Vision Hospitality Group Appoints Curry Smith GM for Comfort Inn & Suites, Cleveland TN

Third-party Management Contract

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. June 30, 2011

Chattanooga, TN - June 29, 2011 - Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. proudly announces the appointment of Curry Smith as General Manager for the Comfort Inn & Suites in Cleveland, Tennessee. Vision recently acquired the third party management contract for the 88-room hotel property owned by Savan, LLC. The role of Vision management will be to evaluate the procedures currently in place, promptly begin to recondition and enhance performance by utilizing proven practices to assist in ensuring a more successful operation, increased service levels, and cost controls that serve to benefit the property's financial performance. Smith excels in customer service and possesses a vast management background. Although this is Smith's first hospitality management position, VISION is certain with his vast management experience and strong work ethic he will be a great asset to the VISION Teams. His first supervisory role came at the early age of seventeen. With twenty-five years experience in management, Smith has contributed his knowledge to companies such as Staples Office Products and Ivan Allen Company. Prior to joining VISION, Smith held a management position for The Home Depot, while he started and operated his own company, Big Sky Installations.

Smith's hobbies mostly consist of outdoor activities ranging from fishing and hunting to building dune buggies. His current passion is for motorcycle riding. Personally, Smith has set his sights on bringing the Comfort Inn & Suites in Cleveland up to Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. standards. Sunday motorcycle tours along the Blue Ridge Parkway and the many twists and turns of The Tail of the Dragon in North Carolina are two of his favorite rides. Smith personally believes in the power of the teamwork and strives to instill this value in the associates he manages. As an experienced leader, it is important to him to have the opportunity to convey these basic truths and help others to achieve their personal and professional goals. He personally holds a great admiration for the VISION culture, including the unwavering level of integrity and product quality, the respect and empowerment of associates, and the core values that define VISION as a company.

About Vision Hospitality Group, Inc.

Chattanooga based Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. is a leading hotel management and development company that has grown successfully in the Southeast and Midwest regions through an unwavering commitment to being the best by promoting a culture of empowerment and respect for their associates. Although the company's roots date back to 1977, Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. was officially formed in 1999 by President & CEO, Mitch Patel. Still family owned and operated today with a corporate portfolio consisting of now 16 hotels with a market value of over $250 million dollars. Vision develops, owns, and operates premium select and full service hotels affiliated with Hilton, Marriott, Intercontinental, and Hyatt brands. Please visit us on the web at www.vhghotels.com

For more information please contact:
Debbie Esposito - Director of Public Relations & Communications
[email protected]
423.892.1010 x 222