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Nineteen (19) of Pacrim’s Managed Properties have been Awarded the 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

Bedford, Nova Scotia – June 11, 2013 – Only the top-performing 10 percent of businesses listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award and a total of 19 properties operated by Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. (Pacrim) have been awarded the 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.

This accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor. To qualify for the Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain a greater than or equal to four overall score on a scale of five, assigned by travelers on TripAdvisor. Other additional criteria are taken into account, such as the number of reviews written by travelers on the site over the past 12 months.

“This is an outstanding recognition of our commitment to our guests and for the quality of our hospitality,” says Glenn Squires, Chief Executive Officer of Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. “As the certification is based entirely on the consistency of high ratings given by guests to businesses listed on the TripAdvisor website, it reflects the authentic feelings of our guests towards their experience with us.”

“The Certificate of Excellence provides top performing establishments around the world the recognition they deserve, based on feedback from those who matter most – their guests,” said Gerald Normandeau, Senior Vice President Operations, Pacrim. “Congratulations and thank you to the General Managers and each employee of the following hotels on their 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence:

  1. Best Western Grande Prairie Hotel & Suites, Grand Prairie, Alberta
  2. Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel, Halifax, Nova Scotia
  3. Crowne Plaza of Suffern – Mahwah Suffern, New York
  4. Crowne Plaza Fredericton-Lord Beaverbrook, Fredericton, New Brunswick
  5. Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown, Moncton, New Brunswick
  6. Embassy Suites by Hilton, Montreal, Quebec
  7. Hampton Inn by Hilton, Saint John, New Brunswick
  8. Holiday Inn Express, Deer Lake, Newfoundland & Labrador
  9. Holiday Inn Express, Stellarton-New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
  10. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Airdrie-Calgary North, Airdrie, Alberta
  11. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, Bonita Springs, Florida
  12. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Grande Prairie-Conference Centre, Grande Prairie, Alberta
  13. Pomeroy Inn & Suites, Grande Prairie, Alberta
  14. Super 8 Amherst, Nova Scotia
  15. Super 8 High Level, Alberta
  16. Super 8 St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador
  17. Super 8 Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
  18. Wingate by Wyndham, Calgary, Alberta
  19. Wingate by Wyndham Edmonton West, Alberta”

About Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc.
Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. is one of Canada’s largest, privately-owned hotel management and development companies with a portfolio of 46 hotels throughout Canada and the United States totaling more than 4,800 hotel rooms and suites. Formed in 1997, Pacrim has a wealth of expertise to offer clients such as acquisition and disposition support, concept design, development, centralized Accounting and Purchasing, e-marketing as well as property and asset management services. Pacrim’s team has acquired, sold, developed and managed over 100 multi-branded hotels within Canada and the United States. Pacrim is the winner of the 2008 Pinnacle Award as Canada’s Hotel Company of the Year and the 2009 TIAC National Award for Tourism Excellence as Business of the Year – Multiple Unit. Pacrim’s portfolio of hotels have received numerous industry and community awards. Pacrim is headquartered in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

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Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc.
Glenn Squires, CEO; 902-404-7474

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    Azher Razvi, Vice President, Operations & Development

    MBA, CHA, CHIA

    • Over 25 years of hospitality industry experience, with a focus on leadership, operations, and hotel development
    • Skilled in opening and positioning hotels, from ground-breaking to FF&E setup, even under challenging conditions like the COVID-19 pandemic
    • Awarded 2023 GM to Watch, 2024 40 Over 40, and Yarmouth Business Leader of the Year
    • Nominated for multiple awards, including Tourism Business of the Year, Equity & Diversity Advancement, Customer Service Award, Community Impact Award, and more
    • Expertise in pre-openings, team leadership, and strategic business planning
    • Proven ability to deliver consistent performance across luxury, lifestyle, and full-service hotels
    • Adept at cultivating high-performance teams and building a strong guest-focused culture
    • Strong business acumen in financial management, revenue forecasting, and cost control
    • Passionate about service excellence and creating positive, lasting guest experiences
    • International experience in multicultural environments, leading cross-functional teams with a focus on growth and sustainability in the hospitality industry

    John Squires, President

    B.Comm

    • 28 years of experience in hotels and restaurants, 7 years specifically of food and beverage management
    • 22 years hotel operations
    • 19 years developing hotels through new construction and renovations with various brands; Tru by Hilton, Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn & Suites, Radisson, Four Seasons by Sheraton, Wingate by Wyndham, Crowne
    • Expertise in financial analysis, budget development and revenue forecasting
    • Expertise in project management

    Glenn Squires, Co-Founder

    • Instrumental in the start-up of Fortis Properties Inc., Hospitality Division
    • Co-founder of Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc.
    • Co-founder Holloway Lodging Real Estate Investment Inc.
    • Hospitality intelligence honed over 40 years; 30 in senior hospitality management and development positions
    • Credited with 100+ hotel real estate developments and acquisitions
    • IHG Owner's Association (Global) - Past Chair
    • Mount Saint Vincent University - Board of Governors & Advancement & External Relations Committee Member
    • Tourism Industry Association of NS - Past Chair
    • IHG - Involved in numerous committees over his career
    • Awarded the “Nova Scotia Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal” in recognition of significant service to Tourism; Awarded “Developer of the Year” (Canada) by IHG; Awarded “International Development Award” by Wyndham Worldwide; Awarded “Vision Award” from the Nova Scotia Tourism Industry Association
    • Re-development and reimagining of the Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa, NS

    Guest Satisfaction

    It’s important to keep on top of what guests are saying about their stay. Pacrim is able to track and manage guest comments, responses and reviews to help pinpoint areas for improvement and facilitate winning experiences.
    • Review and analysis of all brand guest comment programs
    • Analysis of third party website reviews
    • Provide best practices for the online review space
    • Responding to guest comments

    E-Commerce & Reservations

    Intergy (a division of Pacrim) is a global, fully integrated e-commerce, central reservation company that specializes in the hospitality industry. This unique Pacrim enterprise further promotes Pacrim’s ability to gain a decisive competitive advantage and drive bottom line performance. In fact, Intergy clients average sales ranging from 3-10 additional occupancy points – one of the best rates in our industry – over their own marketing efforts. The result is innovative, integrated marketing and sales solutions that allow our clients to monitor, manage and improve return on investment.

    To learn more about Intergy, their services and how Intergy can help your hotel. Visit them online; www.intergy.ca.

    Purchasing & Design Administration

    Our in-house purchasing department offers a comprehensive procurement network and uses the collective purchasing power of all our hotels, ensuring high quality goods and services, at the very best pricing, no matter the hotel brand or geographic location. We have access to brand name product and have excellent relationships with suppliers (whether purchasing or replenishment) in both Canada and the USA.
    • Comprehensive procurement networking for Pacrim’s entire portfolio
    • Ensuring brand standards are met or exceeded with centralized purchasing prices
    • Purchasing and/or replenishing for rooms operation, food and beverage, engineering & building maintenance, administrative, technology and general

    Hotel Business Planning

    PHSI offers the long-term outlook and research capabilities essential to protecting your investment and planning for the future. We assist each hotel General Manager with a yearly business plan.

    Human Resource Management

    Perhaps more than any other industry, successful hotel management relies on quality human contact at every stage of service. Pacrim has the expertise to maximize the potential of your human resource investment.
    • Recruitment & Selection
    • Employee & Labour Relations
    • Training & Development
    • Compensation & Benefits
    • Risk Management
    • Legislative Compliance
    • Union Negotiations
    • Brand Employee Compliance

    Accounting

    Timely, accurate financial reporting and analysis is essential to business planning. Our computerized accounting and data processing system can pinpoint trends and provide all of the reports necessary for monthly and yearly financial evaluation and decision-making.
    • Implement and monitor internal controls, policies and procedures
    • Property Tax Management
    • Forecasting & Budgeting
    • Cash Flow Management
    • Review of Bi-Weekly Payroll
    • Preparation of Monthly Financial Statements

    Sales & Marketing

    Our sales and marketing professionals are focused on building strong revenue for hotels and they strategically approach the assessment of target markets, development of innovative programs, effective execution and measuring results. The sales and marketing plan for each hotel is developed in sync with the annual business plan and is integrated with brand-specific sales and marketing efforts. Pacrim recruits marketing and sales professionals with local knowledge and with proven track records of success, and Pacrim has an effective process for sales and marketing management.
    • Revenue Management
    • Leveraging Brand Sales Development Programs
    • Strategic Account Management
    • Community, Industry & Brand Relations
    • Deploying Effective Sales & Marketing Campaigns
    • Leveraging Cross-Portfolio Sales
    • Monitoring of market share and penetration

    Operational Management

    Setting and maintaining standards of excellence is the cornerstone of sound operational management. From the day-to-day administration of front desk activities, housekeeping and food and beverage services to providing management leadership, Pacrim takes every aspect of operational control seriously.
    • Standards of Performance
    • Quality Control
    • Investor/Owner Reporting
    • Labour Cost Management
    • Physical Plant Management
    • Rules of Operation
    • Management Direction & Leadership
    • Insurance & Risk Management