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JAY SCHREIBER NAMED GENERAL MANAGER OF FARGO INN & SUITES

Fargo Inn & Suites and Discover Lodging Management, Inc. are pleased to announce Jay Schreiber as General Manager of the Fargo Inn & Suites. Jay has been with Discover Lodging Management for over 5 years, most recently as the General Manager of the AmericInn of Fargo. He received the 2011 Discover Lodging Manager of the Year Award and also received the Social Media Award from AmericInn International. Jay is involved in YP and is active with the FM CVB.

ADAM TASTAD NAMED GENERAL MANAGER OF FARGO AMERICINN LODGE & SUITES

AmericInn Lodge & Suites of Fargo, ND and Discover Lodging Management, Inc. are pleased to announce Adam Tastad as General Manager of the Fargo AmericInn. Adam is a graduate of Rasmussen and has been with the AmericInn of Fargo for over 2 years most recently as the Front Desk Manager and has over 4 years in the hospitality industry.

WELCOME ANNANDALE LODGE & SUITES

JTS Development, LLC, is excited to announce Annandale Lodge & Suites as the new name for the AmericInn of Annandale. The name change took place Saturday, September 1^st 2012. The hotel will remain under the same ownership and now is under the professional management of Discover Lodging Management, Inc. Susan Heath will continue to serve as General Manager. The hotel offers 38 rooms including family and whirlpool suites.

Annandale Lodge & Suites is located at 620 Elm Street East – Annandale, MN 55302. The phone number is 320-274-3006.

JAY SCHREIBER NAMED DISCOVER LODGING MANAGEMENT, INC. MANAGER OF THE YEAR

Discover Lodging Management, Inc. is pleased to announce Jay Schreiber of the AmericInn Lodge & Suites of Fargo, ND as the 2011 Manager of the Year. Schreiber has been at the AmericInn property in Fargo since 2008 as the General Manager. Prior to that he worked for another Discover Lodging Mangement property.

Schreiber was awarded Manager of the Year at the Discover Lodging manager’s meeting held in Fargo, ND June 6th & 7th, 2012.

NEW ADDITION TO OUR DLMI TEAM

AmericInn Lodge & Suites of Valley City, ND and Discover Lodging Management, Inc. are pleased to announce Sean Miller as General Manager. Sean has worked with other Discover Lodging Management hotels for over two years, most recently in a management position at a hotel in Fargo. He graduated with a degree in Hospitality and Tourism from NDSU in 2011.

GENERAL MANAGER OF SAUK CENTRE AMERICINN EARNS COMPANY’S TOP NATIONAL HONOR

Chanhassen, MN (Grassroots Newswire) May 07, 2012 – AmericInn, one of the nation’s leading mid-scale lodging chains, has honored General Manager Pam Durbin of the Sauk Centre AmericInn with a top, system-wide award of leadership excellence.

Durbin was named the AmericInn General Manager of the Year at the company’s 2012 annual convention in Minneapolis. “This honor represents an extraordinary national achievement in delivering the highest level of service to our customers,” said Paul Kirwin, president and CEO of AmericInn. “We celebrate her dedicated efforts that bring to life the hospitality promise of the AmericInn brand,” he added.

Durbin was selected for this honor from general managers throughout the AmericInn system of 220 locations in 23 states. “Durbin consistently demonstrates a deep commitment to great service and consistency plus an enthusiastic approach to leadership that inspires her staff to achieve great results,” Kirwin said. “Evidence of her talent is the outstanding quality assurance score and guest feedback.”

“We are delighted with the outstanding dedication that Durbin brings to her role and the national recognition that she has earned from the AmericInn brand,” Nicholas Klaers, Owner of the Sauk Centre AmericInn said. “She is a proud example of the attitude of hospitality that we offer at this property.”

Durbin was honored during award ceremonies at the company’s 2012 Convention which focused on the theme of “Be Brilliant Together”, reflecting a collaborative approach to building value in the AmericInn brand.

OWNER OF FIVE AMERICINNS EARNS COMPANY’S TOP NATIONAL HONOR

MINNEAPOLIS,MINN---AmericInn, one of the nation’s leading mid-scale lodging chains, has honored Nick Klaers, Owner of AmericInns in Fergus falls, Fargo, St. Cloud, Bemidji and Sauk Centre with a top, system-wide award of leadership excellence.

Klaers was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) at the company’s 2012 annual convention in Minneapolis. “This honor represents an extraordinary national achievement in delivering the highest level of service to our customers and commitment to the AmericInn brand,” said Paul Kirwin, president and CEO of AmericInn. “We celebrate his dedicated efforts to growing the AmericInn brand and the hospitality promise of the AmericInn,” he added.

Klaers opened his first AmericInn 20 years ago, and has been a pioneer with the AmericInn Brand ever since. He is a firm believer in the AmericInn Brand and continues to add to his portfolio with a current total of five properties. Not only does he know the franchise business, but he is also the founder of a successful management company, Discover Lodging, with eight AmericInn locations in its fleet.

He is continually ahead of the game with property improvements and trends. Klaers understands the hospitality business and market share for each of his individual locations. While each property brings a diverse community, Klaers is forward thinking on how to capture the business when up against the competition.

Klaers was selected for this honor from Owners throughout the AmericInn system of 220 locations in 23 states. He was honored during award ceremonies at the company’s 2012 Convention which focused on the theme of “Be Brilliant Together”, reflecting a collaborative approach to building value in the AmericInn brand.

Fargo Inn & Suites is the new name for the formerly Select Inn of Fargo. The name change took place Tuesday, May 1^st 2012. The hotel is under the management of Discover Lodging Management, Inc. and Paul Kamrud serves as General Manager. The hotel offers 116 rooms including extended stay and whirlpool suites. The hotel is also home to The Box, sports bar and casino.

The Fargo Inn & Suites is located at 1025 38^th St SW - Fargo, ND 58103. The phone number is 701-282-6300.

Fergus Falls AmericInn Receives Award

Keresa Schultz, Managing Director, received the "Fergus Falls Business Gives" award on behalf of the Fergus Falls AmericInn at the Busines Expo luncheon, March 7th, 2012. This award is given to Fergus Falls businesses who give 2% or greater of their gross sales back to the community.

NEW ADDITION TO OUR DLMI TEAM

Sandra Keller is responsible for supervising accounts payable and payroll. Ms. Keller has 5 years experience in public accounting and 2 years experience in retail management accounting. She is also a volunteer treasurer for Boy Scout Troop 274. Ms. Keller received her Bachelor of Accountancy degree from University North Dakota in 1992

Paul Kamrud named GM of Select Inn Fargo

The Select Inn of Fargo, ND and Discover Lodging Management, Inc. are pleased to announce Paul Kamrud as general manager of the Select Inn of Fargo. Kamrud has previous experience in the hospitality industry, as well as customer service and managerial experience. Kamrud has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia College and lives in Fargo with his son.

TRISH WILSON NAMED DISCOVER LODGING MANAGEMENT, INC. MANAGER OF THE YEAR

Discover Lodging Management, Inc. is pleased to announce Trish Wilson of the AmericInn Lodge & Suites of Baudette as the 2010 Manager of the Year. Wilson has been at the AmericInn property in Baudette since 1998 and has been the Managing Director the last three years.

Wilson was awarded Manager of the Year at the Discover Lodging manager’s meeting held in Fargo, ND June 28-29, 2011.

AMERICINN OF SAUK CENTRE, MN EARNS COMPANY’S TOP NATIONAL HONOR FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE EVALUATION

AmericInn, one of the nation’s leading mid-scale lodging chains, has honored the AmericInn of Sauk Centre with a top, system-wide award of excellence. Property owners plus general manager Pam Durbin received the company’s top award of Excellence for the Quality Assurance Evaluation award at the AmericInn 2010 Performance Awards in Las Vegas.

“This honor represents extraordinary achievement for highest score in the 2010 Quality Assurance Evaluation round which shows the highest standard of excellence in quality assurance. This hotel is committed to brand initiatives and extraordinary customer service- distinguishing this property from our entire system of 220 locations in 22 states,” said Paul Kirwin, president and CEO of AmericInn.

The property was honored during award ceremonies at the company’s 2011 Convention which focused on growth and excellence as key organizational drivers in the accelerating expansion of AmericInn around the United States

Paul Kirwin, Pam Durbin & Kim Miles

AMERICINN OF FARGO, ND EARNS COMPANY’S TOP NATIONAL HONOR FOR SOCIAL MEDIA

AmericInn, one of the nation’s leading mid-scale lodging chains, has honored the AmericInn of Fargo, ND with a top, system-wide award of excellence. Property owners plus general manager Jay Schreiber received the company’s top award of Excellence for utilizing social media at the AmericInn 2010 Performance Awards in Las Vegas.

“This honor represents the hotel that has embraced the world of social media by engaging their guests through Facebook, Twitter and TripAdvisor. This hotel shows their dedication to delivering outstanding service by responding to guest postings and utilizing strategies to promote positive guest feedback on social media - distinguishing this property from our entire system of 220 locations in 22 states,” said Paul Kirwin, president and CEO of AmericInn.

The property was honored during award ceremonies at the company’s 2011 Convention which focused on growth and excellence as key organizational drivers in the accelerating expansion of AmericInn around the United States.

Pauk Kirwin, Jay Schreiber & Scott Doble

AMERICINN OF BEMIDJI, MN EARNS COMPANY’S TOP NATIONAL HONOR FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE

AmericInn, one of the nation’s leading mid-scale lodging chains, has honored the AmericInn of Bemidji, MN with a top, system-wide award of excellence. Property owners plus the general manager received the company’s top award for Interior Design Excellence at the AmericInn 2010 Performance Awards in Las Vegas.

“This honor represents an extraordinary national achievement in internal design elements, showcasing the fresh, up to date styles of the hospitality industry, distinguishing this property from our entire system of 220 locations in 22 states,” said Paul Kirwin, president and CEO of AmericInn. Kirwin noted that the AmericInn of Bemidji has created a warm and welcoming atmosphere that reflects the brand standards and hospitality experience offered by the AmericInn brand. “From the beginning, the hotel was designed with guest experience as the focal point,” Kirwin said.

The property was honored during award ceremonies at the company’s 2011 Convention which focused on growth and excellence as key organizational drivers in the accelerating expansion of AmericInn around the United States.

Pauk Kirwin, Dana Lee, Kristi Anderson & Bryan Lee

AmericInn Lodge & Suites of Fergus Falls and Discover Lodging Management, Inc. are pleased to announce Keresa Schultz as General Manager of the Fergus Falls AmericInn. Keresa has been with the AmericInn for the past 7 years; most recently in the position of General Manager of the AmericInn of St. Cloud, MN. She is a graduate of Pelican Rapids High School. The AmericInn Lodge & Suites is located at 526 Western Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN; the phone number is 218-739-3900.

AmericInn Lodge & Suites of St. Cloud and Discover Lodging Management, Inc. are pleased to announce the promotion of Kathy Hage as general manager.

Hage has been with the AmericInn Lodge & Suites for the past three years; most recently as front office manager at the Fergus Falls AmericInn. She has a strong background in hospitality management that includes both food service and lodging.

Hage, a 1985 graduate from Burnsville High School, is presently attending Minnesota State Community and Technical College where she is working towards a degree in business management.

Hage and her husband Jeff reside in St. Cloud with their son Joshua. The Hage's also have two sons in college.

AmericInn Lodge & Suites is located at 4385 Clearwater Rd St. Cloud, MN; the phone number is 320-253-6337.