LOCAL HOTEL RECEIVES HIGH-LEVEL FRANCHISE HONORS
The Courtyard by Marriott in Springfield, Oregon recently received the prestigious “President’s Award” from Marriott International.

Marriott International operates roughly 435 Courtyard hotels in the United States alone, and more than 500 worldwide. Courtyard General Manager Darren Wilson says the President's Award is an extremely high honor.

Courtyard by Marriott Eugene/Springfield has consistently attained high guest satisfaction scores since opening. The property also attained a Platinum Award for the period of September, October and November 2000.

Rich Gagliardi, Regional Director of Marriott International, says this hotel fits in nicely with the rest of the Marriott gems in the Western Region. In fact, the Western Region was awarded “Region of the Year” in 2000 under Gagliardi’s direction.

The 116-room Courtyard by Marriott is owned by Areté Development, and operated by Exeter Hospitality Associates, both local companies. Exeter Hospitality also manages the new Residence Inn by Marriott in Eugene, and the Comfort Suites and Holiday Inn Express, both in the Gateway area of Springfield.

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