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Vikki Wrede, Chef Concierge at the
Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key was awarded membership
in the exclusive Les Clefs d'Or Association during the
organization's 13th USA National Congress, held at the Waldorf
Astoria in New York City in September.
She was officially pinned with crossed
gold keys during the State of Florida Concierge Conference at the
Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa. Les Clefs d'Or, or "keys of
gold" recognizes the best-of-the-best concierges in worldwide and
the prestigious pin worn on the lapel assures travelers around the
globe that they are dealing with a seasoned professional who is
dedicated to serving their every need.
"We are so proud of her outstanding
accomplishment in this world class association and our guests can
take comfort in the fact that they are in good hands with a true
expert at their service," said Philippe C. Eversdijk, general
manager of Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key. This
18-year industry veteran has been assisting guests of this
all-suite property for the past 14-years alone and according to
Wrede, "I plan to follow my career path as a professional concierge
for years to come."
Wrede received an Associate Arts degree
from St. Petersburg College and is currently president of the Tampa
Bay Area Concierge Association for the third consecutive year. She
is also a member of Women in Tourism and the Clearwater Regional
Chamber Hospitality Sales & Marketing Executives. In addition,
Wrede is a certified concierge through the Florida Restaurant &
Lodging Association.
Located along the pristine shores of
Florida's Gulf coast, the 10-story property overlooking Clearwater
Bay features 220 one-bedroom suites with every comfort including a
private balcony and wireless high-speed internet. It is also home
to Watercolour steakhouse and grille; Watercolour outdoor dining
deck; heated pool with 35-foot cascading waterfall and whirlpool;
fitness center, Antonio's salon and day spa; Lisa's Klubhouse;
Kokomo's poolside bar and grille and Java Café, serving
Starbucks coffee.
The waterfront vacation and meeting
destination also boasts 7,500 square-feet of meeting space,
complimentary guest parking and is located only minutes from 20
unique boardwalk shops, dining venues and championship golf
courses. The hotel was developed by The Cedarwood Companies, with
offices in Akron, OH, Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Houston, TX, and
managed by Cincinnati, OH based, Winegardner & Hammons,
Inc.
For information or reservations, call
727-596-1100, 800-228-9290, or visit
www.clearwaterbeachmarriottsuites.com.
Winegardner & Hammons, Inc. is a
full-service hotel management company. The WHI owned/managed
portfolio includes resorts, all-suite, extended-stay, full service
and conference center hotels in markets across the U.S. WHI
currently manages over 25 hotels in the U.S. and is affiliated with
most major hotel brands.
Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR)
is a leading lodging company with nearly 2,900 lodging properties
in the U.S. and 67 other countries and territories. Marriott
International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW
Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard,
TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari
brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under
the Marriott Vacation Club, Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club, The
Ritz-Carlton Club and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates
Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing
through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference
centers.
The company is headquartered in
Washington, D.C., and had approximately 151,000 employees at 2006
year-end. It is ranked as the lodging industry's most admired
company and one of the best places to work for by Fortune®. The
company is also a 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Energy Star® Partner. In fiscal year 2006, Marriott
International reported sales from continuing operations of $12.2
billion.
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