Owned by Argus Properties and Managed by Inn-Trust Hospitality, Home2 Suites Opens in Fort St. John, BC
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. and MCLEAN, VA. August 30, 2016 - Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton Worldwide's (NYSE: HLT) industry-first All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Fort St. John, which marks the brand's third property in the Canadian market and its first in British Columbia. Offering 90 suites, the hotel is designed for travelers looking for a fresh, new stay experience. Home2 Suites by Hilton Fort St. John strengthens the brand's rapidly expanding footprint following the opening of its 100th property milestone last month.
"British Columbia has seen significant tourism growth with more than 2.6 million visitors last year and nearly 1 million this year thus far*, providing the ideal market to introduce this brand as the first in the province," said Adrian Kurre, global head, Home2 Suites by Hilton. "The Home2 Suites brand model offers modern and stylish suites with value-added lifestyle amenities that both business and leisure travelers will enjoy."
Located at 9519 111th Street, Home2 Suites by Hilton Fort St. John offers guests convenient access to local sites including the Aurora Cinema Centre, Fort St. John North Peace Museum, and a variety of cultural and historical attractions. For guests looking to explore the outdoors, the hotel is just a short distance from the Big Bam Ski Hill, hiking trails at Fort St. John Fish Creek Community Forest and cross-country ski trails at Beatton Provincial Park. A complimentary shuttle provides service from North Peace Regional Airport and the Greyhound Bus Depot.
Owned by Kelowna-based Argus Properties Ltd and managed by Inn-Trust Hospitality Ltd, Home2 Suites by Hilton Fort St. John offers all-suite accommodations featuring fully-equipped kitchens and modular furniture allowing for guests to personalize their room. The hotel also features easy access to technology with complimentary internet, inviting community spaces, and trademark Home2 Suites amenities such as Spin2 Cycle, a combined laundry and fitness area, Home2 MKT for grab-and-go items, and the Inspired Table, a complimentary breakfast that includes more than 400 potential combinations. Guests can also enjoy an indoor saline pool, whirlpool spa, outdoor grill area, fire pit and fitness centre. Home2 Suites by Hilton Fort St. John is also pet-friendly.
"With significant projects happening in Fort St. John, we have confidence that this city is an important gateway for industries that flow through this hub to the north," said Thom Killingsworth, chief operating officer, Inn-Trust Hospitality Ltd. "With its value-added amenities, Home2 Suites by Hilton Fort St. John is a perfect fit for this bustling city."
Home2 Suites by Hilton Fort St. John participates in Hilton's award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits including an exclusive member discount, free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where HHonors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. For more information or to make a reservation, visit Home2 Suites by Hilton Fort St. John or call +1 250 785 5356.
Read more about Home2 Suites by Hilton at www.home2suites.com and news.home2suites.com.
*SOURCE: Destination British Columbia Statistics Program
About Inn-Trust Hospitality Ltd.
Inn-Trust Hospitality Ltd. is Western Canada's newest hospitality management company, offering proven expertise in hotel management with access to a network of highly skilled professionals within North America's hotel and resort industry. The company specializes in the areas of project and operational management, sales and marketing, human resource management including recruitment and training, hotel and resort business planning, strategic planning, service culture creation, goal setting, and guest satisfaction. Visit www.inn-trust.com for additional information.
About Home2 Suites by Hilton
Home2 Suites by Hilton, one of the fastest growing brands in the history of Hilton, is a mid-tier, all-suite award-winning extended-stay hotel concept designed to offer stylish accommodations with flexible guest room configurations and inspired amenities for the cost-conscious guest. With a commitment to environmentally friendly products and hotel operations, Home2 Suites offers complimentary breakfast selections with hundreds of combinations; innovative and customizable guest room design; laundry and fitness area; complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access; multiple outdoor spaces; 24-hour business center; expansive community spaces; and a pet friendly environment. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels receive instant benefits, including an exclusive member discount that can't be found anywhere else, free standard Wi-Fi and digital amenities like digital check-in with room selection and Digital Key (selected locations) available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app. Visit http://www.home2suites.com/ for additional information or www.home2franchise.com/ for franchising opportunities.
About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, comprising more than 4,700 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties with over 775,000 rooms in 104 countries and territories. For 97 years, Hilton has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of 13 world-class global brands includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits including an exclusive member discount, free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where Hilton HHonors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. Visit news.hiltonworldwide.com for more information.
Contact:
Sally Pierce
Regional Director of Sales and Marketing
Inn-Trust Hospitality Ltd Kelowna, BC
[email protected]
+1 250 809 5111
Kristen Wells
Director
Brand Public Relations
[email protected]
+1 703 883 5826
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