Sunrise, Florida, October, 2008 – Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale at Sawgrass Mills has been awarded the “Torchbearer Award” for the 2nd consecutive year by Intercontinental Hotel Group, Inc. Both in 2007 and 2008, the Crowne Plaza Sawgrass Mills met and exceeded the criteria for Intercontinental Hotels’ more prestigious award. The Torchbearer Award is only given to hotels that have achieved the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of operations – from quality to customer satisfaction. Along with only 4 other Crowne Plaza’s from the North American region, the Award was given for service and quality achievement during the 12-month period ending June 30, 2008, using the hotel’s June 12-month Overall Satisfaction Score. Other qualifications that must be met include:
• The hotel must be open 2+ years to qualify.
• Compliance with all brand standards and hallmarks.
• Hotels must also be at or above the June 30, 2008 brand average Crowne-o-meter score.
The Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Sawgrass Mills is one of the crowned–favorite choices of Fort Lauderdale hotels, located just beyond the downtown area in Sunrise, convenient to the area’s many attractions, sports venues, entertainment, and beaches. Designed for complete comfort and relaxation, the luxurious hotel provides a welcomed retreat for business and leisure travelers alike. Located just minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale and within 12 miles of the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, the hotel offers 250 rooms, 14 suites, 10,000 square feet of meeting space, a newly renovated restaurant and lounge, and complimentary hotel van transportation within a 3-mile radius.
The Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale at Sawgrass Mills is owned and operated by Driftwood Hospitality Management based out of North Palm Beach, Florida. The General Manager for the property is Howard Reines, and the Director of Sales is Robin A. Orrell. For more information, please contact the hotel directly at (954) 851-1020.
