Indiana Ramada Rebrands as Magnuson Grand Hotel - South Bend
November 23, 2011 - Magnuson Hotels, the world's largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the Magnuson Grand Hotel South Bend, Indiana. Formerly a Ramada, this 176-room luxury hotel seeks to upgrade its local, regional and national market position through its affiliation with the Magnuson Grand Hotels brand designation.
“Our management company has worked with Magnuson Hotels in the past with great success.” stated Vice President of Operations Connie Burkett. “We are excited about the increasing our revenue with Magnuson Hotels' brand marketing and reservation services.”
Corporate, educational, government and leisure travelers will enjoy the 100% non-smoking Magnuson Grand Hotel-South Bend. This Magnuson Grand Hotel is within walking distance to South Bend Symphony, the College Football Hall of Fame, the South Bend Chocolate Company, and South Bend Mishawaka Company. In addition, guests are just a short drive away from the University of Notre Dame and the Potawatomi Zoo.
Guests will enjoy free wireless internet, heated indoor pool, fitness room, spectacular local cuisine at The Cellar Door restaurant, free airport shuttle service and ample meeting space for events or business conferences. Small pets are always welcome for an additional small charge.
“Notre Dame fans will love the convenience of the Magnuson Grand Hotel South Bend. We are proud to welcome Ms. Burkett and her staff, and are committed to increasing their property visibility and reservations,” stated Thomas Magnuson, CEO.
As a Magnuson Hotels affiliate, the Magnuson Grand Hotel South Bend will receive complete brand representation across North America and the UK, without the costs and requirements of franchise brand affiliation.
About Magnuson Hotels, the fastest growing hotel chain in history In only eight years, Magnuson Hotels has become the world's largest independent hotel group, representing nearly 2,000 UK and North American hotels with assets in excess of $5.5 Billion. One of the top five global hotel chains, Magnuson Hotels is the #1 Hotel Company of Inc. Magazine's 5,000 fastest growing private U.S. companies.
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