Dwyer Also Leads Embassy Suites by Hilton Loveland to Award of Excellence Honor
Loveland, Colo. and Springfield, Mo. – March 29, 2016 – John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts (JQH) today announced that Tom Dwyer has been honored by the Embassy Suites by Hilton brand as recipient of the 2015 General Manager of the Year Award. Dwyer, a 35-year JQH veteran, serves as general manager of the company’s Embassy Suites by Hilton – Loveland Hotel, Conference Center & Spa in Colorado. Under Dwyer, the 263-suite hotel was also recognized with the Award of Excellence for being among the best of the best of Embassy Suites by Hilton’s more than 200 hotels across the Americas. Springfield, Mo.-based JQH is a leading private, independent owner and manager of hotels in the United States, including operating more than 1 million square feet of superb meeting space.
“Tom truly lives the JQH and Embassy Suites by Hilton shared mantra of excellence as he leads and empowers teams to exceed guest expectations,” said Joe Morrissey, JQH’s senior vice president of operations. “We congratulate Tom and our Loveland hotel teams on receiving these outstanding and well-deserved recognitions.”
Featuring 40,000 square feet of meeting and event space, JQH’s Embassy Suites by Hilton – Loveland Hotel, Conference Center & Spa opened in 2009 with Dwyer as opening general manager. The property has been a top 10 ranked Embassy Suites each year since 2010, including being recognized as No. 1 and receiving the brand’s coveted Connie Award in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. Prior to the Loveland assignment, Dwyer served as opening general manager of the 335-room/suite Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel. The AAA Four Diamond Texas property is owned and operated by JQH under license from Marriott International, Inc. or one of its affiliates.
“Tom is a strategic and nimble leader, sustainable visionary and active community partner,” said Bob Niehaus, JQH’s regional vice president. “He effectively maintains a pulse on the marketplace and successfully collaborates to achieve optimum results.”
About Embassy Suites by Hilton – Loveland Hotel, Conference Center & Spa
Conveniently located within The Ranch, home of the Budweiser Events Center, the Embassy Suites by Hilton – Loveland Hotel, Conference Center & Spa in Colorado is recipient of the 2015 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award. Each spacious two-room suite features a separate living room with a sofa bed and two TVs. Guests can enjoy Internet access, a large desk with ergonomic chair, a mini-refrigerator, and a microwave. A fitness center, indoor pool and sundeck are available. Guests can start their day with a free made-to-order breakfast or stop by the Wi-Fi-enabled Caffeina’s Coffee Marketplace for a bagel and coffee. A nightly two-hour reception with complimentary drinks and snacks is offered in the hotel’s open-air atrium. Guests can also dine in a relaxing environment at the Rocky River Bar & Grille. Corporate guests will enjoy the proximity to the John Q. Hammons conference center, featuring the third-largest ballroom in Colorado, and the hotel’s fully equipped BusinessLinkTM business center. In addition, guests can indulge in a massage or facial at the luxurious on-site Spa Botanica. Located at 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, the Embassy Suites by Hilton – Loveland Hotel, Conference Center & Spa can be reached at (970) 593-6200. Visit www.loveland.embassysuites.com for more information or connect with the hotel on Facebook.
About Embassy Suites Hotels
Embassy Suites by Hilton, one of Hilton Worldwide’s 13 market-leading brands, is dedicated to delivering what matters most to travelers. The full service, upscale brand offers two-room suites, free made-to-order breakfast and a nightly two-hour reception with complimentary drinks and snacks. Both leisure and business travelers looking for a relaxed, yet sophisticated experience will feel right at home with brand-standard amenities like inviting atriums and complimentary 24-hour business and fitness centers. Embassy Suites by Hilton has 225 hotels with more than 40 in the pipeline. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels receive instant benefits, including an exclusive discount that can’t be found anywhere else, free standard Wi-Fi and digital amenities like digital check-in with room selection and Digital Key available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app. For more information, visit www.embassysuites.com, and connect with Embassy Suites by Hilton at news.embassysuites.com, www.facebook.com/embassysuiteshotels and www.twitter.com/EmbassySuites.
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About John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts
Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts (JQH) is a leading private, independent owner and manager of hotels in the United States, representing brands such as: Marriott, Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Sheraton, IHG, Chateau on the Lake Resort / Spa & Convention Center, and Plaza Hotels Collection. With a portfolio of 35 hotels representing approximately 8,500 guest rooms/suites in 16 states, JQH’s properties are dominant in their markets. Founded on the extraordinary vision of John Q. Hammons and built on his continued legacy of excellence spanning more than 50 years, JQH has become one of the most recognized and award-winning companies in the hospitality industry. Built to be the best, JQH continues to set the standard in hospitality management and hotel development. Go to www.jqhhotels.com for more information, or connect with JQH on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.
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