Blackburn's Outstanding Guest Service Efforts Awarded in Tampa
MERRILLVILLE, Ind., July 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Carmen Blackburn, Banquet Supervisor at the Embassy Suites in Tampa/Brandon, recently received the prestigious 2011 Bern Laxer Award of Excellence. Presented by Tampa Bay & Company, a non-profit organization representing more than 700 Tampa area businesses, the award honors individuals who distinguish themselves through their enthusiasm and exemplary customer service.
"I am very proud of Carmen," commented Ryan Frederick, General Manager of the Embassy Suites. "She has been a White Lodging employee and with us since the property opened in 2007. She has come up the ranks over the years and consistently goes above and beyond the ordinary to take care of our guests. I couldn't be more pleased to have her as part of our leadership team."
Named for Bern Laxer, the man who founded Tampa's legendary Bern's Steak House in 1956, the award recognizes front-line staff for their contributions to the success of the hospitality and tourism industry in Tampa Bay. This year, Blackburn was one of 14 recipients of the award.
White Lodging Services Corporation was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana. White Lodging is a fully integrated hotel ownership, development, and operations company – a recognized leader that has defined and cultivated the ability to achieve consistent, sustainable growth among mid- to large-scale hotels across the country. Their current portfolio consists of over 155 hotels in 18 states and encompasses representation of the following leading brands: Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Global, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, InterContinental Hotel Group, and Carlson Hotels Worldwide.
For more information about White Lodging, please visit www.whitelodging.com or call 219-472-2900.
SOURCE White Lodging Services Corporation
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