GuestHouse Unveils New Web Site
AUGUST 24, 2007. GuestHouse International(R) Hotels - Inns - Suites, announced today that it has launched a completely redesigned brand web site, www.guesthouseintl.com, featuring a vibrant and appealing new design.
"We decided to do a complete site redo", said Tim O'Connor, SVP of Brand Management for GuestHouse International, Settle Inn & Suites(R) and Shoney's Inn(R), with enhancements in navigation, design and function - our guests can now expect to find the information they seek in the fastest possible manner, while enjoying a new contemporary look and feel."
The brand has deliberately chosen to create a new brand personality based upon simplicity - hence it's new brand tag line - "Simplify". "We want our guests to experience comfort and quality while staying at a GuestHouse property, but also want to foster a feeling of peace and tranquility as well, even when surfing our website", O'Connor said.
With travel becoming more hectic, stressful and costly every year, GuestHouse set its goal upon relieving some of that stress and complexity for its guests, whether traveling on business or leisure, starting with the experience on their brand web site.
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lved from the first GuestHouse International Inn & Suites in Little Rock AR in 1987 to become a leading mid-market brand with 60+ properties across America, and one location in China. In December 2006, Settle Inn LLC, a 14-year-old regional hospitality company with franchise operations in five states, purchased GuestHouse International from Sholodge, Inc.
About GuestHouse International(R)
GuestHouse International is consistently earning praise for developing a new standard in fair franchise agreements. Working with the American Association of Franchisees & Dealers (AAFD), GuestHouse International developed a franchise agreement that has been recognized as the most franchisee friendly, not only in the lodging industry, but across all sectors - achieving a near perfect score of 99.3% Conformity.
In addition to GuestHouse International, the company also owns a portfolio of well recognized and respected hotel brands including Settle Inn & Suites(R) and Shoney's Inn(R), each with a simple approach to lodging that focuses on delivering the most important services and amenities to guests at a reasonable rate. Based out of Hendersonville, TN, the company's brands focus on what guests really want: clean, comfortable accommodations, friendly helpful staff, time-saving amenities, and consistently great rates. Most properties feature indoor swimming pools, free expanded breakfast (with hot waffles) and free wireless internet access. To learn more, please contact Tim O'Connor at 920-830-3673, or log onto www.friendlyfranchising.com.
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