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Victor, NY (Vocus/PRWEB) March 14, 2011

Rochester hotel the Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Victor honored team member Jill Pow on her Spirit of Hampton Award on January 19, 2011. The prestigious Spirit of Hampton award is given to team members who exceed expectations and make outstanding contributions to guests, fellow team members, the outside community and/or their hotel?s financial performance. Employees are nominated by their peers and Hilton officials vote on all nominations presented. The international award is awarded annually to 2,400 Hampton employees and is the highest form of team member recognition.

?Jill Pow?s ability to connect with guests is out of this world,? states Alan Holt, the Rochester hotels General Manager. Having worked at the Rochester hotel for the past 2 ? years, Jill connected last year with a 12-year-old boy in a wheelchair. After talking to the boy, she found out that he was interested in space and astronomy, so she mailed him some things she thought would interest him.

The next year the family returned and the two immediately started talking where they’d left off, like old friends. ?Whether bringing in birthday cakes, giving out Halloween treats or volunteering for local organizations, Jill is always finding ways to connect with others. We thank her for making it Hampton for our guests,? further notes Holt.

The award was given at a luncheon January 19 with 25 team members in attendance where Jill received brand wide recognition, a plaque, $ 350 and a call from a Hilton brand executive as well as Brian Wismar, Regional Director of New Castle Hotels and Resorts representing the management company for the Rochester hotel.

The Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Victor offers a broad range of services and amenities including Rochester restaurant TGI Friday?s conveniently located in the Rochester hotels parking lot, fully equipped suites with kitchens, full hot breakfast daily, fitness centre and pool. Complimentary wi-fi, USA Today weekdays and a suite shop convenience store for a late night Rochester dining snack make the Hampton very popular amongst Rochester hotels, with team members passionate about taking care of guests. The Hampton also offers free shuttle service to a 3-mile radius Monday through Saturday 8am to 8pm and is located next to the Eastview Mall for Rochester shopping.

The Rochester hotel offers meeting space for corporate events and has Rochester accommodations ideal or sports groups and family gatherings made easy to plan with planning and booking tools to make the process quick and organized. For more information on the Rochester New York hotels facilities to or book a special package for a weekend getaway, visit http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/specials.jhtml;jsessionid=2FYB2H2MSUNU2CSGBIX2VCQ?ctyhocn=ROCFPHX

About the Hampton Inn & Suites Victor/Rochester

The Hampton Inn & Suites? Hotel in Rochester Victor, New York occupies a special part of the Empire State in the Finger Lake region. The 100% non-smoking hotel features 123 rooms as well as spacious suites with kitchen facilities. Conveniently located just 20 minutes from Greater Rochester International Airport and 60 minutes from Greater Buffalo International Airport, the hotel is close shopping, restaurants, attractions, championship golf courses and is a close drive to Lake Ontario. The Rochester hotel features a fitness centre, heated pool, business centre, laundry and on-site convenience store. Complimentary breakfast is included for all guests. With 2,200 square feet of meeting space, the hotel is also ideal for corporate meetings and smaller social gatherings. Visit http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=ROCFPHX for further information and reservations.

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Lost Pines, TX (PRWEB) July 22, 2011

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa has, for the second consecutive year, made Travel + Leisure?s ?Best Family Hotels? list and retains the top spot for a Texas property. Hyatt Regency Lost Pines achieved a score of 92.31 (vs. 91.58 in 2010) to earn 23rd place on the list of 50 ?Top Family Hotels in the U.S. and Canada? as voted by Travel + Leisure readers. The family-friendly resort located be-tween Austin and Bastrop is one of only three Texas properties that were selected for inclusion on this prestigious list and the only one from the Central Texas region.

?To have received this recognition two years in a row is a particularly great honor and a testimo-ny to our staff. It is only through their effort and commitment that we have earned this ranking among such long-established family destinations so early in our history,? stated Steve Dewire, General Manager, Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa. ?Since the resort?s opening just five years ago, we have strived to create an environment that sincerely welcomes all of our guests with authentic hospitality while offering an extensive variety of entertainment, recreation and nature-based activities that engage guests of all ages,? Dewire added. ?We are also very fortunate to have the city of Bastrop as our neighbor and community partner. In 2010, the National Trust for Historic Preservation named Bastrop a Distinctive Destination. And the residents and businesses extend a warm welcome that enhances the guest experience.?

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines claims a beautiful and secluded location on the banks of the Colorado River that appeals to families who find the property naturally conducive to exploration, discovery and learning. The resort has integrated local and regional history, flora and fauna education, astronomy and even domesticated livestock into its programming. Stargazing on the driving range at Wolfdancer gives a breathtaking glimpse at the expansive Texas nighttime sky. The ?Be Kind to Texas Animals? program introduces guests of all ages to Texas wildlife such as the American Alligator, a box turtle, and a non-venomous snake in hands-on education sessions.

A pop-ular attraction of the Austin, Texas resort are its animal mascots: Julius, Caesar, King and Lady (two Percheron draft horse teams); their sidekicks, T-Bone and Ribeye (longhorn steers); and Hoss (a 130+ pound Newfoundland pup). Julius and Caesar provide guests with a tour of the property via a giant wooden wagon while T-Bone, Ribeye and Hoss entertain guests with meet and greets throughout the resort. The longhorns have been saddle-broken and allow guests to sit on their backs for some truly memorable family photos. New this year to the Lost Pines animal welcoming committee are Trooper and Captain (miniature donkeys) along with Yogi and Boo Boo (alpacas).

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines also offers championship golf, adult and youth spas, horseback riding, archery and skeet shooting. A partnership with McKinney Roughs Nature Park also provides guests the opportunity to kayak, river raft, zip line, climb a rock wall or hike 18 miles of trails connecting the resort and the park. Camp Hyatt provides an enter-taining option for children between three and twelve years of age with supervised games, indoor and outdoor activities, and nature-based crafts. There are also many options for fun in the sun and water at the Crooked River water park with its 1,000-foot flowing river pool, an activity pool, two-story water slide, beach, splash pad, adult pool, whirlpools and poolside bar and grill.

About Hyatt Regency Lost Pines

Situated along the banks of the Lower Colorado River just outside Austin, Texas, Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa features 491 guest rooms, more than 60,000 square feet of indoor meeting space and over 230,000 square feet of outdoor function space including a pavilion and amphitheater. The resort offers guests a true, luxurious wilderness escape located on over 400 acres of diverse Texas terrain adjoining the 1,100-acre McKinney Roughs Nature Park. Ameni-ties include Wolfdancer (an Arthur Hills designed 18-hole golf course), Spa Django, Wild Hare Youth Spa and Renegade Trailhead equestrian facility. In addition to golf and horseback riding, guests may enjoy floating down the Crooked River, hiking along 18 miles of trails, kayaking and rafting on the Colorado River and a nightly roasting of s?mores at one of the outdoor fire pits. The resort features weekly live music and boasts seven on-site dining options offering everything from a light snack to a fine dining experience. For reservations or information contact Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa at 512-308-1234 or visit us at http://www.lostpines.hyatt.com.

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