Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) (the “Company”) today announced the
winners of its second annual Pebby Awards. The Pebby Award winners were
chosen for their outstanding accomplishments in 2013, as determined by
the Company.
“These awards highlight the commitment to excellence of our hotel
management teams and their remarkable successes in 2013,” noted Jon
Bortz, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pebblebrook
Hotel Trust. “There were many deserving performers, but these award
winners, working closely with our asset managers, delivered
extraordinary results throughout the year.”
The categories for the awards are Best Picture, Best Directing, Best
Production, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Visual
Effects and the Honorary Achievement Award.
THE WINNERS
Best Picture
CRITERIA – For best overall performance by a hotel in 2013, based
on operating execution and profitability, taking into consideration the
strength of the market in which the hotel is located.
AND THE 2013 WINNER IS – THE ARGONAUT HOTEL IN SAN FRANCISCO, CA,
MANAGED BY THE KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS GROUP!
Best Directing
CRITERIA – For best overall leadership by a management team in
2013, including revenue management, sales, marketing and comprehensive
expense management.
AND THE 2013 WINNER IS – THE HOTEL MONACO SEATTLE, MANAGED BY THE
KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS GROUP!
Best Production
CRITERIA – For best overall hotel profitability flow-through in
2013. The management team at this hotel generated the greatest operating
profitability improvement over the prior year.
AND THE 2013 WINNER IS – THE HOTEL VINTAGE PLAZA PORTLAND, MANAGED BY
THE KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS GROUP!
Best Adapted Screenplay
CRITERIA – For best overall forecasting accuracy of actual
operating profitability by an individual hotel.
AND THE 2013 WINNER IS – THE SOFITEL PHILADELPHIA HOTEL, MANAGED BY
SOFITEL (ACCOR SA)!
Best Cinematography
CRITERIA – For best implementation of energy conservation
programs and green initiatives in an effort to reduce the hotel’s carbon
footprint and energy expenses.
AND THE 2013 WINNER IS – THE SIR FRANCIS DRAKE IN SAN FRANCISCO, CA,
MANAGED BY THE KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS GROUP!
Best Visual Effects
CRITERIA – For best overall performance during a major
renovation, following the Company’s standard of “relentless pursuit of
continuous improvement,” maintaining a pleasant and professional
demeanor while living through disruption, surprises and great
inconveniences.
AND THE 2013 WINNER IS – THE AFFINIA 50 IN NEW YORK, NY, MANAGED BY THE
DENIHAN HOSPITALITY GROUP!
Honorary Achievement Award
CRITERIA – For the most improved TripAdvisor ranking in 2013 by
an individual hotel.
AND THE 2013 WINNER IS – THE AFFINIA GARDENS IN NEW YORK, NY, MANAGED BY
THE DENIHAN HOSPITALITY GROUP!
“We’re very pleased with the accomplishments of these property teams and
we applaud them for their efforts, along with all of our property teams
for their outstanding work in 2013,” stated Mr. Bortz.
About Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) is a publicly traded real estate
investment trust (“REIT”) organized to opportunistically acquire and
invest primarily in upper upscale, full-service hotels located in urban
markets in major gateway cities. The Company owns 29 hotels, including
23 wholly owned hotels with a total of 5,546 guest rooms and a 49% joint
venture interest in six hotels with a total of 1,775 guest rooms. The
Company owns, or has an ownership interest in, hotels located in ten
states and the District of Columbia, including: Los Angeles, California
(Hollywood, Santa Monica, West Hollywood and Westwood); San Diego,
California; San Francisco, California; Miami, Florida; Buckhead,
Georgia; Bethesda, Maryland; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis,
Minnesota; New York, New York; Portland, Oregon; Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania; Columbia River Gorge, Washington; Seattle, Washington; and
Washington, DC. For more information, please visit us at www.pebblebrookhotels.com
and follow us on Twitter at @PebblebrookPEB.
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