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 June 30, 2014 (Vol. 2 Issue 2) Apollo Connection La Quinta Inn & Suites La Quinta Inn & Suites Holiday Inn Express 1502 Woerz Way Ardmore, OK 73401 2511 E Montgomery Place Wichita Falls, TX 76308 1520 Apollo Drive Duncan, OK 73533 La Quinta Inn La Quinta Inn 2432 Veterans Blvd Ardmore, OK 73401 1410 SE Washington Blvd Bartlesville, OK 74006 Wichita Falls Grand Opening 2 Apollo celebrated the opening of its newest hotel in Wichita Falls, TX… Years of Service and other events 3 Company wide, Apollo Hotels recognized and celebrated Years of Service… Candlewood Suites 2602 Rina Park Road Ardmore, OK 73401 Employees of the Quarter 4 Apollo recognized and celebrated those individuals throughout the company… A Sneak Peek at Apollo Hotels Apollo Hospitality Firm strives to be at the top of its competitors always by striving to be the leader in its industry. Let’s take a look at Apollo’s portfolios and the amenities it features to accommodate all groups. La Quinta Inn & Suites Wichita Falls, TX is our newest facility which offers a meeting room, indoor pool/spa, full size sauna, several kitchenettes rooms, free guest laundry, business center, hot breakfast buffet, fitness center, & ‘PrinterOn’ Access from your room on any wireless device. Candlewood Suites of Ardmore, OK offers full kitchenette rooms, meeting room, business center, seasonal outdoor pool, a gazebo with multiple grills, free-­‐DVD rental, free guest laundry, fitness center, & ‘PrinterOn’ Access from your room on any wireless device. La Quinta Inn in Bartlesville, OK offers hot breakfast buffet, business center, guest laundry, indoor pool, fitness center & meeting room. La Quinta Inn & Suites in Ardmore, OK offers an indoor pool/spa, hot breakfast buffet, cocktail lounge with patio seating, fitness center, business center, free guest laundry, and ‘PrinterOn’ Access from your room on any wireless device. Holiday Inn Express & Suites of Duncan, OK offers a boardroom, meeting room, business center, indoor pool/spa, full size sauna, free guest laundry, hot breakfast buffet, fitness center and ‘PrinterOn’ Access from your room on any wireless device. La Quinta Inn North Ardmore, OK being recently renovated offers exterior entrance to all rooms, a seasonal outdoor pool/spa, hot breakfast buffet, free guest laundry, business center & ‘PrinterOn’ Access from your room on any wireless device. If you’re in the area and need group bookings contact our Corporate Director of Sales for m ore information. See page 3 for further details. Publications of Apollo Hospitality Firm Visit www.apollohospitality.net for past newsletters Apollo Connection June 30, 2014 (Vol. 2 Issue 2) Wichita Falls Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Apollo celebrated the opening of its newest hotel in Wichita Falls at 2511 E. M ontgomery (just south of Sikes Center) with a ribbon-­‐cutting ceremony on Tuesday April 15, 2014 featuring the Gold Coat Ambassadors of the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The newest La Quinta Inn & Suites features four floors. The new hotel offers 80 spacious rooms including 19 suites and 19 kitchenettes. Guests have a choice of rooms with one king-­‐size or two queen-­‐size pillow top beds. Among the room amenities are 42-­‐inch high-­‐definition flat-­‐screen televisions, refrigerators, microwaves, writing desks, and luxurious baths. Other La Quinta amenities include a free Bright Side breakfast featuring eggs, meat, fresh fruit, toast, hot and cereal, Texas waffles, muffins, pastries, bagels, coffee, juice, and milk. Guests also enjoy a complete fitness center with elliptical machines, barbells, and weight machine; indoor swimming pool with hot tub and sauna; and Sundry Shop with snacks and other essentials; free business center with high-­‐speed Internet access, large meeting room, laundry facilities, large comfortable entry lounge, and p lenty of free parking. This newest La Quinta Inn & Suites owned and operated by Apollo Hospitality is convenient to Midwestern State University, shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. To learn more, call the hotel direct at 940-­‐386-­‐9547 or our Group Sales Director, Jamie Beth Smith, at 580-­‐319-­‐5988. Looking for a career in the hospitality industry or advancement in your career within Apollo? Visit our website at www.apollohospitality.net and submit your resume today. Apollo Connection June 30, 2014 (Vol. 2 Issue 2) Celebrating Years of Service Throughout the Company Company wide, Apollo Hotels recognized and celebrated Years of Service for Employees who have been committed to the company for one or more years. These individuals have been dedicated to their work and reflect a successful team. The Apollo Management Team conveys a heartfelt thank you and congratulates the following individuals for their years spent with company: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Duncan, OK: Angela Diaz La Quinta Inn & Suites Ardmore, OK: 1 year Jareny Rivas 1 year Carmen Galvez 1 year La Quinta Inn Bartlesville, OK: Ana Hernandez 1 year Eugena Smith 1 year DeAnna Robinson 1 year La Quinta Inn North Ardmore, OK: Dawnia Cravatt 2 years Jory Tibbs 1 year Xiomara Davis 5 years Candlewood Suites Ardmore, OK: Carrie Melton 5 years Jamie Beth Smith 1 year IHG PROPERTIES CELEBRATE SERVICE WEEK START TO FINISH LINE WINNERS Candlewood Suites of Ardmore and Holiday Inn Express in Duncan both celebrated Service Week June 9 – 13, 2014. IHG holds this celebration to spotlight and honor IHG employees for loyalty, dedication, and exceptional guest service. During the week the hotels celebrated each team member with food, fun, and fellowship. Congratulations to the teams of Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Duncan and La Quinta Inn & Suites in Wichita Falls for winning the 2nd Quarter 2014 Start to Finish Line property competition. Another competition is already underway for the 3rd quarter and we’re anxious to see the next winning teams! NEED GROUP BOOKINGS? Contact our Director of Sales today for rates & availability. Jamie Beth Smith Phone: (580) 319-­‐5988 Fax: (580) 319-­‐5989 Email: [email protected] 3 Apollo Connection June 30, 2014 (Vol. 2 Issue 2) Recognizing Employees of the Quarter Throughout the Company Individuals were voted for Employee of the Month for 2nd Quarter among their team based off many categories. Apollo recognized and celebrated those individuals throughout the company who exemplified excellent customer service and is a dedicated team player. We commend and congratulate the following staff members on their hard work and dedication to their position within their facility: La Quinta Inn Bartlesville, OK -­‐ Ryan Abel, Celia C astillo and Eugena Smith Pictured Above: Candlewood Suites -­‐ Katie Ashley (left), Jamie Beth Smith (Center), and Pernetha Knight (Right) Pictured Above: La Quinta Inn North Ardmore -­‐ Candy Monroe (Left), T.J. Jordan (Center), Jamisha Bennett (Right) Pictured Above: La Quinta Inn & Suites Ardmore, Ok -­‐ Mary Fletcher (Left), Ruth Rowley (Center), Kelsey Guilliam (Right) Pictured Above: Holiday Inn Express and Suites Duncan -­‐
James Thompson (Left), Najee Barnes (Center), and Estephanie Rodriguez (Right)