Jackson Hospitality Adds New Contracts, Receives Awards
Birmingham, AL - February 22, 2012 - Jackson Hospitality Services (JHS) ended 2011 with a high note when two of their managed hotels received the prestigious Hilton LightHouse Award. JHS continued the trend in January of 2012 when they took over two new management contracts.
JHS manages two Hampton Inns that have received the 2011 Hilton LightHouse Award. The Lighthouse Award recognize the top 5% of hotels in the Hampton Inn system based on product quality and guest satisfaction scores.
Both award winning hotels are ranked among the top 20 Hampton Inns internationally. Ranked #12 is the Hampton Inn located in Leeds, AL. This property opened in 2009 and is located near the Barber Motorsports Park and Museum. Ranked #17 is the Hampton Inn located in Gadsden, Alabama that opened in 2008.
“We are very excited to have two properties ranked within the Top 20 for Hampton Inn. It is awonderful honor and we could not be more proud,” said Ben Koopman, director of operations for JHS.
Jackson Hospitality Services has also started the year off with two new management contracts for properties located in Alabama. One of the properties is a 96-room Holiday Inn located near the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing campus in Montgomery, AL. The full service hotel is only two months old and features the Magnolia's restaurant and a heated indoor pool. The second hotel is a 95-room Hampton Inn & Suites located at 6205 Highway 431 South in Huntsville, AL. The property is only 2 years old and is located near the Hampton Cove Robert Trent Golf Trail.
JHS president, Cory Jackson Jr. states “JHS has a great team and for our hotels to receive these top honors is a tribute to the managers and staff of both properties. We are also very happy to be adding the management contracts for the properties in Alabama. They are a great addition to JHS.”
About Jackson Hospitality Services
Jackson Hospitality Services provides professional hotel management and developmentservices for the hotel industry. Established in 1974, JHS ranks among the top management companies in reputation and industry knowledge. For additional information on Jackson Hospitality Services, visit www.jacksonhospitality.com or email Coryjr@jacksonhospitality.com
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