Melissa St. John Appointed GM Carlson's Country Inns & Suites
ELIZABETH, NJ, February 16, 2006. Country Inns & Suites By Carlson, the mid-tier lodging brand of Minneapolis-based Carlson Hotels Worldwide, today announced the appointment of Melissa St. John as the new general manager at its corporate-owned hotel in Elizabeth, N.J., where she is responsible for managing the overall operations of the hotel. St. John has an extensive background in the hospitality industry, most recently serving as general manager at the Wellesley Inns & Suites in Fairfield, N.J.
"Melissa's broad experiences in the hospitality industry as well as her familiarity to the New Jersey area make her a valuable asset to our team," said Bob Johnson, director of operations, Carlson Hotels Worldwide. "We are pleased to welcome her to the talented staff at the Country Inn & Suites, Newark Airport."
Located at 100 Glimcher Realty Way, two miles from Newark Liberty International Airport, the 210-room hotel provides easy accessibility to the Jersey Gardens Outlet Mall, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Riverfront Stadium and Newark Museum, Liberty State Park and Liberty Science Center, and the Meadowlands Sports Complex. The Country Inn & Suites By Carlson is owned and managed by Minneapolis-based Country Inns & Suites By Carlson. Highlights of the property include complimentary high-speed Internet access; meeting facilities; breakfast room; an indoor pool; whirlpool; and exercise facilities.
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