TMI Hospitality Receives Two Prestigious Marriott Awards

FARGO, N.D. (December 15, 2015) — On December 10, 2015, TMI Hospitality received two prestigious awards at the Marriott CONNECT Conference: Partnership Circle and Guest Satisfaction Excellence. TMI’s Chief Executive Officer Lauris Molbert and Executive Vice President Doug Dobmeier attended the conference and accepted the awards on TMI’s behalf.

The Partnership Circle is the highest honor Marriott presents to its franchise partners for hospitality excellence. The award recognizes companies that embody Marriott's vision, share a mutual long-term commitment, fully embrace Marriott's brand initiatives, focus on associates to create a well-managed and engaged workforce, invest in hotel product, and provide outstanding customer service as measured through Marriott's guest satisfaction surveys. Winning the Partnership Circle award is a reflection of Marriott’s appreciation that TMI embodies the spirit of Marriott International’s philosophy of “Take Care of the Associate and the Associate will take care of the Guest.” This is the second year in a row that TMI has been recognized as a Partnership Circle Award Winner. 

The Guest Satisfaction Excellence award was given for exceeding Marriott’s standards in guest satisfaction at all 23 TMI Residence Inn by Marriott hotel properties. TMI’s Residence Inn portfolio led the brand in terms of guest satisfaction for the Residence Inn brand.

“I couldn’t be more proud of our TMI team,” said Molbert. “Receiving both of these awards is a reflection of the hard work our dedicated and very talented team puts in each and every day to impress our guests.”

“I’d like to extend my personal congratulations to the outstanding team at TMI Hospitality for winning the Partnership Circle award and the Guest Satisfaction Excellence award,” said Arne Sorenson, President and CEO of Marriott International. “Well done!”

About Marriott International, Inc.

Marriott International, Inc. is a global leading lodging company with more than 4,200 properties in 79 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. Founded by J. Willard and Alice Marriott and guided by
Marriott family leadership for nearly 90 years, the company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. Visit Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) for company information. For more information or reservations, please visit www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit
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About TMI Hospitality

TMI Hospitality is a nationwide developer and management company of select service and extended stay hotels. Headquartered in Fargo, N.D., TMI currently manages 184 hotel properties across 25 states representing nationally recognized franchises, including; Marriott, Hilton, Choice Hotels, Carlson, Hyatt, and IHG brands. The multiple divisions of TMI support the expanding portfolio through development, construction, services, and operations. More information is available at TMIHospitality.com.

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