June  30,  2014  (Vol.  2  Issue  2)  

 

 

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Wichita  Falls  Grand  Opening        2  

Apollo  celebrated  the  opening  of  its  newest  hotel  

in  Wichita  Falls,  TX…  

Years  of  Service    and  other  events      3  

Company  wide,  Apollo  Hotels  recognized  and  celebrated  Years  of  

Service…  

Employees  of  the  Quarter    4  

 

La  Quinta  Inn  &  Suites    1502  Woerz  Way  Ardmore,  OK  73401  

La  Quinta  Inn  2432  Veterans  Blvd  Ardmore,  OK  73401  

La  Quinta  Inn  1410  SE  Washington  Blvd  Bartlesville,  OK  74006  

La  Quinta  Inn  &  Suites  2511  E  Montgomery  Place  Wichita  Falls,  TX  76308  

Holiday  Inn  Express    1520  Apollo  Drive  Duncan,  OK  73533  

Candlewood  Suites  2602  Rina  Park  Road  Ardmore,  OK  73401  

Apollo  recognized  and  celebrated  those  

individuals  throughout  the  company…  

Candlewood   Suites   of   Ardmore,   OK   offers   full   kitchenette  rooms,  meeting  room,  business  center,  seasonal  outdoor  pool,  a   gazebo   with   multiple   grills,   free-­‐DVD   rental,   free   guest  laundry,   fitness   center,    &   ‘PrinterOn’  Access  from  your   room  on  any  wireless  device.  

Publications  of  Apollo  Hospitality  Firm                                                                                                                                                        

           Visit  www.apollohospitality.net  for  past  newsletters  

A  Sneak  Peek  at  Apollo  Hotels    La   Quinta   Inn   &   Suites   in   Ardmore,   OK   offers   an   indoor  pool/spa,   hot   breakfast   buffet,   cocktail   lounge   with   patio  seating,   fitness   center,   business   center,   free   guest   laundry,  and  ‘PrinterOn’  Access  from  your  room  on  any  wireless  device.  

Apollo  Hospitality  Firm  strives  to  be  at  the  top  of  its  competitors  always  by  striving  to  be  the   leader  in  its  industry.      Let’s  take  a  look   at   Apollo’s   portfolios   and   the   amenities   it   features   to  accommodate  all  groups.    

La   Quinta   Inn   North   Ardmore,  OK   being   recently   renovated  offers   exterior   entrance   to   all   rooms,   a   seasonal   outdoor  pool/spa,   hot   breakfast   buffet,   free   guest   laundry,   business  center  &  ‘PrinterOn’  Access  from  your  room  on  any  wireless  device.  

Holiday   Inn   Express   &   Suites   of   Duncan,   OK   offers   a  boardroom,  meeting  room,  business  center,   indoor  pool/spa,  full  size  sauna,  free  guest  laundry,  hot  breakfast  buffet,  fitness  center  and  ‘PrinterOn’  Access  from  your  room  on  any  wireless  device.  

La  Quinta   Inn   in   Bartlesville,   OK   offers  hot   breakfast  buffet,  business  center,  guest   laundry,  indoor  pool,   fitness  center  &  meeting  room.  

If   you’re   in   the   area   and   need   group   bookings   contact   our  Corporate  Director  of  Sales  for  more  information.    See  page  3  for  further  details.  

La  Quinta   Inn  &  Suites  Wichita  Falls,   TX   is   our   newest   facility  which  offers  a  meeting  room,  indoor  pool/spa,  full  size  sauna,  several   kitchenettes   rooms,   free   guest   laundry,   business  center,   hot   breakfast   buffet,   fitness   center,   &   ‘PrinterOn’  Access  from  your  room  on  any  wireless  device.    

Apollo  Connection                                                                          June  30,  2014  (Vol.  2  Issue  2)      

Wichita  Falls  Grand  Opening  &  Ribbon  Cutting  Ceremony  

Apollo  celebrated  the  opening  of  its  newest  hotel  in  Wichita  Falls  at  2511  E.  Montgomery  (just  south  of  Sikes  Center)  with  a  ribbon-­‐cutting  ceremony  on  Tuesday  April  15,  2014  featuring  the  Gold  Coat  Ambassadors  of  the  Wichita  Falls  Chamber  of  Commerce  &  Industry.    The  newest  La  Quinta  Inn  &  Suites  features  four  floors.  The  new  hotel  offers  80  spacious  rooms  including  19  suites  and  19  kitchenettes.  Guests  have  a  choice  of  rooms  with  one  king-­‐size  or  two  queen-­‐size  pillow  top  beds.   Among   the   room  amenities   are   42-­‐inch   high-­‐definition   flat-­‐screen   televisions,   refrigerators,  microwaves,  writing  desks,  and   luxurious  baths.    Other  La  Quinta  amenities   include  a   free  Bright  Side  breakfast   featuring  eggs,  meat,   fresh  fruit,  toast,  hot  and  cereal,  Texas  waffles,  muffins,  pastries,  bagels,  coffee,  juice,  and  milk.  Guests  also  enjoy  a  complete  fitness  center  with  elliptical  machines,  barbells,  and  weight  machine;  indoor  swimming  pool  with  hot  tub  and  sauna;  and  Sundry  Shop  with  snacks  and  other  essentials;  free  business  center  with  high-­‐speed  Internet  access,  large  meeting  room,  laundry  facilities,  large  comfortable  entry  lounge,  and  plenty  of  free  parking.  

This   newest   La   Quinta   Inn   &   Suites   owned   and   operated   by   Apollo   Hospitality   is   convenient   to   Midwestern   State  University,  shopping,  restaurants,  and  entertainment.  To  learn  more,  call  the  hotel  direct  at  940-­‐386-­‐9547  or  our  Group  Sales  Director,  Jamie  Beth  Smith,  at  580-­‐319-­‐5988.  

Looking  for  a  career  in  the  hospitality  industry  or  advancement  in  your  career  within  Apollo?  

Visit  our  website  at  www.apollohospitality.net  and  submit  your  resume  today.  

 

 

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Company   wide,   Apollo   Hotels   recognized   and   celebrated   Years   of   Service   for   Employees   who   have   been  committed  to  the  company  for  one  or  more  years.    These  individuals  have  been  dedicated  to  their  work  and  reflect  a  successful   team.      The  Apollo  Management  Team  conveys  a  heartfelt   thank  you  and  congratulates  the  following  individuals  for  their  years  spent  with  company:  

Celebrating  Years  of  Service  Throughout  the  Company  

La  Quinta  Inn  &  Suites  Ardmore,  OK:  

Dawnia  Cravatt       2  years  

Jory  Tibbs         1  year  

La  Quinta  Inn  North  Ardmore,  OK:  

Xiomara  Davis         5  years  

Carrie  Melton         5  years  

START  TO  FINISH  LINE  WINNERS  

Congratulations  to  the  teams  of  Holiday  Inn  Express  &   Suites   in   Duncan   and   La   Quinta   Inn   &   Suites   in  Wichita  Falls  for  winning  the  2nd  Quarter  2014  Start  to   Finish   Line   property   competition.     Another  competition  is  already  underway  for  the  3rd  quarter  and  we’re  anxious  to  see  the  next  winning  teams!  

La  Quinta  Inn  Bartlesville,  OK:  

Eugena  Smith         1  year  

DeAnna  Robinson       1  year  

Holiday  Inn  Express  &  Suites  Duncan,  OK:  

Angela  Diaz         1  year  

Jareny  Rivas         1  year  

Carmen  Galvez       1  year  

Ana  Hernandez       1  year  

NEED  GROUP  BOOKINGS?  Contact  our  Director  of  Sales  today  for  rates  &  availability.  

Jamie  Beth  Smith  

Phone:  (580)  319-­‐5988  

Fax:    (580)  319-­‐5989  

Email:  dosardmore@apollohospitality.net  

IHG  PROPERTIES  CELEBRATE  SERVICE  WEEK  

Candlewood   Suites   of   Ardmore   and   Holiday   Inn  Express   in  Duncan   both   celebrated   Service  Week  June   9   –  13,   2014.     IHG  holds   this   celebration   to  spotlight   and   honor   IHG   employees   for   loyalty,  dedication,  and  exceptional  guest  service.    During  the   week   the   hotels   celebrated   each   team  member  with  food,  fun,  and  fellowship.  

Candlewood  Suites  Ardmore,  OK:  

Jamie  Beth  Smith       1  year  

Apollo  Connection                                                                          June  30,  2014  (Vol.  2  Issue  2)    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recognizing  Employees  of  the  Quarter  Throughout  the  Company  

 Individuals  were  voted  for  Employee  of  the  Month  for  2nd  Quarter  among  their  team  based  off  many  categories.      Apollo  recognized  and  celebrated  those  individuals  throughout  the  company  who  exemplified  excellent  customer  service  and  is  a  dedicated  team  player.  We  commend  and  congratulate  the  following  staff  members  on  their  hard  work  and  dedication  to  

their  position  within  their  facility:  

 

 

Pictured  Above:  Holiday  Inn  Express  and  Suites  Duncan  -­‐James  Thompson  (Left),  Najee  Barnes  (Center),  and  

Estephanie  Rodriguez  (Right)  

Pictured  Above:  La  Quinta  Inn  &  Suites  Ardmore,  Ok  -­‐  Mary  Fletcher  (Left),  Ruth  Rowley  (Center),  Kelsey  Guilliam  (Right)  

Pictured  Above:  Candlewood  Suites  -­‐  Katie  Ashley  (left),  Jamie  Beth  Smith  (Center),  and  Pernetha  

Knight  (Right)  

La  Quinta  Inn  Bartlesville,  OK    -­‐  Ryan  Abel,  Celia  Castillo  and  

Eugena  Smith  

Pictured  Above:    La  Quinta  Inn  North  Ardmore  -­‐  Candy  Monroe  (Left),  T.J.  Jordan  (Center),  Jamisha  Bennett  (Right)