Hotel Equities to Manage Hilton Garden Inn in Elkhart, IN
The deal signals a move into the Midwest for the mid-sized company
FEBRUARY 27, 2009 - Atlanta-based Hotel Equities (HE) expanded operations into the Midwest when it acquired the management contract for the 85-room Hilton Garden Inn in Elkhart, Indiana. The hotel is located at 3401 Plaza Court in Elkhart, just 20 minutes from the University of Notre Dame.
Hotel Equities marks the beginning of a new business relationship with Jaishree Krishna, LLC, the owner of the three-story property.
"We welcome the opportunity to expand company operations into the Midwest with this initial contract in Elkhart," said Hotel Equities President & CEO Fred Cerrone. "With the addition of the Hilton Garden Inn, we are excited to bring a new brand to our award-winning portfolio. We look forward to providing our unique brand of service to both the brand and the community."
At the Hilton Garden Inn-Elkhart, standard amenities include a restaurant, an exercise room and a pool. Complimentary high-speed Internet access, a business center with copy and fax services, plus meeting space and more make this hotel a popular choice with both business and leisure travelers.
Hotel Equities (HE) is an Atlanta-based full-scale hotel management, development and consulting firm with 42 properties presently in its portfolio. Frederick W. Cerrone, CHA, serves as President and CEO. For more information, visit www.hotelequities.com
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