- The new 79-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson(R) Macon North today announced it is open for business at 3915 Arkwright Road.

"We're very excited to bring another Country Inns & Suites By Carlson hotel to this region," said Steve Mogck, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Country Inns & Suites By Carlson. "All employees will participate in our 'Be Our Guest' service training program, to ensure consistent delivery of quality customer service at our hotels."

"This hotel is a wonderful addition to our community. We are confident that this recognized brand and lodging concept will help us grow and prosper in the future," said Beth Britto, general manager of the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson in Macon...

BARSTOW, Calif., May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The new 92-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson(R) Barstow, Calif. today announced it is open for business at 2812 Lenwood Road.

"We're very excited to bring the Country Inns & Suites By Carlson concept to this region," said Steve Mogck, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Country Inns & Suites By Carlson. "All employees will participate in our 'Be Our Guest' service training program, to ensure consistent delivery of quality customer service at our hotels."

"This hotel is a wonderful addition to our community. We are confident that this recognized brand and lodging concept will help us grow and prosper in the future," said Cheryl Angel, general manager of the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson in Barstow...

May 06, 2009 // Franchising.com // Fredericksburg, Va. -- The new 85-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson® Fredericksburg, Va. today announced it is open for business at 656 Warrenton Road.

"We're very excited to bring another Country Inns & Suites By Carlson hotel to this region," said Steve Mogck, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Country Inns & Suites By Carlson. "All employees will participate in our 'Be Our Guest' service training program, to ensure consistent delivery of quality customer service at our hotels."

"This hotel is a wonderful addition to our community. We are confident that this recognized brand and lodging concept will help us grow and prosper in the future," said Tom Miranda, general manager of the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson in Fredericksburg...

CARLISLE, Pa., May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The new 70-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson(R) Carlisle, Pa. today announced it is open for business at 1529 Commerce Avenue.

"We're very excited to bring another Country Inns & Suites By Carlson hotel to this region," said Steve Mogck, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Country Inns & Suites By Carlson. "All employees will participate in our 'Be Our Guest' service training program, to ensure consistent delivery of quality customer service at our hotels."

"This hotel is a wonderful addition to our community. We are confident that this recognized brand and lodging concept will help us grow and prosper in the future," said Lee Lemelman, general manager of the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson in Carlisle...

Nautilus and Life Fitness Equipment to be Featured at All Locations

MINNEAPOLIS, April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Country Inns & Suites By Carlson(SM) today announced plans to install a new generation of fitness equipment from Nautilus, Inc. and Life Fitness to upgrade the fitness experience for guests at its more than 450 properties in the Americas. New standards ensure that within four years, fitness centers at Country Inns & Suites hotels will feature Nautilus(R) or Life Fitness treadmills, elliptical cross-trainer machines and multi-gym units. Installation of the new equipment is already underway at many properties around the country.

"Because fitness centers are among the top five hotel amenities that guests deem important when choosing their hotel, we want to ensure consistent, high quality equipment at every property," said Jim Grimshaw, senior director, Brand Program Development & Standards for Country Inns & Suites By Carlson...

MINNEAPOLIS, April 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Country Inns & Suites By Carlson(SM) recently honored its top-performing hotels, managers and employees for 2008. Following are highlights of the top award winners including Hotel of the Year, General Manager of the Year and Employee of the Year.
Top-Performing HotelsCountry Inns & Suites By Carlson honored 57 of its hotels with President's and President's Gold Awards, based on exceptional guest satisfaction performance in 2008. The award-winning hotels were selected from among 460 Country Inns & Suites properties in the Americas. The 2008 Hotel of the Year Award was presented to the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Washington Dulles International Airport, Va. This award is presented to the property that displayed outstanding sales and marketing efforts, distinguished itself with a high level of commitment to guest service, supported the Country Inns & Suites brand and has had exceptional financial success...