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CITY CENTRE TRAVELODGE RECEIVES
PRESTIGIOUS PRESIDENT’S AWARD

Sault Ste. Marie On. June 2007 –     City Centre Travelodge in Sault Ste. Marie has been selected as one of only four Travelodge properties in Canada to receive the prestigious President’s Award presented by Wyndham Hotel group and Travelodge Hotels Inc.

The award is given to properties within the North American Travelodge brand family that display outstanding quality, value and dedication to premium accommodation services.   

The City Centre Travelodge is located in the heart of Sault Ste. Marie and within walking distance to all major attractions and waterfront.  The newly renovated,  62 room hotel offers free continental breakfast, free high speed internet access, fridges, microwaves and coffee makers in all rooms, free covered parking, 18 whirlpool rooms, meeting and banquet facilities, a fitness room and Absolutely Delicious restaurant.

“We are very honoured and excited to receive this award”, says Dominic Ruscio, general manager of the hotel. “We recently made a large capital investment in the hotel to ensure we provide our guests with the best lodging experience possible. My exceptional staff and I are proud to be leaders in the community and within the Travelodge family. We will continue to set high standards for “quality and service in our industry.”

Roger White, Executive Vice President of Travelodge Canada says the award is a very exclusive honour and recognizes the best the brand has to offer.  “We’re very proud of the City Centre Travelodge and the work they have put into their property to bring it to this level,” says White.  “They are a great example of what quality lodging is all about.”

Travelodge is currently the third largest hotel chain in Canada with over 104 properties nationwide.  The brand offers three unique tiers; Travelodge Hotels, Travelodge and Thriftlodge.  Owners benefit from extensive training and operational support, a cross-Canada national sales team, Canadian based marketing, an affordable and exclusive brand loyalty program and a unique partnership with one of Canada's largest retail loyalty programs, Hbc Rewards.

For more information, please contact:
Dominic Ruscio                                                            
City Centre Travelodge                                                   

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