WINS Guest Services

HOLIDAY 2006
Sun V iking Lodge
PRESORTED STANDARD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
“A Unique Family Resort”
DAYTONA BCH, FL
PERMIT #447
2411 South Atlantic Avenue
Daytona Beach Shores, Florida 32118
A N e w s l e t t e r f o r t h e G u e s t s o f t h e S U N V I K I N G L O D G E • D a y t o n a B e a c h S h o re s , F l o r i d a
Have Yourself …
… a Merry Little Christmas!
“Rated Excellent”
Christmas is not just another day of the year, but the expression
of His Divine Love. A Love we carry in our hearts all year long …
sharing its warmth with family and friends, sharing its glow as it fills so
many hearts and sharing His gift of Love, which He has left for each of us.
May your holidays be filled with joy, as all of us here at the Sun Viking Lodge
wish you and yours the blessings of Christmas.
MOBIL
★★★
888-886-7989 • sunviking.com
Warmest Regards,
Barbara and Gary & Staff
New Water
Taxi Service
Our neighboring city New Smyrna
Beach, in conjunction with Volusia
County, have started a new water taxi
service. The taxi service will run between
the Marine Discovery Center in New
Smyrna Beach and Inlet Harbor
Restaurant and Marina in Ponce Inlet.
The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for
children. Along the 45 minute trip you
get to see part of the Indian and Halifax
Rivers, historic Ponce Inlet and the
landmark lighthouse. You can depart at
either location and enjoy the sights or
the shopping and dining at either destination. To learn more about the Water
Taxi Service or their schedules check out
their web site at www.nsbtaxi.com.
Coming Events
JANUARY
Daytona Beach Symphony Society’s
Daytona Beach Winterfest
This classical festival features performances
by internationally acclaimed groups, along
with gala events. www.dbss.org • 386.253.2901
Orange City Blue Spring
Manatee Festival
IN DA YTONA
Native American Festival
This event is held at The Casements,
the former winter home of
John D. Rockefeller Sr., and
offers a diverse range of
exhibitors, wildlife exhibits, dancers,
performers and displays designed to
showcase the importance of Native American heritage in Florida and across America. 386.676.3216
FEBRUARY
IMAGES
A Festival of the Arts
This judged and juried fine art festival,
held in New Smyrna Beach, features
more than 200 artists from Florida,
as well as music and children’s activities.
www.imagesartfestival.org • 386.423.4733
APRIL
Highlighting manatee and environmental
awareness, this festival features family fun,
bus rides to see the hundreds of manatees
in Blue Spring State Park, arts & crafts,
environmental displays, wild exotic animals,
kids’ games, food and live entertainment.
www.themanateefestival.com
386.775.9224 • 386.775.3201
Art in the Park
Held in Ormond Beach’s beautiful Rockefeller
Gardens, this two-day event, free and open
to the public, is filled with creative works
from a wide variety of acclaimed artists.
www.ormondbeach.org/leisure/artists-artinpark.htm
386.676.3364
Remember our special event periods sell out early. Book now for the maximum availability of room styles.
Sun Viking
Marineland’s Dolphin
Conservation Center
Front Desk Clerk
WINS Guest Services
Employee of the Year Award!
The Hotel Motel Association of Daytona Beach recently held its Annual Awards Dinner and ceremony to
honor outstanding Hospitality Lodging employees of
the year. We were very fortunate that our own desk
clerk, Sarah Carpenter, won the honor of “Guest
Services Employee of the Year”. Sarah competed with
nominees from member hotels throughout the area for
this prestigious honor. She won a check for $250 plus a
commemorative plaque.
We are very proud of Sarah. She always comes to work
with a smile on her face and she goes out of her way to
serve our guests in the traditional Sun Viking manner.
This recognition by her fellow employees is very gratifying. Not only does she work full time, but she also is a
full time student at the University of Central Florida.
Just a 30 minute drive from our door, this exciting new
exhibit invites you to create your own lasting memories . . . with
dolphins! Choose from a variety of interactive programs:
Dolphin Designs – This interactive program will allow you to
select up to 3 colors for dolphins to paint a canvas that you hold
over the water.
Flippers & Fins – Participants learn about Atlantic Bottlenose
Dolphins during a 10 minute hands-on interaction.
Discover Dolphins – Become a part of the dolphins’ watery
world as you step into their habitat for 20 exhilarating minutes.
T he I mmersi on – In this most interactive experience,
participants will enjoy time with the dolphins in the
shallow water as well as in deep water.
The Quest – This is an opportunity to swim, swim, and swim
some more…Join professionals and a motivating staff as you
play with the animals in a way usually reserved for the trainers
themselves.
For More Info or Reservations … Book your program reservations in advance to ensure your own thrilling dolphin
encounter. www.marineland.net
2007 Daytona 500
February 9 - February 18
Milestones
Non-Stop Service to Chicago Resumes
United Airlines will resume its non-stop, seasonal Saturday service between Daytona Beach
International Airport and Chicago’s O’Hare
International Airport on November 4. The service
will run through April.
In other airport news, Continental Airlines has
increased its daily, non-stop service to the New
York market from two flights to three, but switched
from flying a regional jet and a full-size jet to three
regional jets. Departure times to Newark Liberty
International Airport are 10:50 a.m., 1:25 p.m.,
and 5:40 p.m.
Delta Air Lines increased its direct flights to
Atlanta from six to seven, but two of the flights are
not daily. The 6 p.m. Delta Connection flight
doesn't depart Saturdays and the 6:20 p.m. Delta
Connection flight doesn't fly
Tuesday, Wednesday and
Saturday.
For detailed DBIA
flight information, visit
www.flydaytonafirst.com.
Our Beach Named
Florida’s Best in
Magazine Poll!
The 2007 Nextel Cup Series race slate starts with
the 49th annual Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 18th
which will once again carry the biggest purse in the
history of stock car racing at more than $18 million.
Fans from all over the world come to the many exciting
events throughout race week – from the Budweiser
Shootout on February 10th to the Gatorade Twin 125’s
on February 12th; to the Busch Series competition on
February 17th to the finale, the granddaddy of races,
the Daytona 500. Come and see what all the excitement
is about and why NASCAR racing is the biggest sport in
the world!
For more information and race calendar, go to
www.daytonachamber.com
Could Daytona Be In Line
For Another Race?
Just recently Daytona Speedway was the site of some
rather unfamiliar race cars … IRL cars. Tests were held
to see if the track is suitable for testing IRL style cars.
The Speedway is very tight lipped about any possible
commitment to future racing possibilities, but racing
enthusiasts are speculating that in the near future we
could have an Indianapolis style open wheeled car race
here. How exciting is this? We will keep you informed.
Bike Week 2007
March 2 - March 11
We all know that our beach is one of the nicest in
the entire state, but it really makes us feel good when
someone else recognizes our greatest asset. Florida
Monthly Magazine conducted a reader’s poll recently
and Daytona Beach was voted NUMBER ONE for
having the BEST BEACH. Incidentally this is not the
first time we have won this award. We also won in
1999, 2002 and in 2003.
Bigger than ever, this event attracts
several hundred thousand motorcycle
enthusiasts and non-bikers alike, from
all over the U.S. as well as other countries. Festivities include motorcycle
races, charity rides, street festivals and
expos. No matter what type of bike you
like or ride, you’ll find something for
everyone during Bike Week. It’s a great
party and everyone comes for the
excitement and the unusual spectacles
of this event! For more info and pictures, go to www.daytonachamber.com
Frank Forehand
Dedicated and skilled employees are the heart of any
business, and this is especially true at the Sun Viking Lodge.
In an industry that has a traditionally high turnover rate for
employees, we can be proud of the large number who have
been with us for more than 5 years and some for more
than 34 years. As a token of our gratitude, employees
and their guests were treated to a special appreciation
dinner in December. The Sun Viking Lodge recognizes
these valuable employees by offering them their choice of
gifts when they reach significant milestones in their careers.
This year, four of our employees are celebrating notable
anniversaries.
FRANK FOREHAND – 20 YEARS! General Manager – … For the past 20 years, Frank has done an outstanding job.
He is very efficient and very accommodating to our property and our guests. Most of our returning guests have come to
know and love Frank as much as we do. He is always willing to do what is needed and is definitely the backbone of the
entire staff. Barbara and I would certainly be lost without him! Frank has selected a large color TV.
BOB HANSON – 5 YEARS! Assistant General Manager – … Bob has adapted well in learning our property and
our systems. His past restaurant experience has seasoned him nicely for achieving very high marks in guest satisfaction.
Bob’s calming personality works effectively when dealing with our guests and staff. The office staff loves him because he
loves to cook. Bob has chosen a computer component.
ERICA ATOL – 5 YEARS! Housekeeping Department – … Erica is a very pleasant and hard working housekeeper who
does an excellent job in helping maintain our rooms. She always grades very high on our inspections and our guests love
her warm and friendly smile. Erica has selected a queen bed.
YURIV MEDINSKYY – 5 YEARS! Maintenance Department – … Yuriv is quiet and hard working and one of our
“pillars” in the maintenance department. Yuriv is very dependable and prides himself in helping maintain our pools and
grounds, keeping them spotless for our guests. Yuriv has chosen a color TV.
Our congratulations and many thanks to these terrific members of the Sun Viking
Bob Hanson
Erica Atol
Yuriv Medinskyy
Our
International
Staff
Over the past 35 years that we
have been in the hotel business in
Daytona Beach Shores we have
employed many people from many
different countries, but never have
we had such an international and
diverse staff as at present. Even here
in Daytona Beach, hospitality is
truly an international industry. At
the front desk we currently have
Barbara from Hungary and Fabio
from Brazil. In our Maintenance
department we have Svata our
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor
from the Czech Republic and
Yuriv who is from the Ukraine.
Housekeeping has many different
countries represented including
Guatemala, Hungary, Bosnia, and
Brazil. They are all really great
employees who are eager to work
and very thankful to have an opportunity to work in the United States.
VIP Discount & More - Now On-Line!
Check out our NEW VIP web page . . . it has a wonderful new feature and it’s
great news for our VIP guests. As a repeat customer, you are always entitled
to a VIP discount* off our regular rates. In addition, we can also post specials
available only for you, our VIP guests.
To access and view VIP specials and discounts:
GO TO YOUR “NEW” VIP WEB PAGE: www.sunviking.com/vip
INSERT YOUR PROMOTIONAL CODE: VIP
Using your PROMOTIONAL CODE of “VIP” will ALWAYS get you, your
repeat customer discount! From time to time, check this NEW “VIP” web page:
www.sunviking.com/vip and view our latest VIP deals.
On our regular website, www.sunviking.com VIP specials and/or discounts are
NOT shown to the general public. You will NOT be prompted to use your code,
so remember to use your PROMOTIONAL CODE of “VIP” when booking your
reservation, to receive your discount. Of course, you can always call our toll free number
888-886-7989 and mention that you are a repeat guest, and you will be given your VIP discount.
Reserve Early for Best Selection!
* The VIP discount is larger than other discounts and is available most of the year with few exemptions such as special events, some holidays and special promotions
2007 Daytona 500
February 9 - February 18
Milestones
Non-Stop Service to Chicago Resumes
United Airlines will resume its non-stop, seasonal Saturday service between Daytona Beach
International Airport and Chicago’s O’Hare
International Airport on November 4. The service
will run through April.
In other airport news, Continental Airlines has
increased its daily, non-stop service to the New
York market from two flights to three, but switched
from flying a regional jet and a full-size jet to three
regional jets. Departure times to Newark Liberty
International Airport are 10:50 a.m., 1:25 p.m.,
and 5:40 p.m.
Delta Air Lines increased its direct flights to
Atlanta from six to seven, but two of the flights are
not daily. The 6 p.m. Delta Connection flight
doesn't depart Saturdays and the 6:20 p.m. Delta
Connection flight doesn't fly
Tuesday, Wednesday and
Saturday.
For detailed DBIA
flight information, visit
www.flydaytonafirst.com.
Our Beach Named
Florida’s Best in
Magazine Poll!
The 2007 Nextel Cup Series race slate starts with
the 49th annual Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 18th
which will once again carry the biggest purse in the
history of stock car racing at more than $18 million.
Fans from all over the world come to the many exciting
events throughout race week – from the Budweiser
Shootout on February 10th to the Gatorade Twin 125’s
on February 12th; to the Busch Series competition on
February 17th to the finale, the granddaddy of races,
the Daytona 500. Come and see what all the excitement
is about and why NASCAR racing is the biggest sport in
the world!
For more information and race calendar, go to
www.daytonachamber.com
Could Daytona Be In Line
For Another Race?
Just recently Daytona Speedway was the site of some
rather unfamiliar race cars … IRL cars. Tests were held
to see if the track is suitable for testing IRL style cars.
The Speedway is very tight lipped about any possible
commitment to future racing possibilities, but racing
enthusiasts are speculating that in the near future we
could have an Indianapolis style open wheeled car race
here. How exciting is this? We will keep you informed.
Bike Week 2007
March 2 - March 11
We all know that our beach is one of the nicest in
the entire state, but it really makes us feel good when
someone else recognizes our greatest asset. Florida
Monthly Magazine conducted a reader’s poll recently
and Daytona Beach was voted NUMBER ONE for
having the BEST BEACH. Incidentally this is not the
first time we have won this award. We also won in
1999, 2002 and in 2003.
Bigger than ever, this event attracts
several hundred thousand motorcycle
enthusiasts and non-bikers alike, from
all over the U.S. as well as other countries. Festivities include motorcycle
races, charity rides, street festivals and
expos. No matter what type of bike you
like or ride, you’ll find something for
everyone during Bike Week. It’s a great
party and everyone comes for the
excitement and the unusual spectacles
of this event! For more info and pictures, go to www.daytonachamber.com
Frank Forehand
Dedicated and skilled employees are the heart of any
business, and this is especially true at the Sun Viking Lodge.
In an industry that has a traditionally high turnover rate for
employees, we can be proud of the large number who have
been with us for more than 5 years and some for more
than 34 years. As a token of our gratitude, employees
and their guests were treated to a special appreciation
dinner in December. The Sun Viking Lodge recognizes
these valuable employees by offering them their choice of
gifts when they reach significant milestones in their careers.
This year, four of our employees are celebrating notable
anniversaries.
FRANK FOREHAND – 20 YEARS! General Manager – … For the past 20 years, Frank has done an outstanding job.
He is very efficient and very accommodating to our property and our guests. Most of our returning guests have come to
know and love Frank as much as we do. He is always willing to do what is needed and is definitely the backbone of the
entire staff. Barbara and I would certainly be lost without him! Frank has selected a large color TV.
BOB HANSON – 5 YEARS! Assistant General Manager – … Bob has adapted well in learning our property and
our systems. His past restaurant experience has seasoned him nicely for achieving very high marks in guest satisfaction.
Bob’s calming personality works effectively when dealing with our guests and staff. The office staff loves him because he
loves to cook. Bob has chosen a computer component.
ERICA ATOL – 5 YEARS! Housekeeping Department – … Erica is a very pleasant and hard working housekeeper who
does an excellent job in helping maintain our rooms. She always grades very high on our inspections and our guests love
her warm and friendly smile. Erica has selected a queen bed.
YURIV MEDINSKYY – 5 YEARS! Maintenance Department – … Yuriv is quiet and hard working and one of our
“pillars” in the maintenance department. Yuriv is very dependable and prides himself in helping maintain our pools and
grounds, keeping them spotless for our guests. Yuriv has chosen a color TV.
Our congratulations and many thanks to these terrific members of the Sun Viking
Bob Hanson
Erica Atol
Yuriv Medinskyy
Our
International
Staff
Over the past 35 years that we
have been in the hotel business in
Daytona Beach Shores we have
employed many people from many
different countries, but never have
we had such an international and
diverse staff as at present. Even here
in Daytona Beach, hospitality is
truly an international industry. At
the front desk we currently have
Barbara from Hungary and Fabio
from Brazil. In our Maintenance
department we have Svata our
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor
from the Czech Republic and
Yuriv who is from the Ukraine.
Housekeeping has many different
countries represented including
Guatemala, Hungary, Bosnia, and
Brazil. They are all really great
employees who are eager to work
and very thankful to have an opportunity to work in the United States.
VIP Discount & More - Now On-Line!
Check out our NEW VIP web page . . . it has a wonderful new feature and it’s
great news for our VIP guests. As a repeat customer, you are always entitled
to a VIP discount* off our regular rates. In addition, we can also post specials
available only for you, our VIP guests.
To access and view VIP specials and discounts:
GO TO YOUR “NEW” VIP WEB PAGE: www.sunviking.com/vip
INSERT YOUR PROMOTIONAL CODE: VIP
Using your PROMOTIONAL CODE of “VIP” will ALWAYS get you, your
repeat customer discount! From time to time, check this NEW “VIP” web page:
www.sunviking.com/vip and view our latest VIP deals.
On our regular website, www.sunviking.com VIP specials and/or discounts are
NOT shown to the general public. You will NOT be prompted to use your code,
so remember to use your PROMOTIONAL CODE of “VIP” when booking your
reservation, to receive your discount. Of course, you can always call our toll free number
888-886-7989 and mention that you are a repeat guest, and you will be given your VIP discount.
Reserve Early for Best Selection!
* The VIP discount is larger than other discounts and is available most of the year with few exemptions such as special events, some holidays and special promotions
HOLIDAY 2006
Sun V iking Lodge
PRESORTED STANDARD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
“A Unique Family Resort”
DAYTONA BCH, FL
PERMIT #447
2411 South Atlantic Avenue
Daytona Beach Shores, Florida 32118
A N e w s l e t t e r f o r t h e G u e s t s o f t h e S U N V I K I N G L O D G E • D a y t o n a B e a c h S h o re s , F l o r i d a
Have Yourself …
… a Merry Little Christmas!
“Rated Excellent”
Christmas is not just another day of the year, but the expression
of His Divine Love. A Love we carry in our hearts all year long …
sharing its warmth with family and friends, sharing its glow as it fills so
many hearts and sharing His gift of Love, which He has left for each of us.
May your holidays be filled with joy, as all of us here at the Sun Viking Lodge
wish you and yours the blessings of Christmas.
MOBIL
★★★
888-886-7989 • sunviking.com
Warmest Regards,
Barbara and Gary & Staff
New Water
Taxi Service
Our neighboring city New Smyrna
Beach, in conjunction with Volusia
County, have started a new water taxi
service. The taxi service will run between
the Marine Discovery Center in New
Smyrna Beach and Inlet Harbor
Restaurant and Marina in Ponce Inlet.
The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for
children. Along the 45 minute trip you
get to see part of the Indian and Halifax
Rivers, historic Ponce Inlet and the
landmark lighthouse. You can depart at
either location and enjoy the sights or
the shopping and dining at either destination. To learn more about the Water
Taxi Service or their schedules check out
their web site at www.nsbtaxi.com.
Coming Events
JANUARY
Daytona Beach Symphony Society’s
Daytona Beach Winterfest
This classical festival features performances
by internationally acclaimed groups, along
with gala events. www.dbss.org • 386.253.2901
Orange City Blue Spring
Manatee Festival
IN DA YTONA
Native American Festival
This event is held at The Casements,
the former winter home of
John D. Rockefeller Sr., and
offers a diverse range of
exhibitors, wildlife exhibits, dancers,
performers and displays designed to
showcase the importance of Native American heritage in Florida and across America. 386.676.3216
FEBRUARY
IMAGES
A Festival of the Arts
This judged and juried fine art festival,
held in New Smyrna Beach, features
more than 200 artists from Florida,
as well as music and children’s activities.
www.imagesartfestival.org • 386.423.4733
APRIL
Highlighting manatee and environmental
awareness, this festival features family fun,
bus rides to see the hundreds of manatees
in Blue Spring State Park, arts & crafts,
environmental displays, wild exotic animals,
kids’ games, food and live entertainment.
www.themanateefestival.com
386.775.9224 • 386.775.3201
Art in the Park
Held in Ormond Beach’s beautiful Rockefeller
Gardens, this two-day event, free and open
to the public, is filled with creative works
from a wide variety of acclaimed artists.
www.ormondbeach.org/leisure/artists-artinpark.htm
386.676.3364
Remember our special event periods sell out early. Book now for the maximum availability of room styles.
Sun Viking
Marineland’s Dolphin
Conservation Center
Front Desk Clerk
WINS Guest Services
Employee of the Year Award!
The Hotel Motel Association of Daytona Beach recently held its Annual Awards Dinner and ceremony to
honor outstanding Hospitality Lodging employees of
the year. We were very fortunate that our own desk
clerk, Sarah Carpenter, won the honor of “Guest
Services Employee of the Year”. Sarah competed with
nominees from member hotels throughout the area for
this prestigious honor. She won a check for $250 plus a
commemorative plaque.
We are very proud of Sarah. She always comes to work
with a smile on her face and she goes out of her way to
serve our guests in the traditional Sun Viking manner.
This recognition by her fellow employees is very gratifying. Not only does she work full time, but she also is a
full time student at the University of Central Florida.
Just a 30 minute drive from our door, this exciting new
exhibit invites you to create your own lasting memories . . . with
dolphins! Choose from a variety of interactive programs:
Dolphin Designs – This interactive program will allow you to
select up to 3 colors for dolphins to paint a canvas that you hold
over the water.
Flippers & Fins – Participants learn about Atlantic Bottlenose
Dolphins during a 10 minute hands-on interaction.
Discover Dolphins – Become a part of the dolphins’ watery
world as you step into their habitat for 20 exhilarating minutes.
T he I mmersi on – In this most interactive experience,
participants will enjoy time with the dolphins in the
shallow water as well as in deep water.
The Quest – This is an opportunity to swim, swim, and swim
some more…Join professionals and a motivating staff as you
play with the animals in a way usually reserved for the trainers
themselves.
For More Info or Reservations … Book your program reservations in advance to ensure your own thrilling dolphin
encounter. www.marineland.net