2011 News

Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Supports the Fight Against Cancer

Halifax – For the first six months of its 2011 “Fight Cancer” campaign, Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. (PHSI) is very proud to announce it will be donating $10,600 to the Canadian Cancer Society. This donation is on behalf of all participating hotels and the guests that choose to stay at these hotels under this campaign. As part of the “Fight Cancer” campaign, all participating properties managed by Pacrim contributes $10 to the Society for every night booked with a specially-designed coupon between January 31 and December 31, 2011.

“The Canadian Cancer Society counts on our partners like Pacrim Hospitality Services to fund life-saving research and provide support services for cancer patients and their families. It is inspiring to see companies like Pacrim make bold, decisive decisions to get involved in the fight against cancer and invest in their communities," adds Susan Drodge, Director, Corporate Development, Canadian Cancer Society. We are very grateful for the generous donation of $10,600 and on behalf of the Society; I would like to extend my congratulations on your extraordinary accomplishments and heartfelt thanks for your continued support.”

Funds raised through this campaign will be put to work immediately to fight cancer on all fronts. The Canadian Cancer Society contributes more than half of all funds invested by the voluntary sector to cancer research in this country. Its combined investment in research is saving lives – today, 62 percent of people diagnosed with cancer will survive.

“It is with a great deal of pride on behalf of those guests who choose to stay under the ‘Fight Cancer’ campaign, we were able to donate over $10,000 already this year to the Canadian Cancer Society,” says Kris Crundwell, Vice President of Sales. “We only have a short time left until the end of the year when the campaign ends, so we want to encourage the traveling public to stay at participating hotels while on business or leisure and help us to fight cancer.” Participating hotels under the management of PHSI will donate $10 from every room booked under the campaign to help fight cancer. As well, each hotel guest that books using the specially-designed coupon will save $10 off the best available rate of the day. To book a room under the “Fight Cancer” campaign, we encourage you visit www.GoTravelCanada.com/fightcancer, call toll free at 1-877-680-7666, or contact participating hotels direct. book often, stay often, save often, and fight cancer!

Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. (www.pacrimhospitality.com) is one of Canada’s largest, privately-owned hotel management companies with a portfolio of 48 hotels throughout Canada and the United States totaling more than 5,100 hotel rooms and suites. Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. (PHSI) is the winner of the 2008 Pinnacle Award as Canada’s Hotel Company of the Year and in 2009 received the National Award for Tourism Excellence, Business of the Year-Multiple Unit from the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC). This award recognized those people, places, organizations that have gone above and beyond to offer a superior tourism experience to travelers to Canada. PHSI is headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The Canadian Cancer Society fights cancer by doing everything we can to prevent cancer, save lives and support people living with cancer. Join the fight! Go to fightback.ca to find out how you can help. When you want to know more about cancer, visit our website at cancer.ca or call our toll-free bilingual Cancer Information Service at 1-888-939-3333.

For further information contact:
Kris Crundwell
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc.
902-404-3731

Halifax – For the first six months of its 2011 “Fight Cancer” campaign, Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. (PHSI) is very proud to announce it will be donating $10,600 to the Canadian Cancer Society. This donation is on behalf of all participating hotels and the guests that choose to stay at these hotels under this campaign. As part of the “Fight Cancer” campaign, all participating properties managed by Pacrim contributes $10 to the Society for every night booked with a specially-designed coupon between January 31 and December 31, 2011.

“The Canadian Cancer Society counts on our partners like Pacrim Hospitality Services to fund life-saving research and provide support services for cancer patients and their families. It is inspiring to see companies like Pacrim make bold, decisive decisions to get involved in the fight against cancer and invest in their communities," adds Susan Drodge, Director, Corporate Development, Canadian Cancer Society. We are very grateful for the generous donation of $10,600 and on behalf of the Society; I would like to extend my congratulations on your extraordinary accomplishments and heartfelt thanks for your continued support.”

Funds raised through this campaign will be put to work immediately to fight cancer on all fronts. The Canadian Cancer Society contributes more than half of all funds invested by the voluntary sector to cancer research in this country. Its combined investment in research is saving lives – today, 62 percent of people diagnosed with cancer will survive.

“It is with a great deal of pride on behalf of those guests who choose to stay under the ‘Fight Cancer’ campaign, we were able to donate over $10,000 already this year to the Canadian Cancer Society,” says Kris Crundwell, Vice President of Sales. “We only have a short time left until the end of the year when the campaign ends, so we want to encourage the traveling public to stay at participating hotels while on business or leisure and help us to fight cancer.” Participating hotels under the management of PHSI will donate $10 from every room booked under the campaign to help fight cancer. As well, each hotel guest that books using the specially-designed coupon will save $10 off the best available rate of the day. To book a room under the “Fight Cancer” campaign, we encourage you visit www.GoTravelCanada.com/fightcancer, call toll free at 1-877-680-7666, or contact participating hotels direct. book often, stay often, save often, and fight cancer!

Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. (www.pacrimhospitality.com) is one of Canada’s largest, privately-owned hotel management companies with a portfolio of 48 hotels throughout Canada and the United States totaling more than 5,100 hotel rooms and suites. Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. (PHSI) is the winner of the 2008 Pinnacle Award as Canada’s Hotel Company of the Year and in 2009 received the National Award for Tourism Excellence, Business of the Year-Multiple Unit from the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC). This award recognized those people, places, organizations that have gone above and beyond to offer a superior tourism experience to travelers to Canada. PHSI is headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The Canadian Cancer Society fights cancer by doing everything we can to prevent cancer, save lives and support people living with cancer. Join the fight! Go to fightback.ca to find out how you can help. When you want to know more about cancer, visit our website at cancer.ca or call our toll-free bilingual Cancer Information Service at 1-888-939-3333.

For further information contact:
Kris Crundwell
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc.
902-404-3731

Crowne Plaza Suffern, New York Receives IHG’S 2011 Renovation Award

The Crowne Plaza Suffern, New York has been recognized by the InterContinental Hotels Group for its extensive renovation and modernization of the hotel. The award was presented to Hotel Ownership and Management Company at the 2011 InterContinental Hotels Group Americas Investors & Leadership Conference in Las Vegas.

Lined with sleek, modern elegance, the spectacular atrium displays a 15-foot tall waterfall surrounded by a koi pond. The renovations also yielded 230 exquisite guest rooms, including 6 luxurious 2-room suites and 15 executive King rooms. Each hotel room features an oversized 42” flat-screen television, a personal Keurig coffeemaker and a high-security safe, among other signature Crowne Plaza amenities.

Particular attention was given to the hotel’s ability to host conferences and events. Crowne Plaza Suffern boasts one of the region’s largest conference centers, with 11 meeting rooms offering up to 25,000 square feet of space. A 24-hour business center, well-equipped fitness room and complimentary wired and wireless internet throughout the hotel are also available.

The Holiday Inn opened in 1978 and served the Lower Hudson Valley for 32 years before closing its doors in October 2010. The transformation into Crowne Plaza Suffern, led by the Goldstein Family along with Glenn Squires, also the CEO of the hotel management firm Pacrim Hospitality, this transition took less than six months.

“The Holiday Inn played a vital role in the Lower Hudson Valley for more than three decades”, said Squires. “Times have changed and so has the demand for a hotel with the prestige that the Crowne Plaza brand carries. I look forward to working with the Goldstein family to ensure that the Crowne Plaza Suffern meets and exceeds all expectations.

“The all-new Crowne Plaza Suffern is designed to perfectly meet the needs of families and businesses hosting events from weddings and bar/bat mitzvahs, to corporate retreats and business conferences,” said Joshua Goldstein of Empire Executive Inn, LLC. “New York residents will no longer have to hold special events at hotels in New Jersey or Westchester Country to be dazzled with class and sophistication.”

CITY, PROVINCE - Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. (PHSI) is offering special hotel discounts for all serving Canadian Forces members (CF) and their families for a second year. As a participant of the CANEX Discount Program, Pacrim Hospitality Services has raised over $1,355.00 for the Military Families Fund since 2010.

“We are honoured to make this contribution to the Military Families Fund,” said Kris Crundwell, Vice-President Sales, PHSI.  “On behalf of the staff and management, I extend a sincere thank you to those who choose to stay in our hotels and look forward to continued growth and support for our troops in the years to come.”

PHSI supports our CF members and their families and have set special rates at all their hotels across Canada and the US for personal leisure travel. With every guest room purchased through the CF Appreciation Program, a contribution will be made to the Military Families Fund.  The program will remain in effect through 2011 and beyond. 

“The Military Families Fund was created to provide financial assistance to families of military members when they are facing extraordinary challenges due to the unique characteristics of military life,” said Sandy Gauthier, National Manager, Support Our Troops Funds. “Thanks to donors and corporate supporters like PHSI, the fund has been able to assist more than 375 families.”

Take advantage of this offer by visiting www.cfappreciation.ca.  There are many ways to show your support to our troops.  Visit www.supportingourtroops.ca for more information.

PHSI (www.pacrimhospitality.com) is one of Canada’s largest privately owned hotel management companies, with a portfolio of 52 hotels throughout Canada and the United States and more than 5,400 guestrooms and suites. PHSI expertly manages hotels in partnership with many of the world’s most recognized brands. This is offer is provided in conjunction with the CANEX Discount Program. (CF) or PHSI is not an agent of the Department of National Defence, of the Canadian Forces or of Canadian Forces Non-Public Property.

Military Families Fund (www.militaryfamiliesfund.ca) is an agile and responsive means for Base and Wing Commanders, in concert with Military Family Resource Centres across the country, to help military families within hours of being advised of need. The MFF enhances and complement, it does not replace, existing public or non-public programs. The Fund fills the gaps by providing for the unforeseen and often immediate needs that families may have due to conditions of service.

For more information, please contact:

Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc.
Kris Crundwell
902.404.3731
kcrundwell@pacrimhospitality.com

Or Canadian Forces Personnel and Family Support Services

Christine Meyer
613.947.3823
meyer.christine@cfpsa.com

Communiqué de presse Le 31 mars 2011 Un appui aux troupes même en vacances VILLE, PROVINCE - Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. (PHSI) offre aux membres actifs des Forces canadiennes (FC) et à leur famille des tarifs réduits dans les hôtels pour une deuxième année consécutive. En tant que participant au programme de rabais de CANEX, PHSI a recueilli plus de 1 355 $ à l’appui du Fonds pour les familles des militaires depuis 2010.

Nous sommes honorés de faire cette contribution au Fonds pour les familles des militaires », de déclarer Kris Crundwell, la vice-présidente des ventes chez PHSI. « Au nom du personnel et de la direction, je désire remercier sincèrement tous ceux qui choisissent de séjourner dans nos hôtels et j’espère que le soutien à nos troupes ne cessera de croître au cours des années à venir.

PHSI appuie les membres des FC et leur famille en leur offrant des tarifs préférentiels dans tous leurs hôtels au Canada et aux États-Unis pour leurs voyages d’agrément. Pour chaque nuitée d’hôtel achetée au moyen du programme de reconnaissance des Forces canadiennes, PHSI versera une contribution au Fonds pour les familles des militaires. Le programme est en vigueur tout au long de 2011 et par après.  

Le Fonds pour les familles des militaires a été établi dans le but d’offrir une aide financière aux familles des militaires lorsqu’elles font face à des défis extraordinaires liés aux caractéristiques particulières de la vie militaire », a précisé Sandy Gauthier, la gestionnaire nationale du Fonds Appuyons nos troupes. « Grâce à des donateurs et à des entreprises commanditaires comme PHSI, le Fonds nous a permis de venir en aide à plus de 375 familles. »

Tirez parti de cette offre en visitant le site www.rabaiscanex.ca. Il existe de nombreuses façons de témoigner votre appui envers les troupes. Visitez www.appuyonsnostroupes.ca pour obtenir plus d’information. -30- PHSI (www.pacrimhospitality.com) est l’une des sociétés privées de gestion hôtelière les plus importantes au Canada. Elle possède 52 hôtels au Canada et aux États-Unis et compte plus de 5 400 chambres et suites. PHSI gère des hôtels avec compétence en partenariat avec de nombreuses chaînes hôtelières parmi les plus reconnues au monde. Cette offre est présentée de concert avec le programme de rabais de CANEX. PHSI n’est pas un agent du ministère de la Défense nationale, des Forces canadiennes ou des Biens non publics des Forces canadiennes. Le Fonds pour les familles des militaires (www.fondsfamillesmilitaires.ca) est un mécanisme souple et adapté aux besoins des familles des militaires.

Les commandants des bases et des escadres, en partenariat avec les centres de ressources pour les familles des militaires (CRFM) de partout au Canada, peuvent ainsi venir en aide aux familles des militaires à peine quelques heures après avoir entendu leur appel. Le FFM s’ajoute aux programmes actuels financés par des fonds publics et non publics et les complète, sans toutefois les remplacer. Il fournit un appui aux familles en comblant les lacunes dans le cas d’imprévus ou de besoins immédiats découlant des exigences du service. Pour obtenir plus de renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec:

Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc.
Kris Crundwell
902.404.3731
kcrundwell@pacrimhospitality.com

ou Services de soutien au personnel et aux familles des Forces canadiennes
Christine Meyer
613.947.3823
meyer.christine@cfpsa.com

Toronto - Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. (PHSI) is very proud to announcethat it has entered into a new partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society. As part of the "Fight Cancer" campaign, all participating Pacrim properties will contribute $10 to the Society for every night booked with a specially-designed coupon between January 31 and December 31, 2011.

"Pacrim's investment will help ensure that the Society has the resources necessary to continue funding research that is leading to cures for all cancers." Participating hotels under the management of PHSI will donate $10 from every room booked under the campaign to help fight cancer. As well, each hotel guest that books using the specially-designed coupon will save $10 off the best available rate of the day. To book a room under the "Fight Cancer" campaign, visit http://www.GoTravelCanada.com/fightcancer, call toll free at 1-877-680-7666, or contact participating hotels direct. Funds raised through this campaign will be put to work immediately to fight cancer on all fronts.

The Canadian Cancer Society contributes more than half of all funds invested by the voluntary sector to cancer research in this country. Its combined investment in research is saving lives – today, 62 percent of people diagnosed with cancer will survive. "It is with a great deal of pride that on behalf of those who choose to stay under the 'Fight Cancer' campaign, our hotels will be able to donate to the Canadian Cancer Society," says Kris Crundwell, Vice President of Sales. "Our hotel teams are already thinking about other ways to contribute funds throughout the year so we can maximize our contribution to the fight against cancer straight through to December 31, 2011."

Book often, stay often, save often, and fight cancer! Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. (www.pacrimhospitality.com) is one of Canada's largest, privately-owned hotel management companies with a portfolio of 52 hotels throughout Canada and the United States totaling more than 5,400 hotel rooms and suites. Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. (PHSI) is the winner of the 2008 Pinnacle Award as Canada's Hotel Company of the Year and is the preferred management company of Holloway Lodging REIT (www.hlreit.com). PHSI is headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Canadian Cancer Society fights cancer by doing everything we can to prevent cancer, save lives and support people living with cancer. Join the fight! Go to fightback.ca to find out how you can help. When you want to know more about cancer, visit our website at cancer.ca or call our toll-free bilingual Cancer Information Service at 1 888 939-3333.

For further information contact:

Kris Crundwell
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc.
902-404-3731