Huntington Hotel Group Announces Courtyard 2010 Award Winners

Huntington Hotel Group Announces Courtyard 2010 Award Winners

Irving, Texas, September 6, 2011 — The Huntington Hotel Group, is proud to announce that the Courtyard San Diego Airport/Liberty Station won four prestigious awards at the annual Courtyard Conference. In addition to the hotel achieving Gold Circle and Silver Circle, Rick Brown, the hotel General Manager won Courtyard’s 2010 General Manager of the Year and also Diamond General Manager of the year.

One of Rick’s many strengths is his ability to lead his team by example with his drive to succeed and his relentless positive energy – not to mention his ability to make his team laugh. Rick has an infectious smile that radiates from the inside out, and he uses his smarts and vitality to inspire his team to provide top­notch service to their guests.

“We are proud of the awards Rick and his team have received. We’re especially proud to receive four awards at the conference,” says Kevin Keefer, principal of the Huntington Hotel Group. “Under Rick’s leadership, his team continually strives to improve and to win – so their guests are sure to be refreshed, replenished and feel good about coming to Courtyard.”

Speaking at the conference, J.W. Marriott, Jr. Chairman & CEO Marriott International said, “we added about 30,000 rooms last year. By 2013, we expect to add at least 80,000 – 90,000 new hotel rooms to our global portfolio.”

The waterfront Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport hotel at Liberty Station is nestled along the water and located just minutes from SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo, and the historic Gaslamp district. The hotel is adjacent to a beautiful 46­acre park, offers outstanding waterfront views of downtown San Diego and has a vast array of activities including an outdoor pool, bike rentals, and jogging trials. Guest rooms are luxuriously appointed and include free high­ speed internet, cotton ­rich linens, iHome docking stations and 32″ HDTVs. Relax at one of the San Diego Airport hotel’s stylish on­site restaurants, bars or waterside deli, and choose between indoor or outdoor seating. Experience a modern, hip destination combined with the rich history of our nation at the Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport Hotel at Liberty Station.

About Huntington Hotel Group

Huntington Hotel Group develops and manages premium brand select service hotels, operating a portfolio of more than 2,000 rooms. In addition to developing, owning and operating hotels, Huntington Hotel Group provides operating and asset management services for hotel owners through its affiliates. For more information, please visit www.huntingtonhotelgroup.com. For more information, contact Donna Hegdahl (972)717­3500 x222 via e­mail at [email protected]