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 Holiday  Celebrations…      2  

Employees  and  associates  of  Apollo  Hospitality  

enjoyed  the  Thanksgiving  and  Christmas  holidays…  

Years  of  Service          3  

Company  wide,  Apollo  Hotels  recognized  and  celebrated  Years  of  

Service…  

 Employee  of  the  Qtr.  4  

 

La  Quinta  Inn  &  Suites    1502  Woerz  Way  Ardmore,  OK  73401  

La  Quinta  Inn  2432  Veterans  Blvd  Ardmore,  OK  73401  

La  Quinta  Inn  1410  SE  Washington  Blvd  Bartlesville,  OK  74006  

La  Quinta  Inn  &  Suites  2511  E  Montgomery  Place  Wichita  Falls,  TX  76308  

Holiday  Inn  Express  &  Suites  1520  Apollo  Drive  Duncan,  OK  73533  

Candlewood  Suites  2602  Rina  Park  Road  Ardmore,  OK  73401  

Apollo  recognized  and  celebrated  those  

individuals  throughout  the  company…  

Apollo  Hospitality  Firm  

 Completes  Another  Successful  Year!  We  have  had  many  changes  within  Apollo  Hospitality  Firm  this  year  including  promotions  and  new  hiring’s,  the  addition  of  a  new  property,  welcomed  new  employees  to  our  company,  and  opened  our  Corporate  Office.  Overall,  the  year  2014  was  a  very  good  year!    Every  property  excelled  in   its  own  way  and  performed  above  expectations.    Brand  inspections  were   performed   and   all   passed   with   flying   colors.   Ending   2014   on   such   a   positive   footing   makes   2015   look   even  brighter.    Many  progressive  changes  and  additions  are  underway  to  ensure  this  next  year  is  a  bountiful  year  for  all!    We  wish  everyone  a  year  of  peace,  happiness,  good  health  and  prosperity.  We  look  forward  to  sharing  new  ideas,  making  constructive  changes,  and  introducing  exciting  new  benefits  to  our  staff  in  the  months  ahead.    As  we  say  goodbye  to  the  old  and  welcome  in  the  new,  get  ready  for  the  opportunities  and  greatness  we  have  in  store  for  all  to  achieve  in  2015!      

   

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Holiday  Celebrations    

Enjoyed  by  All!  

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Employees  and  associates  of  Apollo  Hospitality  enjoyed  the  Thanksgiving  and  Christmas  holidays  with  great  food,  drinks,  and   games!   The   Ardmore   properties   gathered   at   La   Quinta   Inn   &   Suites   and   the   out   of   town   properties   celebrated  individually   for   Thanksgiving   lunch   with   turkey,   dressing,   all   of   the   trimmings   and   yummy   deserts!     Each   property  celebrated  Christmas  individually  with  a  potluck  dinner  and  gift  exchange  at  their  respective  hotels.    Decorations  were  bright  and  colorful  and  the  staffs  at  each  were  in  the  holiday  spirit  sharing  great  cheer  and  joy!      

 

 

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Company   wide,   Apollo   Hotels   recognized   and  celebrated  Years  of  Service  for  Employees  who  have  been   committed   to   the   company   for   one   or   more  years.     These   individuals   have   been   dedicated   to  their   work   and   reflect   a   successful   team.       The  Apollo  Management  Team  conveys  a  heartfelt  thank  you   and   congratulates   the   following   individuals   for  their  years  spent  with  us:  

Celebrating  Years  of  Service  Throughout  the  Company  

Congratulations   to   the   teams   of  Holiday   Inn   Express   &   Suites   in  Duncan  and  La  Quinta  Inn  &  Suites  in  

Wichita   Falls   for   winning   the   4th   Quarter   2014  Start   to   Finish   Line   property   competition.    Congratulations   to   both   hotels   on   their  achievement!  

Start  To  Finish  Line  Winners  

NEED  GROUP  BOOKINGS?  Contact  our  Director  of  Sales  today  for  rates  &  availability.  

Jamie  Beth  Smith  

Phone:  (580)  319-­‐5988  

Fax:    (580)  319-­‐5989  

La  Quinta  Inn  &  Suites  Ardmore,  OK:  

JoAnn  Brown                            6  years  

Larry  McDonald  II                          2  years  

Najee  Barnes                            1  year  

La  Quinta  Inn  North  Ardmore,  OK:  

Marion  Sasser                            1  year  

Holiday  Inn  Express  &  Suites  Duncan,  OK:  

Nicole  Hicks                          2  years  

Yolanda  Lopez                          1  year  

Stacey  Martin                            1  year  

La  Quinta  Inn  Bartlesville,  OK:  

Celia  Castillo                          5  years  

Broderick  Towers                        5  years  

IHG  Brand  Inspections  Completed  

Corporate   inspections   were   held   this   quarter   at  both   the   Candlewood   Suites   of   Ardmore   and  Holiday   Inn   Express   &   Suites   of   Duncan.  Congratulations   are   in   order   for   both   hotels  passing   with   very   high   marks!     It   takes   strong  teamwork,   dedication,   and   good   work   ethic   to  consistently   keep   a   property   ready   for   guests,  inspections   and   anything   that   comes   their   way.    Both  of   these  properties  exemplified  what   strong  teams   they  have   in  place.     Congratulations  again,  teams!    A  job  well  done!  

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Recognizing  Employees  of  the  Quarter  Company  Wide  

 Individuals  were  voted  for  Employee  of  the  Month  for  4th  Quarter  among  their  team  based  off  many  

categories.      Apollo  recognized  and  celebrated  those  individuals  throughout  the  company  who  exemplified  excellent  customer  service  and  is  a  dedicated  team  player.  We  commend  and  congratulate  the  following  staff  members  on  their  hard  work  and  dedication  to  their  position  within  their  facility:  

Pictured  Above:  Holiday  Inn  Express  and  Suites  Duncan,  OK  –  Maria  Aguilar  (L)  and  Rosann  Faz  (R)  Chelsey  Howeland  (Not  

Pictured)  

Pictured  Above:  La  Quinta  Inn  &  Suites  Central  Ardmore,  OK  –  Harliegh  Southerland  (L),  Drew  

Butler  (Ctr),  Gail  Coronado  (R)  

La  Quinta  Inn  Bartlesville,  OK  –  Julie  Martinez,  James  Handle  and  Sarah  Luna-­‐Moya  (Not  

Available  for  Photo)  

Pictured  Above:    La  Quinta  Inn  North  Ardmore,  OK  –Alisha  Dunn  (L),  Cecelia  

Rubidoux  (Ctr),  Magan  Mata  (R)  

Pictured  Above:  Candlewood  Suites  Ardmore,  OK  –  Favian  PrairieCheif  (L),  Nate  Watson  (Ctr)  

and  Corey  Fore(R)    

Pictured  Above:  La  Quinta  Inn  &  Suites  Wichita  Falls,  TX  –  Amanda  Joy  (L),  Malana  Foster  (Ctr),  

and  Patricia  Wadsworth  (R)