Both hotel companies were recognized for their accomplishments in sales, customer service, call/contact center professionals, departments and teams worldwide at the Fourth Annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

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Oliver Tree Publishing, publishers of the Black EOE Journal, Hispanic Network Magazine and Professional Woman's Magazine, selected Choice Hotels among 900 of the most prominent corporations in the United States.

The three-day conference included presentations by Accor North America executives as well as interactive panels, roundtable sessions, social events and a trade show attended by more than 50 vendors representing 35 companies.

Accor ranked No. 1 in Tomorrow's Value Rating results for the world's 10 largest hotel groups. The list commended Accor for recognizing "key sustainability challenges facing the hotels sector" and designing "a comprehensive approach to managing them."

Annual gathering to honor CH&LA's outgoing Chair Bhupen Amin, COO of Lotus Hotels; and welcome incoming 2010 Chair Rene Boskoff, GM of Monterey Marriott.

Recently launched La Torretta Del Lago Resort & Spa in Greater Houston honored with two “Best Of” Awards by Texas Meetings + Events Magazine.

Design talents and culinary skills garner industry recognition.

Drury Inn & Suites, Embassy Suites Hotels, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Hilton Garden Inn, Microtel Inns & Suites and Staybridge Suites rank highest in customer satisfaction.

Sean Leatherman, described as a “passionate advocate and collaborative supporter” of Cambria Suites, was named the Premier Alliance award recipient in recognition of his brand commitment. The prestigious award was announced during an evening gala at the 55th annual convention of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH.) last month in Washington, D.C.