Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC owns and operates hotels in the United States and Canada. Our hotel brands include Hilton Hotels, Marriott International, Choice Hotels, Carlson Hotels, and InterContinental hotel franchises. The success and growth of Buffalo Lodging is attributed to the constant desire and ability to maintain the highest levels of quality and service in both our associates and our properties.

Congratulations!

Congratulations go out to Kara Hejmowski on her promotion to Sales Coordinator at Hampton Inn Buffalo-Airport (Walden Galleria). Kara comes to the Hampton from Homewood Suites Buffalo-Airport, where she proved herself as a steller a front desk associate. Best wishes in your new role, Kara!
Ehab Mehany has been promoted to General Manager at Hampton Inn Danbury/Bethel. Ehab joined Buffalo Lodging in July of 2006 as the Assistant General Manager of the Danbury Hampton Inn. Mr. Mehany’s prior experience includes time as guest services manager for the Crown Plaza in Southbury, Connecticut, and as front desk manager for other area Hilton hotel properties. “Ehab has already proven to be an asset at the property. I am looking forward to his continued contributions to the Danbury Hampton Inn and to Buffalo Lodging Associates”, stated Bill Hines, regional vice president.

Please join the staff at Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo-Airport in congratulating April Kasprzyk on her promotion to Front Office Manager. April was one of the original team members to join the front desk at Hilton Garden when it opened in 2005. Since she has been with the BLA family, she has earned her degree in Hotel Management and worked in several roles at the hotel including MOD & Catering Coordinator. We are excited to watch her career grow even further in her new role!

Congratulations to Bethany Orr on her promotion to general manager at Hampton Inn & Suites Blairsville. Ms. Orr joined the Blairsville Hampton Inn & Suites in June 2007 in a combined role of assistant general manager and director of sales. She played an integral role in preparing the hotel for its August 2007 opening. Bethany’s prior experience includes seven years in operational and sales roles with Crown American Hotels/Broadway Hospitality in Indiana and Uniontown, PA. We wish her great success in the new role!

Welcome to Buffalo Lodging Associates!

Welcome our new team members:

• James Bertulli, General Manager - Radisson Hotel & Suites Niagara Falls, Canada

• Michael Sporar, Front Office Manager - Radisson Hotel & Suites Niagara Falls, Canada

Award-Winning Hotels:

Oustanding! Congratulations to Hampton Inn Danbury their Outstanding Inspection score of 96.34%.

Comfort Suites University Park/Sarasota is celebrating being one of the top 13 hotels in all of Choice Hotels International, Inc. The hotel was named as a 2008 Inn of the Year award winner during the company’s 54th Annual Convention. The winners won out over 5,600 hotels worldwide based on guest satisfaction scores and consistent brand performance. Comfort Suites University Park is now ranked within the top 2% of hotels within their brand.