Pillar Hotels & Resorts Team Member Honored as 2014 Country Inn & Suites Employee of the Year

IRVING, Texas - Feb. 12, 2015 - PRLog -- Pillar Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce that Rose Hawley of Country Inn & Suites Big Flats has been honored as the 2014 Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Employee of the Year for The Americas. The award recognizes employees for outstanding accomplishments, loyalty and efforts on behalf of Country Inn & Suites.

Rose received a letter from Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group and a crystal pineapple as a symbol of appreciation and gratitude. The pineapple is a long-standing symbol of hospitality and reflects the genuine hospitality she extends to guests each day.

Rose has been employed with Country Inn & Suites Big Flats, managed by Pillar Hotels & Resorts, since August of 2005. She is an exceptional employee with a genuine caring and positive attitude. Rose was recently promoted from Front Desk Supervisor to Sales Manager on January 30, 2015.

"Rose is one of the most focused, guest-oriented individuals I have had the pleasure to work with," said Deb Neher, General Manager. "She is excellent working with guests and fellow team members alike, and we are all so proud of her.”

About Country Inn & Suites Big Flats

Country Inn & Suites Big Flats is located at 105 East Mall Road in Horseheads, New York, putting guests in the midst of the natural beauty of the Finger Lakes region. The 70-suite hotel is just minutes from Corning Museum of Glass, Watkins Glen Racetrack, Mark Twain State Park, Seneca Lake and Finger Lakes Wine Country. Guests enjoy an assortment of first-rate amenities during their stay, including free high-speed Internet access, an indoor pool and a complimentary hot Be Our Guest breakfast buffet.For more information, call (607) 739-9205 or visit http://www.countryinns.com/bigflatsNY.

About Pillar Hotels & Resorts

Pillar Hotels & Resorts is one of the largest independent management companies in the United States with over 200 select-services, extended stay and full -service hotels. Pillar represents well-respected brands including Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and IHG. The company offers hotel management, back office solutions, revenue management and a full-service construction company specializing in renovations, repositioning and new construction. Owner-ready information technology, scalability and operational integrity make Pillar a best-in-class company that consistently delivers exceptional results. For more information, visit PillarHotels.com (http://www.pillarhotels.com/) and follow @PillarHotels (http://www.twitter.com/pillarhotels) on Twitter.