Home2 Suites by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide’s award-winning mid-tier, all-suite hotel brand designed for modern business travelers and extended stay guests, announced its top performing properties in 2013, including Connie Award Winner Home2 Suites by Hilton Dallas-Frisco, TX. This inaugural awards ceremony was held during the brand’s Crystal Apple Gala at the second annual Home2 Suites by Hilton leadership meeting in San Antonio.

Home2 Suites by Hilton announced its top performing properties in 2013 at the inaugural awards ceremony that was held during the brand's second annual Home2 Suites by Hilton leadership meeting in San Antonio. (Photo: Business Wire)

The Connie Award, named after Hilton Worldwide’s founder Conrad Hilton, is awarded to the top performing hotel of the year based on three key components: quality assurance audits measuring cleanliness, condition and brand standards, customer satisfaction scores rating staff service, and the quality of the hotel’s physical accommodations. Home2 Suites by Hilton Dallas-Frisco is overseen by general manager Jay Lee and director of sales Sue Gregg. Honorable mentions for the top award included Home2 Suites by Hilton Biloxi North/D’lberville, MS and Home2 Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City/West Valley City, UT.

“Each hotel and team member that received recognition demonstrated tremendous commitment, exceeded Home2’s brand standards and provided exceptional customer service,” said Bill Duncan, global head, Home2 Suites by Hilton.

Other top awards included:

• General Manager of the Year, Victoria Littles of Home2 Suites by Hilton Biloxi North/D’lberville, MS
• Honorable mentions for General Manager of the Year included Jay Lee of Home2 Suites by Hilton Dallas-Frisco, TX and MellaDee York of Home2 Suites by Hilton Jacksonville, NC
• Director of Sales of the Year, Julie Keoho of Home2 Suites by Hilton Jacksonville, NC
• Honorable mentions for Director of Sales of the year included Sue Gregg of Home2 Suites by Hilton Dallas-Frisco, TX and Teresa Newbold of Home2 Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City/West Valley City, UT

Home2 Suites by Hilton honored hotels in a variety of additional areas including, loyalty and highest extended stay occupancy. For a full list of 2013 award winners, please visit the Home2 Suites by Hilton Media Center.

Read more about Home2 Suites by Hilton at www.home2suites.com and www.news.home2suites.com.

About Home2 Suites by Hilton

Home2 Suites by Hilton, the newest addition to the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands, is a mid-tier, extended-stay hotel concept designed to offer stylish accommodations, flexible guest room configurations and inspired amenities for the cost-conscious guest. As the fastest growing brand in the history of Hilton Worldwide, Memphis, Tenn.-based Home2 Suites offers a complimentary breakfast selection; innovative and customizable guest room design; combination laundry and fitness area; complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access; multiple outdoor spaces; 24-hour business center; expansive community spaces; and a commitment to environmentally friendly products and hotel operations. For more information about Home2 Suites by Hilton visit http://news.home2suites.com. For information on franchising opportunities, visit http://www.home2franchise.com/.

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 94 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company’s portfolio of ten world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,000 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with nearly 672,000 rooms in 90 countries and territories, including Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®.

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