Awarded 6th Consecutive Outstanding Quality Assurance Inspection

Hampton Inn® Downtown Columbia, SC was awarded its 6th consecutive Outstanding Evaluation on August, 2005. J. Sterling "Chip" Davis, III, Regional Manager and Tony Tam - General Manager.

Awarded 5th Consecutive Outstanding Quality Assurance Inspection

Hampton Inn® Downtown Columbia, SC was awarded its 5th consecutive Outstanding Evaluation on April, 2005. J. Sterling "Chip" Davis, III, Regional Manager and Tony Tam - General Manager.

Hospitality America Ranked #5 Top Hotel Management Company By Occupancy In The Nation

Hospitality America - Brentwood, TN - Hospitality America, Inc. ("HA") ranked #5 as the Top Management Company By Occupancy in HOTEL BUSINESS magazine's April 20 annual survey of the Top 100 [Hotel] Management Companies.

South Carolina Hotelier of the Year

Hospitality America, TN January, 2005 - Hospitality America was just named 2004 South Carolina Hotelier of the Year by the AH&LA Hospitality Association of South Carolina. Bo Aughtry and Chip Davis accepted the award at a “Stars of the Industry” awards dinner at the annual Hospitality Association of South Carolina Meeting and Trade Show in Myrtle Beach on January 25. Bo Aughtry, Chip Davis and Hospitality America generated many headlines and TV reports throughout the State of South Carolina during 2004 in connection with the following: - Announced 115-room Hampton Inn & Suites-RiverPlace, part of a high profile mixed-use development called Riverplace in downtown Greenville to open in early-2006. - Tony Tam elected President of Columbia Hotel Association for 2004/05. - Announced 222-room Hilton at the new Metropolitan Columbia Convention Center, one block from our Hampton Inn-Columbia Downtown Historic District (cost: circa $125,000/key inclusive of $3 million city subsidy and land from city). A Ruth’s Chris operator will lease and provide 100% of food & beverage services. - Chip Davis elected President of Greenville Hotel Association for both 2004/05.

Spirit of Hilton Family Award

Hampton Inn® Columbia Downtown, SC Stephanie Mitchell, guest service representative with the Hampton Inn Columbia Downtown Historic District has won the Spirit of Hilton Family Award. This award is the most prestigious team member award giving and includes a significant cash prize, a celebration party for the entire staff, lifelong recognition throughout their entire career, congratulatory call from brand executives, a spirit plaque, a lapel pin, and brandwide recognition. "Stephanie is an essential team member and truly deserves this prestigious award", says Tony Tam, General Manager.

Hampton Inn® Columbia Downtown, SC Paul Srednicki, guest service representative with the Hampton Inn Columbia Downtown Historic District has won the Spirit of Hilton Family Award. This award is the most prestigious team member award giving and includes a significant cash prize, a celebration party for the entire staff, lifelong recognition throughout their entire career, congratulatory call from brand executives, a spirit plaque, a lapel pin, and brandwide recognition. "Paul is an essential team member and truly deserves this prestigious award", says Tony Tam, General Manager.

State Newspaper 2005 Reader's Choice Best of Awards

Hampton Inn® Columbia Downtown, SC On June 26th, 2005, the State Newspaper (Columbia, SC) announced the annual sampling of the best businesses in the area. The ballots are tabulated and accumulated in a special supplement to the Newspaper. For the 2nd year in a row, the Hampton Inn located at 822 Gervais Street is the reader's choice for Best Hotel / Motel in Columbia, South Carolina. This prestigious award is thanks to the much hard work of our entire staff and loyal patrons who make our hotel what it is today.

Wall of Fame - Fourth Quarter

Hampton Inn® Columbia Downtown, SC awarded the Wall of Fame distinction for the 4th Quarter of 2005 by William Edmundson, VP Brand Performance and Support in Recognition of their accomplishments in Product, Service, and Quality Performance. J. Sterling "Chip" Davis, III, Regional Manager and Tony Tam - General Manager.

Hampton Inn & Suites® Tallahassee, FL awarded the Wall of Fame distinction for the 4th Quarter of 2005 by William Edmundson, VP Brand Performance and Support in Recognition of their accomplishments in Product, Service, and Quality Performance. Ross Wagers, CHA - Regional Manager/General Manager.

Wall of Fame - Third Quarter

Hampton Inn® Columbia Downtown, SC awarded the Wall of Fame distinction for the 3rd Quarter of 2005 by William Edmundson, VP Brand Performance and Support in Recognition of their accomplishments in Product, Service, and Quality Performance. J. Sterling "Chip" Davis, III, Regional Manager and Tony Tam - General Manager.

Hampton Inn® Johnson City, TN awarded the Wall of Fame distinction for the 3rd Quarter of 2005 by William Edmundson, VP Brand Performance and Support in Recognition of their accomplishments in Product, Service, and Quality Performance. Ross Wagers, CHA, Regional Manager and Trina Dugger - General Manager.

Hampton Inn & Suites® Tallahassee, FL awarded the Wall of Fame distinction for the 3rd Quarter of 2005 by William Edmundson, VP Brand Performance and Support in Recognition of their accomplishments in Product, Service, and Quality Performance. Ross Wagers, CHA - Regional Manager/General Manager.

Wall of Fame - Second Quarter

Hampton Inn® Columbia Downtown, SC awarded the Wall of Fame distinction for the 2nd Quarter of 2005 by William Edmundson, VP Brand Performance and Support in Recognition of their accomplishments in Product, Service, and Quality Performance. J. Sterling "Chip" Davis, III, Regional Manager and Tony Tam - General Manager.

Hampton Inn® Fort Lauderdale Downtown / City Center, FL awarded the Wall of Fame distinction for the 2nd Quarter of 2005 by William Edmundson, VP Brand Performance and Support in Recognition of their accomplishments in Product, Service, and Quality Performance. David Berger - General Manager  and Howard Wolfson - Regional Manager.

Wall of Fame - First Quarter

Hampton Inn® Columbia Downtown, SC awarded the Wall of Fame distinction for the 1st Quarter of 2005 by William Edmundson, VP Brand Performance and Support in Recognition of their accomplishments in Product, Service, and Quality Performance. J. Sterling "Chip" Davis, III, Regional Manager and Tony Tam - General Manager.

Hampton Inn® Fort Lauderdale Downtown / City Center, FL awarded the Wall of Fame distinction for the 1st Quarter of 2005 by William Edmundson, VP Brand Performance and Support in Recognition of their accomplishments in Product, Service, and Quality Performance. David Berger - General Manager and Howard Wolfson - Regional Manager.

Hampton Inn® Fort Lauderdale West / Pembroke Pines, FL awarded the Wall of Fame distinction for the 1st Quarter of 2005 by William Edmundson, VP Brand Performance and Support in Recognition of their accomplishments in Product, Service, and Quality Performance. Pansy Garcia - General Manager  and Howard Wolfson - Regional Manager.

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2004 - Awarded 6th Consecutive Outstanding Quality Assurance Inspection

Hampton Inn® Greenville / Woodruff Road, SC was awarded a plaque marking its 6th consecutive Outstanding Quality Assurance Inspection by the Hampton® Brand and Hilton® Hotel Corporation. J. Sterling "Chip" Davis, III, Regional Manager.

2004 - Awarded 4th Consecutive Outstanding Quality Assurance Inspection

Hampton Inn® Downtown Columbia, SC was awarded its 4th consecutive Outstanding Evaluation on December 4th, 2004. J. Sterling "Chip" Davis, III, Regional Manager and Tony Tam - General Manager.

2004 - Hospitality America Ranked #3 Top Hotel Management Company By Occupancy In The Nation

Hospitality America - Brentwood, TN - Hospitality America, Inc. ("HA") ranked #3 as the Top Management Company By Occupancy in HOTEL BUSINESS magazine's April 20 annual survey of the Top 100 [Hotel] Management Companies.

2004 - Lighthouse Award

Hampton Inn Pembroke Pines / Fort Lauderdale West, FL ranked #34 among all hotels in the brand at its 2005 Hilton® Hotels Corporation Annual Conference. This award is presented to hotels which end the year at the top of the Hampton Inn® and Hampton Inn & Suites® brand’s balanced scorecard. Hotels are ranked based on Guest Service Scores and Quality Assurance Evaluations. The award recipients represent the best that Hampton Inn® and Hampton Inn & Suites® has to offer.

2004 - Ranked as the #1 Hampton Inn® in South Carolina as of June 2004

Hampton Inn® Greenville / Woodruff Road, SC achieved the #1 Ranking in the Hampton® Brand system for the entire state of South Carolina as of June 2004. Furthermore the hotel is currently ranked in the top 50 Hotels within the Hampton® Brand. J. Sterling "Chip" Davis, III, Regional Manager.

2004 - Top 8% among the Hampton Brand in Overall Guest Satisfaction

Hampton Inn® Fort Lauderdale Downtown / City Center, FL  was ranked within the top 8% the Hilton® Highest in Overall Guest Satisfaction in 2004. This award is based on guests’ comments through the Hampton Brand’s Guest Satisfaction Rating System (GSRS). Guests rate the hotels on every aspect of their stay from the point of reservation to check-out. The GSRS scores provide a statistically valid assessment of guest satisfaction every month by surveying its guests.

2004 - Wall of Fame - Fourth Quarter

Hampton Inn® Downtown Columbia, SC awarded the Wall of Fame distinction for the 4th Quarter of 2004. J. Sterling "Chip" Davis, III, Regional Manager and Tony Tam - General Manager.

Hampton Inn® Fort Lauderdale Downtown / City Center, FL awarded the Wall of Fame distinction for the 4th Quarter of 2004. David Berger, General Manager.

Hampton Inn® Fort Lauderdale West / Pembroke Pines, FL awarded the Wall of Fame distinction for the 4th Quarter of 2004. Pansy Garcia, General Manager.

Hampton Inn® Greenville / Woodruff Road, SC awarded the Wall of Fame distinction for the 4th Quarter of 2004. J. Sterling "Chip" Davis, III, Regional Manager.

Hampton Inn® Johnson City, TN awarded the Wall of Fame distinction for the 4th Quarter of 2004.Ross Wagers, Regional Manager and Trina Dugger, General Manager.

2004 - Wall of Fame - Third Quarter

Hampton Inn® Downtown Columbia, SC awarded the Wall of Fame distinction for the 3rd Quarter of 2004. J. Sterling "Chip" Davis, III, Regional Manager and Tony Tam - General Manager.

Hampton Inn® Fort Lauderdale Downtown / City Center, FL awarded the Wall of Fame distinction for the 3rd Quarter of 2004. David Berger, General Manager.

Hampton Inn® Fort Lauderdale West / Pembroke Pines, FL awarded the Wall of Fame distinction for the 3rd Quarter of 2004. Pansy Garcia, General Manager.

Hampton Inn® Greenville/Woodruff Road, SC awarded the Wall of Fame distinction for the 3rd Quarter of 2004. J. Sterling "Chip" Davis, III, Regional Manager.

2004 - Wall of Fame - Second Quarter

Hampton Inn® Downtown Columbia, SC awarded the Wall of Fame distinction for the 2nd Quarter of 2004. J. Sterling "Chip" Davis, III, Regional Manager and Tony Tam - General Manager.

Hampton Inn® Greenville/Woodruff Road, SC awarded the Wall of Fame distinction for the 2nd Quarter of 2004. J. Sterling "Chip" Davis, III, Regional Manager.

2004 - Wall of Fame - First Quarter

Hampton Inn® Coconut Grove / Coral Gables, FL awarded the Wall of Fame distinction for the 1st Quarter of 2004. Howard Wolfson, Regional Manager and Geovanny Bejar - General Manager.

Hampton Inn® Downtown Columbia, SC awarded the Wall of Fame distinction for the 1st Quarter of 2004. J. Sterling "Chip" Davis, III, Regional Manager and Tony Tam - General Manager.

Hampton Inn® Greenville / Woodruff Road, SC awarded the Wall of Fame distinction for the 1st Quarter of 2004. J. Sterling "Chip" Davis, III, Regional Manager.

Hampton Inn® Johnson City, TN awarded the Wall of Fame distinction for the 1st Quarter of 2004.Ross Wagers, Regional Manager and Trina Dugger, General Manager.

2003 - Circle of Excellence Award

Hampton Inn® - Coconut Grove, FL has been given to hotels in the top 10 percent of the Hampton® Brand. The Award is based on Quality Assurance Evaluations as well as Guest Satisfaction Surveys. Geovanny Bejar, General Manager.

Hampton Inn® - Johnson City, TN has been given to hotels in the top 10 percent of the Hampton® Brand. The Award is based on Quality Assurance Evaluations as well as Guest Satisfaction Surveys. Trina Dugger, GM / Ross Wagers CHA Regional Manager.

Hampton Inn & Suites® - Miami Airport South, FL has been given to hotels in the top 10 percent of the Hampton® Brand. The Circle of Excellence Award is based on Quality Assurance Evaluations as well as Guest Satisfaction Surveys. Eduardo Chapoval, CHA GM / Howard Wolfson Regional Manager.

2003 - Hilton® Highest in Guest Satisfaction Award

Homewood Suites by Hilton® - Charlotte Airport/Coliseum, NC received the Hilton® Highest in Guest Satisfaction Award at the Hilton® Hotels Corporation Annual Conference. This award is based on guests’ comments through Homewood Suites by Hilton® hotel’s Guest Satisfaction Rating System (GSRS). Guests rate the hotels on every aspect of their stay from the point of reservation to check-out. The GSRS scores provide a statistically valid assessment of guest satisfaction every month by surveying approximately 17,000 of its guests.

Hospitality America Ranked Top Hotel Management Company By Occupancy In The Nation

Hospitality America - Brentwood, TN - Hospitality America, Inc. ("HA") tied for first place as the Top Management Company By Occupancy in HOTEL BUSINESS magazine's April 20 annual survey of the Top 100 [Hotel] Management Companies in the nation for producing a combined 74.9% occupancy. In the same survey, Hospitality America ranked #83 By Gross Annual Revenue of $29.3 million, improving from a rank of #96 the prior year.

2003 - Richland County Appearance Counts Award

Hampton Inn® - Downtown Columbia, SC received on October/2003 the Appearance Awards presented by The Richland County Appearance Commission in recognition of the beautification, landscaping, and revitalization efforts of Richland County citizens, community-based organizations and businesses. This program emphasizes the importance of beautification through public and citizen investment. The Hampton Inn® - Downtown Columbia has won the Richland County Appearance Counts Award. An "Appearance Counts" sign will be placed at all the winning locations. Chip Davis - Regional Manager and Tony Tam - General Manager.

2003 - Top 10 Highest GSRS - Overall Cleanliness

Homewood Suites by Hiilton® - Charlotte Airport / Coliseum, NC received the prestigious Star Suitekeeping Team Award for the Second Quarter 2003 presented to the Executive Suitekeeper and Team on behalf of the entire brand. The Award is based on Cleanliness of Guest Room, Cleanliness of Bathroom and Helpful Housekeeping Staff. Ross Wagers CHA GM / Regional Manager.

2002 - Best Hotel Accommodations in Columbia

Hampton Inn® - Columbia Downtown Historical District, SC has been awarded by the South Carolina State Newspaper and its readers. Entries are cast by the readers of the South Carolina's State Newspaper, from its vantage point in the capital city of Columbia, the State covers all of South Carolina, including state government and the University of South Carolina.

Hampton Inn® - Columbia Downtown Historical District, SC has been awarded by the Columbia Free Times Weekly Newspaper. The Columbia Free Times is a weekly entertainment and editorial local Columbia Newspaper.

2002 - Charlotte Visitors Gold Award

Homewood Suites by Hilton® - Airport Coliseum, NC has been named the Best Hotel in Charlotte by visitors to the area. The Homewood Suites by Hilton®, located at 2770 Yorkmont Road took top honors in the first annual awards ceremony. The Visitors’ Gold Award is given to hotels and other members of the hospitality industry that display exceptional customer service and Southern Hospitality. Visitors to the Charlotte area voted on their favorite hotel through Trip Magazine.

2002 - Distinctions

On February, 2002 South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Bob Peeler flies a South Carolina State Flag over the South Carolina State House in recognition of the Hampton Inn® - Columbia Downtown Historical District, SC involvement in the community.

United States Senator Ernest Fritz Hollings flies a United States Flag over the Nation's Capital in honor of Hampton Inn® - Columbia Downtown Historical District, SC first anniversary, March, 2002.

2002 - Highest Overall RevPar in Columbia

Hampton Inn® - Columbia Downtown Historical District, SC achieved the highest overall RevPar surpassing even full-service hotels such as Embassy Suites®, Adams Mark® and Holiday Inn®.

2002 - Outstanding Quality Assurance Evaluation Score

Hampton Inn® - Greenville/Woodruff Road, SC earned their award from Hilton® Hotels Corporation. J. Sterling "Chip" Davis, III, Regional Manager.

Hampton Inn & Suites® - Miami Airport South, FL earned their second consecutive award from Hilton® Hotels Corporation. This is what Todd Tullis, Quality Assurance Auditor, had to say about the property: "Congratulations to the Hampton Inn & Suites® hotel of Miami Airport South, FL, for earning a second consecutive Outstanding Quality Assurance evaluation score. The General Manager, Eduardo Chapoval and his team are truly dedicated to providing a quality product and excellent service to their guest.

Hampton Inn® - Columbia Downtown Historical District, SC earned their award from Hilton® Hotels Corporation. The Award is based on product, standards of operations, guest satisfaction and overall performance. Tony Tam, General Manager.

2002 - Spirit of Pride Award

Hampton Inn® - Johnson City, TN has been presented to Trina Dugger - General Manager, selected by Hilton® Corporation based on nominations by fellow team members and guest comments.

2002 - The top 10 Hampton Inn & Suites®

Hampton Inn & Suites® - Miami Airport South, FL ranked #10 among all hotels in the brand.

2002 - Wall of Fame - Second Quarter

Hampton Inn® - Columbia Downtown Historical District, SC has been awarded in recognition of excellence in Product, Service and Quality Performance.

Hampton Inn® - Greenville / Woodruff Road, SC has been awarded in recognition for the most improved guest "A" ratings in Product, Service and Over All Satisfaction.

Hampton Inn® - Johnson City, TN has been awarded in recognition of their accomplishments in Product, Service and Quality Performance. Ross Wagers, CHA - Regional Manager, Trina Dugger - General Manager and team are truly dedicated to providing a quality product and excellent service to their guest.

Hampton Inn & Suites® - Miami Airport South, FL has been awarded by William Edmundson, VP Brand Performance and Support in recognition of their accomplishments in Product, Service and Quality Performance.

2002 - Wall of Fame - First Quarter

Hampton Inn® - Johnson City, TN has been awarded in recognition of their accomplishments in Product, Service and Quality Performance. Ross Wagers, CHA - Regional Manager, Trina Dugger - General Manager and team are truly dedicated to providing a quality product and excellent service to their guest.

2001 - Best New Construction in a Historic Context

Hampton Inn® - Columbia Downtown Historical District, SC has been awarded by the Historic Columbia Foundation. The Best New Construction in a Historic Context award was chosen by the members of the Historic Columbia Foundation, which is governed by a Board of Trustees that represents a cross section of Columbia's diverse population. Board members include City and State Officials, Lawyers, Doctors, Professors, and various business owners.

2001 - Circle of Excellence Award

Hampton Inn® - Johnson City, TN has been given to hotels in the top 10 percent of the Hampton® Brand. The Award is based on Quality Assurance Evaluations as well as Guest Satisfaction Surveys. Trina Dugger, GM / Ross Wagers CHA Regional Manager.

2001 - General Manager Award of Merit

Hilton® Hotels Corporation announced that Ross Wagers, General Manager of Homewood Suites by Hilton® - Charlotte Airport/Coliseum, NC, at its 2001 New Orleans, LA annual conference, was chosen to receive the General Manager Award of Merit. This award is presented to General Managers that are leaders among the brand. They must show excellent leadership and customer service skills, while exemplifying the high standards of Homewood Suites by Hilton®.

2001 - Hilton® Highest in Guest Satisfaction Award

Homewood Suites by Hilton® - Charlotte Airport/Coliseum, NC received the Hilton® Highest in Guest Satisfaction Award at its 2001 Hilton® Hotels Corporation Annual Conference. This award is based on guests’ comments through Homewood Suites by Hilton® hotel’s Guest Satisfaction Rating System (GSRS). Guests rate the hotels on every aspect of their stay from the point of reservation to check-out. The GSRS scores provide a statistically valid assessment of guest satisfaction every month by surveying approximately 17,000 of its guests.

2001 - Hilton® Pride Award of Merit

Homewood Suites by Hilton® - Charlotte Airport/Coliseum, NC received the prestigious Hilton® Pride Award of Merit at its 2001 Hilton® Hotels Corporation Annual Conference. This award is presented to hotels which end the year at the top of the Homewood Suites by Hilton® brand’s balanced scorecard. Hotels are ranked based on guest service scores and extended stay percentages. The award recipients represent the best that Homewood Suites by Hilton® has to offer.

2001 - Outstanding Quality Assurance Evaluation Score

Hampton Inn® - Greenville/Woodruff Road, SC earned their award from Hilton® Hotels Corporation. J. Sterling "Chip" Davis, III, Regional Manager.

2001 - Spirit of Pride Award

Hampton Inn® - Johnson City, TN has been presented to Barbara Bunch - Executive Housekeeper, selected by Hilton® Corporation based on nominations from fellow team members and guest comments.

2000 - Circle of Excellence Award

Hampton Inn® - Greenville/Woddruff Road, SC has been given to hotels in the top 10 percent of the Hampton® Brand. The Award is based on Quality Assurance Evaluations as well as Guest Satisfaction Surveys.

Hampton Inn® - Johnson City, TN has been given to hotels in the top 10 percent of the Hampton® Brand. The Award is based on Quality Assurance Evaluations as well as Guest Satisfaction Surveys. Trina Dugger, GM / Ross Wagers CHA Regional Manager.

2000 - Outstanding Quality Assurance Evaluation Score

Hampton Inn® - Greenville/Woodruff Road, SC earned their award from Hilton® Hotels Corporation. J. Sterling "Chip" Davis, III, Regional Manager.

2000 - Pinnacle Award of Excellence

Hampton Inn® - Johnson City, TN placed 2nd out of 1100 Hampton Inns®. The Pinnacle Award of Excellence is the top award given to highest rated hotels in the Hampton® Brand, based on Quality Assurance Evaluations, Financial Indicators and Guest Satisfaction Surveys. Trina Dugger, GM / Ross Wagers CHA Regional Manager.

1999 - Circle of Excellence Award

Hampton Inn® - Greenville/Woodruff Road, SC has been given to hotels in the top 10 percent of the Hampton® Brand. The Award is based on Quality Assurance Evaluations as well as Guest Satisfaction Surveys.

Hampton Inn® - Johnson City, TN has been given to hotels in the top 10 percent of the Hampton® Brand. The Award is based on Quality Assurance Evaluations as well as Guest Satisfaction Surveys. Ross Wagers, CHA Regional Manager.

1999 - Outstanding Quality Assurance Evaluation Score

Hampton Inn® - Greenville/Woodruff Road, SC earned their award from Hilton® Hotels Corporation. J. Sterling "Chip" Davis, III, Regional Manager.

1998 - Circle of Excellence Award

Hampton Inn® - Johnson City, TN has been given to hotels in the top 10 percent of the Hampton® Brand. The Award is based on Quality Assurance Evaluations as well as Guest Satisfaction Surveys. Ross Wagers, CHA Regional Manager.

1998 - Outstanding Quality Assurance Evaluation Score

Hampton Inn® - Greenville/Woodruff Road, SC earned their award from Hilton® Hotels Corporation. J.Sterling "Chip" Davis, III, Regional Manager.

1997 - Circle of Excellence Award & State of Excellence Award

Hampton Inn® - Johnson City, TN has been given to the top Hampton Inn® in the State of Tennessee. The Award is based on Quality Assurance Evaluations as well as Guest Satisfaction Surveys. Ross Wagers, CHA Regional Manager.

1997 - Outstanding Quality Assurance Evaluation Score

Hampton Inn® - Greenville/Woodruff Road, SC earned their award from Hilton® Hotels Corporation. J.Sterling "Chip" Davis, III, Regional Manager.

1996 - Circle of Excellence Award

Hampton Inn® - Johnson City, TN has been given to hotels in the top 10 percent of the Hampton® Brand. The Award is based on Quality Assurance Evaluations as well as Guest Satisfaction Surveys. Ross Wagers, CHA Regional Manager.