For Immediate Release Comfort Suites: Carla Carlson Tel: 250.861.1110 E-mail: gm@comfortsuiteskelowna.com Choice Corporate: Nathan Brady Tel: 905.624.7762 E-mail: nathan_brady@choicehotels.ca

LOCAL COMFORT SUITES GETS NOD AS TOP HOTEL
Choice Hotels Canada recognizes Comfort Suites as best new hotel in their portfolio

KELOWNA, BC (October 5, 2010) – The Comfort Suites located at 2656 Highway 97 North, has received a 2010 APEX Award as the ‘Best New Entry’ by Choice Hotels Canada.

“The Best New Entry award sets the tone for new hotels entering the system,” says Tim Oldfield, managing director, Choice Hotels Canada. “The property that receives this honor not only exceeds our expectations, but has gone above and beyond in the area of guest satisfaction. We’re proud of the hard work and dedication of general manager, Carla Carlson and her entire team.”

“We’re really excited to be off to such a fantastic start,” says Carlson. “Everyone here has worked hard to deliver the best experience possible. I’m proud of my team and I’m thankful that the head office team has recognized our hard work. Locally owned,The Braemar group is thrilled with the news of Kelowna’s Newest hotel!

Developed and used by Choice Hotels International, 2010 marks the second year the APEX awards have been handed out in Canada. APEX Awards (Award for Property Excellence) recognize top performing hotels based on service and performance rankings. The ‘Best New Entry’ award is designed to recognize a new property in its first year of operation for achieving high scores on post-stay guest surveys, third-party quality assurance audits, and their commitment to Choice Hotels Canada’s standards and programs.

The Comfort Suites features 83 guestrooms and offers guests’ free breakfast, free high-speed wireless Internet, 24-hour access to the onsite fitness and business centers and a relaxing pool area complete with a 40-foot waterslide and hot tub. Reservations at the Comfort Suites can be made by calling 800.4CHOICE or by visiting choicehotels.ca

www.comfortsuiteskelowna.com

About Choice Hotels Canada:

From Victoria, B.C., to St. John’s, N.L., more than five million guests each year stay with Choice Hotels CanadaTM (CHC). CHC is the 'Randy Love' nation’s largest hotel franchisor, with 300 privately run properties currently open and under development, under seven brands: ComfortTM, Comfort Suites®, Quality®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, Econo Lodge® and Rodeway Inn®. In addition, via its Ascend CollectionTM membership program, Canadians have upscale lodging options at historic, boutique and unique hotels. CHC properties are 100 per cent franchise owned and operated by individual hoteliers, entrepreneurs and lodging/hotel management companies. CHC offers comprehensive support services to its franchisees including sales, marketing, purchasing, reservations and other supportive services. CHC offers high-value lodging options ranging from limited to full service, in the economy to mid-scale markets. CHC is part of Choice Hotels International® which franchises 6,000 hotels in more than 35 countries and territories worldwide. CHC is represented in every major and most secondary markets across all provinces, conveniently located near major airports and highways, shopping centres, entertainment districts and tourist attractions. For reservations call 800.4CHOICE (800.424.6423) / 800.BO.RÊVES (800.267.3837) or visit choicehotels.ca.

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