Springfield Holiday Inn Honored with 2005 Pride Award from Springfield College
Hotel Was Recognized for its Continued Support of the University's Athletic Department
PHILADELPHIA, PA, OCTOBER 10, 2005. AMC Delancey Group, Inc., a Philadelphia-based national real estate investment company, announced that its Springfield Holiday Inn hotel has been honored with a 2005 Springfield College Pride Award for its unwavering support of the university's Athletic Department.
The Springfield Holiday Inn was the sole recipient of this award, which was presented by Dr. Cathie Schweitzer, director of athletics of Springfield College, to Andy Taymans, general manager of Springfield Holiday Inn, during the annual dinner ceremony held at Wilbraham Country Club.
"We are honored to have received this prestigious award, which reflects the dedication of our entire staff here at the Springfield Holiday Inn," said Andy Taymans, general manager of the Springfield Holiday Inn. "We have tremendous satisfaction in managing this hotel in a way that the entire community can take pride in."
Each year, the golf committee, comprised of the Springfield College community, selects one Pride Award winner. The award is designed to recognize a corporate sponsor for a history of continued support to the Springfield College Athletic Department.
The 128,502-square-foot Springfield Holiday Inn is a signature 242-room hotel, offering a first-class experience for its guests, as well as state-of-the-art conference facilities for corporate meetings and events. The Springfield Holiday Inn features Zaffino's Restaurant & Sports Bar on the 12th floor, which pleases all the senses with its quality food offerings and panoramic view of the Pioneer Valley. Located at 711 Dwight Street in Springfield, Massachusetts, the hotel is situated in the natural gateway to western Massachusetts, 17 miles from Bradley International Airport, and minutes from Interstate 90 and 91, and public transportation. With a convenient, vibrant downtown and ambitious riverfront development scheduled, Springfield's Center welcomes leisure and business travelers alike. Area attractions include the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Six Flags New England and Dr. Seuss National Memorial. The Springfield Holiday Inn is owned by an affiliate of the AMC Delancey Group, and managed by GF Management, a Philadelphia-based hotel management company.
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