Sivica Hospitality Receives Partnership Circle Award
Exemplifyies Marriott's Vision of Hospitality Excellence
ATLANTA, GA, May 26, 2006. Marriott International honored Atlanta-based Sivica Hospitality (SH) with its prestigious Partnership Circle Award presented at the annual Marriott Owners Conference in Tucson recently. Fred Cerrone, President of Sivica Hospitality, accepted the award that is considered the company's top honor for its franchise partners. Only seven of approximately 400 owners of Marriott properties nationwide earned the recognition.
"This is a well-deserved honor that is great for Fred Cerrone and his company," said Glenn Lewis, Vice President, Southeast Region, Marriott International.
Some of Sivica Hospitality's accomplishments that propelled it into the elite winner's circle included the following. SH currently operates three Marriott training hotels, a SpringHill Suites, a TownePlace Suites and a Fairfield Inn & Suites. SH's Matt Crall set high standards for General Managers across the country when he captured 'GM of the Year' for the entire SpringHill Suites brand for the second year in a row.
Additionally, the Atlanta Business Chronicle named SH to its annual list of "2005 Atlanta's A+ Employers" and ranked it fifth out of all medium-sized companies. Sivica Hospitality's unique and highly successful sabbatical program allows key associates with five years of service the opportunity to receive three months of paid time off. The incentive ensures that they are energized and ready to serve again upon their return. In addition, President Fred Cerrone serves as president on Marriott's Fairfield Inn Franchise Advisory Council and he sits on the Marriott SpringHill Suites Franchise Advisory Board (FAB).
"On behalf of the Sivica Hospitality team, I am honored to accept this award," said Mr. Cerrone. "We seek to exceed the expectations of our guests, associates and investors with our 'Spirit to Serve' hospitality. We are proud to represent Marriott with all its unique portfolio of brands."
Sivica Hospitality operates a total of 15 hotels, 11 of which are Marriott brands. An international hotel development and management company, Marriott lists specific qualifications and follows strict guidelines in choosing the honorees. The winners must have a minimum of five Marriott brand hotels plus another hotel in active development in a portfolio of primarily Marriott brands. The hotels must represent three of Marriott's CFRST brands, meet stringent Quality Assurance Criteria, and post high Guest Satisfaction Scores of 82% or higher.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
