CSM Lodging Employees Named for Excellence by Marriott
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, June 8, 2006. CSM Lodging received several industry awards in recognition of the exceptional performance of its leaders. CSM Lodging associates were acknowledged for excellence in leadership skills, sales results, customer service and community involvement at the Marriott International Global Leadership Awards.
Four CSM Lodging leaders and teams were recognized as regional winners and became nominees for the global awards. Dar Johnston, director of revenue management, won the Revenue Management Leadership Award, Franchised Hotels, on both the regional level as well as the Global Revenue Management Leadership Award, Franchised Hotels for all of Marriott International. Other award winning CSM Lodging associates and teams were:
Aimee Cheek, Best Internet Strategy, Central Region;
Cheryl Smith, Director of Sales of the Year, Extended Stay Brands, Central Region;
Eden Prairie Area Sales Office, Sales Team of the Year, Select Service Brands, Central Region.
"The Global Leadership Awards separate the 'best of the best' of the Marriott brand," said Rob Dann, president of CSM Lodging. "CSM's high standards set our associates apart from the competition which is proven by the success of our leaders; we are very proud their achievements have received this recognition."
The annual Global Leadership Awards are presented by Marriott International to reward outstanding performers in sales, marketing, eCommerce, revenue management and event management.
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 
