Rivergate Mountain Lodge & Wedding Chapel Earns 2012 Tripadvisor Certificate Of Excellence

May 24, 2012 - PRLog -- Pigeon Forge, TN –  RiverGate Mountain Lodge today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Approximately 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.

To qualify for the Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor. Additional criteria include the volume of reviews received within the last 12 months.

“We at the RiverGate Mountain Lodge are honored to receive a 2012 Certificate of Excellence,” said Pat Maples, Owner of the hotel and wedding chapel. “We treat each one of our guests like family, and love to see them year after year. I feel blessed that they have given us such wonderful reviews.”

“TripAdvisor is pleased to honor exceptional businesses for consistent excellence, as reviewed by travelers on the site,” said Christine Petersen, president of TripAdvisor for Business. “The Certificate of Excellence award gives highly rated establishments around the world the recognition they deserve. From exceptional accommodations in Beijing to remarkable restaurants in Boston, we want to applaud these businesses for offering TripAdvisor travelers a great customer experience.”

About RiverGate Mountain Lodge and Wedding Chapel
Locally owned and operated by Fred and Pat Maples, RiverGate is located in the heart of Pigeon Forge, TN. Featuring double queen, king & jacuzzi, all rooms are sound proof with private balconies overlooking the Little Pigeon River. Get Married for the first time or all over again in our Wedding Chapel. Honeymoon packages, Senior and Military Discounts available. For more information visit http://RiverGateMountainLodge.com or Call 877-557-4837

About TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor® is the world’s largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor-branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 50 million unique monthly visitors*, and over 60 million reviews and opinions.

*Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, Worldwide, January 2012

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