Mclean, VA – February 5, 2015 – Home2 Suites by Hilton® Salt Lake City/South Jordan was recently honored with Connie Pride Award of Merit, Top New Hotel Performance Award, and Joan Brady Director of Sales of the Year Award of Merit at the brand’s third annual leadership conference held in Orlando. The 125-suite hotel is owned by South Jordan Hotel Ownership, LLC and managed by Widewaters South Jordan Hotel Management Company, LLC.  
 
The Connie Pride Award is given each year to the top three hotels in the brand based upon criteria of Quality Assurance, Overall Guest Accommodations, and Overall Guest Service.
 
The Top New Hotel Performance Award is given each year to the top new hotel open one full year and demonstrates strong performance out of the gate with aggressive sales and marketing efforts, guest service, and quality assurance.
The Director of Sales of the Year Award is given each year to the director of sales that is an advocate for the brand, shows great sales leadership, and participates in all Hilton programs.
 
“We are grateful to be recognized by the Home2 brand,” said Josh Pepper, general manager. “Our hotel team is committed each day to provide exceptional customer service for our guests and we proudly accept this honor.” 
 
The Home2 Suites Salt Lake City/South Jordan offers guests the amenities and services they need to feel comfortable while traveling such as easy access to technology and inviting community spaces. Standard Home2 Suites amenities in all properties include the Oasis lobby area, the Home2 MKT for grab-and-go items, the Spin2 Cycle, a combined laundry and fitness area, and free continental breakfast at the Inspired Table that includes a variety of morning favorites like cereals and hot artisan breakfast sandwiches. All Home2 Suites properties are also pet-friendly. 
 
Located at 10704 South River Front Parkway South Jordan, UT, the hotel is situated in the heart of the River Park Business Park surrounded by many businesses, restaurants, and the close by Wasatch Mountains with world class skiing and outdoor activities.  
 
Home2 Suites Salt Lake City/South Jordan participates in Hilton Honors®, the only hotel rewards program that offers Points & Miles® and No Blackout Dates.  
 
Read more about Home2 Suites by Hilton at www.home2suites.com and www.news.home2suites.com. 
 
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About Home2 Suites by Hilton
Home2 Suites by Hilton, the fastest growing brand in the history of Hilton Worldwide, is a mid-tier, award-winning extended-stay hotel concept designed to offer stylish accommodations, flexible guest room configurations and inspired amenities for the cost-conscious guest. With a commitment to environmentally friendly products and hotel operations,  Memphis, Tenn-based Home2 Suites offers a complimentary breakfast selection with over 1 million combinations; innovative and customizable guest room design; combination laundry and fitness area; complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access; multiple outdoor spaces; 24-hour business center; expansive community spaces; and a pet friendly environment. For more information about Home2 Suites by Hilton visit http://www.home2suites.com/. For information on franchising opportunities, visit http://www.home2franchise.com/.
 
About Widewaters
Widewaters is a vertically integrated real estate organization with over 30 years of development, construction, management, and investment experience. Leveraging its entrepreneurial instincts, capital, and expertise, Widewaters continues to develop and acquire quality real estate across North America.
 
Widewaters has developed or acquired over 11.2 million square feet of retail, office, residential, and hospitality projects totaling over $1.29 billion in value. Widewaters develops and manages all of its properties through its operating and management companies, The Widewaters Group, Inc. and Widewaters Hotels, LLC. Construction is performed through its affiliate Widewaters Construction, Inc.
 
Widewaters is based in Syracuse New York with additional operations in Charlotte, North Carolina and Salt Lake City, Utah areas. In-house capabilities include: acquisitions, site selection, entitlements, feasibility, legal, leasing, financing, accounting, construction, property management, hotel management, and asset management.