Winegardner & Hammons Wins Partnership Circle and Service Excellence Awards
Awards Presented at the Marriott International National Association (MINA) Conference
CINCINNATI, OH, October 30, 2007. One of the nation's top hotel management companies, Winegardner & Hammons, Inc. (WHI), based in Cincinnati, OH, won their 10th consecutive Partnership Circle Award and the Service Excellence - Marriott (Guest Focus Award) at the 2007 Marriott International National Association (MINA) Conference held recently in Miami Beach, FL. The prestigious Partnership Circle Award is given to franchisees whose values and operating philosophies are aligned with Marriott's high standards.
Winegardner & Hammons was also awarded Service Excellence - Marriott (Guest Focus Award), which recognizes franchisees that exceed Marriott's standards in guest satisfaction and those whose portfolio of Marriott hotels average in the "Green" zone (receiving an 85 out of 100 or better) for the year.
"We are proud to award Winegardner & Hammons our prestigious Partnership Circle Award for the 10th consecutive year, the highest recognition you can receive from Marriott International," said Steve Joyce, executive vice president, global development/owner and franchise services, Marriott. "Winegardner & Hammons has received this award for the tenth time because of their unwavering commitment, dedication and excellent operations in upholding Marriott International's high brand standards. This company truly stands as an example to us all."
In addition, Erik Kamfjord, chairman and CEO, Winegardner & Hammons, was elected as vice president of the MINA Advisory Board for 2008.
Winegardner & Hammons was one of 12 companies selected earlier this year, by the Gallup Organization to receive the 2007 Gallup Great Workplace Award. The award recognizes the most engaged and productive companies in the world.
About Winegardner & Hammons, Inc.
Winegardner & Hammons, Inc. is a full-service hotel management company with a reputation for progressive and successful hospitality management. The WHI owned/managed portfolio includes resorts, all-suite, extended-stay, full service and conference center hotels in many diverse markets across the United States. WHI currently manages over 26 hotels in the United States and is affiliated with most major hotel brands. For more information on WHI, please visit our web site at http://www.whihotels.com/
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 
