Southern Innkeepers Association Celebrates 100 Years Of Southern Hospitality and Tradition

03-19-2008

 

White Sulphur Springs, WV (February 27, 2008) -The oldest and most prestigious lodging organization in the United States, The Southern Innkeepers Association, is approaching a major milestone in 2008. The association will celebrate their 100-year anniversary with an exclusive Diamond Jubilee conference for members, industry leaders, and those who have contributed to the association’s success.  The event will be hosted by the elite Greenbrier in West Virginia this June. As the location of the first Southern Innkeepers Association meeting in 1908, the staff at the Greenbrier hotel is honored to host this celebration of success again 100 years later.

 

During the Southern Innkeepers Association’s 100 years, they have promoted and maintained interaction among management professionals from the finest resorts in the Southern states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, the District of Columbia, Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana. Membership is limited to 125 and includes managers of some of the industry’s most recognized and respected hotels such as The Biltmore Hotel, The Greenbrier, The Pinehurst Resort and Country Club, the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort, the Carolina Inn, the Grove Park Inn and The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort.  Membership is by invitation.  The Southern Innkeepers Association is rich in history and tradition.

 

 “The past and present members exemplify the meaning of caring and providing comfort to travelers who have come through our doors,” said David Jones, president of the association.  “It is hard to imagine the number of stories that have materialized over time.  Stories of famous celebrities, as well as the special staff members that made an impact on the lives of their guests or coworkers, are invaluable.  We are proud of our heritage, our industry, our family of coworkers and our future.”

 

Each property involved in the association offers something unique and distinctive to the hospitality industry. The properties, whether grande dames or boutiques, beachfront or mountainside, golf or spa, all share a dedication to the Southern hospitality, charm and timeless values that make the visitors’ experience unparalleled by any other.

 

The 100^th Jubilee is expected to draw members from across the country for this historic event.  Presentations will be given by world-renowned industry professionals including Thierry G. Roch, Executive Director of Historic Hotels of America; Marlene Colucci, Executive  Vice President for Public Policy at AH&LA, and Joe McInerny, AH&LA Executive Director;  Attorney Arch Stokes; and, Greenbrier Historian Bob Conte highlight a weekend of activities.

 

About The Greenbrier Hotel:

The Greenbrier is an award-winning resort located in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. As a National Historic landmark, The Greenbrier's classic architecture, exquisite interior design, carefully sculpted landscape, impeccable service and outstanding amenities have hosted distinguished guests from around the world since 1778. This renowned property offers 721 rooms, including 33 suites and 96 guest and estate houses. The Greenbrier has 10 lobbies, 40+ meeting rooms and a complete conference center facility. Guests enjoy over 50 recreational activities including 3 championship golf courses, indoor and outdoor tennis courts and a 40,000-square-foot spa.

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