Coast Hotels & Resorts Triple Wins at Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association’s 2009 Awards
May 21st, 2009
Vancouver, B.C. – May 21, 2009 – Coast
Hotels & Resorts scored a triple win at the
Alberta Hotel &
Lodging Association's (AHLA) 2009 Awards with three of its
hotels winning excellence in housekeeping awards.
The Coast Medicine Hat Hotel won the prestigious housekeeping
award for the seventh consecutive year.
Calgary’s Coast Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre
received the award for the third year in a row and the Coast
Edmonton Plaza Hotel won the award for the fourth time in five
years.
The AHLA Housekeeping Award, established in 1983, is presented
annually by the Alberta tourism industry and Alberta Economic
Development to hotels that demonstrate excellence in housekeeping.
Award winners belong to a select group of properties that
participate in the Tourism Alberta Approved Accommodation Program
and who have achieved superiority in cleanliness, comfort and
maintenance.
“We are extremely proud that these three
hotels have been recognized by the Alberta hotel industry for their
commitment to providing the highest level of guest service and
satisfaction,” said Graeme Barrit, President of Coast
Hotels & Resorts. “These awards highlight the
industry-leading standards that have made the Coast Hotels &
Resorts brand so successful and are a reflection of the unwavering
dedication and passion our employees display every
day.”
About the Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel
The Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel offers elegant accommodations in downtown Edmonton close to shopping, dining and the convention centre. The hotel has 299 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, suitable for families or long-term guests, a dedicated and knowledgeable staff, and impressive meeting facilities for events. Travellers can enjoy the hotel's warm atmosphere while rejuvenating in the day spa and fitness facility or simply lounging by the fireplace in the lobby.
The Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel offers elegant accommodations in downtown Edmonton close to shopping, dining and the convention centre. The hotel has 299 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, suitable for families or long-term guests, a dedicated and knowledgeable staff, and impressive meeting facilities for events. Travellers can enjoy the hotel's warm atmosphere while rejuvenating in the day spa and fitness facility or simply lounging by the fireplace in the lobby.
About the Coast Plaza Hotel & Conference
Centre
Conveniently located both 10 minutes between the International Calgary Airport and downtown Calgary, the Coast Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre is easily accessible from the Trans Canada/Hwy 1 as well as the Deerfoot Trail/Hwy 2. This airport hotel offers a choice of Comfort, Superior, and specialty Suites including the popular Jacuzzi Suites and includes amenities such as an indoor heated pool, sauna, fitness area, in-room spa services, business centre, and all-day restaurant, lounge, and 24-hr room service. One of the largest Calgary conference centre hotels, the Plaza Ballroom spans over 11,000 sq. ft. of unobstructed meeting space. An additional 8,000 sq. ft. of flexible breakout space, all on the same level, with two conference entrances, ballroom garage door loading access, and a separate loading dock; make the Coast Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre perfectly suited to meet conference needs.
Conveniently located both 10 minutes between the International Calgary Airport and downtown Calgary, the Coast Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre is easily accessible from the Trans Canada/Hwy 1 as well as the Deerfoot Trail/Hwy 2. This airport hotel offers a choice of Comfort, Superior, and specialty Suites including the popular Jacuzzi Suites and includes amenities such as an indoor heated pool, sauna, fitness area, in-room spa services, business centre, and all-day restaurant, lounge, and 24-hr room service. One of the largest Calgary conference centre hotels, the Plaza Ballroom spans over 11,000 sq. ft. of unobstructed meeting space. An additional 8,000 sq. ft. of flexible breakout space, all on the same level, with two conference entrances, ballroom garage door loading access, and a separate loading dock; make the Coast Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre perfectly suited to meet conference needs.
About the Coast Medicine Hat Hotel
Located just off the Trans-Canada highway, the 42-room Coast Medicine Hat Hotel combines friendly service, convenient location and the best prices in Canada’s sunniest city. The Coast Medicine Hat Hotel offers all the comforts of home with on-site amenities such as complimentary continental breakfast, wireless Internet, local phone calls, and parking, along with a martini lounge area, pub, and billiards room.
Located just off the Trans-Canada highway, the 42-room Coast Medicine Hat Hotel combines friendly service, convenient location and the best prices in Canada’s sunniest city. The Coast Medicine Hat Hotel offers all the comforts of home with on-site amenities such as complimentary continental breakfast, wireless Internet, local phone calls, and parking, along with a martini lounge area, pub, and billiards room.
About Coast Hotels & Resorts
Coast Hotels & Resorts is a leading hotel chain in western North America. The company's philosophy of serving its guests through a superior standard of value, hospitality and service enables its continuing expansion. Coast Hotels & Resorts now owns, manages and franchises 41 hotel and resort properties located throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Northwest Territories, the Western United States, Alaska and Hawaii. Visit www.coasthotels.com or call 1-800-663-1144 for more information.
Coast Hotels & Resorts is a leading hotel chain in western North America. The company's philosophy of serving its guests through a superior standard of value, hospitality and service enables its continuing expansion. Coast Hotels & Resorts now owns, manages and franchises 41 hotel and resort properties located throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Northwest Territories, the Western United States, Alaska and Hawaii. Visit www.coasthotels.com or call 1-800-663-1144 for more information.
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Martin Livingston
Living Communications Inc.
Vancouver
604-657-8234
Living Communications Inc.
Vancouver
604-657-8234