AmericInn hotel chain s three-day annual conference with the theme of Hospitality with a Twist was h

AmericInn hotel chain s three-day hotels in pigeon forge tennessee annual conference with the theme of Hospitality with a Twist was held in Branson, Mo. from May 3-5, 2009 and drew more than 600 of the hotel chain s owners, managers and vendors. The theme was chosen to celebrate AmericInn s successful growth, reputation for quiet rooms and excellent service. The trademarked AmericInn SoundGuard construction method ensures a quieter stay for guests and is raising the visibility for AmericInn across the country. Conference attendees also learned about the chain s outlook for 2009, plans to continue franchise growth, technology updates and news about the new Sleep Better America PR/marketing program.
Also at the conference the following AmericInn properties and individuals were awarded with 2008 honors, including: World Class Service and Property of the Year Greg and Stacey Raisanen, AmericInn, Belle Fourche, South Dakota Breakfast Attendee of the Year Nancy Washburn, AmericInn, Traverse City, Mich. Franchise Partner of the Year - Tom Sheetz, owner of AmericInn hotel properties in Chippewa Falls, Wis., New Richmond, hotels in pigeon forge tennessee Wis., Shell Lake, Wis., and White Bear Lake, Minn., Front Desk Employee of the Year - Lori Wittkowski, AmericInn, Greenville, Mich. Housekeeper of the Year Vivian Wise, AmericInn, Jonesborough, Tenn Innkeeper of the Year Jim Makowsky, AmericInn, Oswego, Ill. Maintenance Employee of the Year Tony Bakacs, Oswego, Ill.