Carlson Opening 18th Hotel in Texas
Continues Expansion of Country Inns & Suites By Carlson(SM)
July 15, 2010 - Carlson, a privately held, global hospitality and travel company, today announced the further expansion of Country Inns & Suites By Carlson(SM) in Texas. The opening of Country Inn & Suites, Georgetown, Texas marks the brand's expansion in the region as part of its Ambition 2015 growth strategy.
"With 18 Country Inns & Suites hotels in the state and more than 220 locations in the southern United States, the brand has established a strong footprint in the region," said Steve Mogck, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Country Inns & Suites By Carlson. "We are focused on building momentum in North America and India as we increase our portfolio of hotels over the next five years."
Country Inns & Suites offers caring, consistent, comfortable hospitality with a touch of home, and many distinctive product and service innovations, such as the Friends Hosting Friends(SM) employee training program that has generated tremendous employee engagement scores and high guest satisfaction.
"We are thrilled to be joining the Country Inns & Suites family and are confident that the consistency, value and leadership of this brand and the Carlson Hotels system will result in a successful future for this hotel," said Bimal Daftary, owner/partner of the Country Inn & Suites, Georgetown, Texas.
The 100 percent non-smoking hotel features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Theater style meeting space is available for up to 20 people. The 76-room hotel features whirlpool rooms, one-bedroom suites and guest rooms featuring complimentary wired and wireless high-speed Internet access, microwave, refrigerator and flat panel televisions.
The hotel is conveniently located east of Interstate 35, just 30 miles north of Austin, the capital of Texas. Georgetown is home to Southwestern University, the oldest university in Texas.
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