Coast Hotels & Resorts today announced it has signed a
franchise agreement with the Locations West Investment Group to
re-brand the Travelodge Penticton as the Coast Penticton Hotel
effective April 19, 2010.
“We are thrilled to become part of Coast Hotels &
Resorts,” said Robin Agur, President of Locations West
Investment Group. “Coast Hotels & Resorts has a
very strong market presence in western Canada and the U.S. which is
where the majority of our traffic comes from, so this re-branding
fits nicely with our long-term vision for the
property.”
The hotel is located just minutes from downtown Penticton, a block
from the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre and across the
street from the new 5,200-seat multi-purpose South Okanagan Events
Centre. The Penticton hotel features spacious rooms including one
bedroom suites, two bedroom suites with enclosed balconies as well
as an indoor and outdoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, 250-foot
waterslide and a comfortable on-site family restaurant serving home
style meals.
“The addition of the Penticton property gives Coast
Hotels & Resorts another appealing leisure destination that
complements our Kamloops, Kelowna and Osoyoos properties and a
leading market position along the Thompson Okanagan
trail,” said Graeme Barrit, President of Coast Hotels
& Resorts. “With the hotel’s attractive
location adjacent to both the Penticton Trade & Convention
Centre and the South Okanagan Events Centre there’s
tremendous potential for this property to capture a larger share of
both the business and convention market.”
The addition of the Coast Penticton Hotel will complete a busy year
for Coast Hotels & Resorts as this will be the fifth opening in
an eight month period. Coast has already opened properties in
Chilliwack, BC and Lethbridge, AB. this year, and will open in
Whistler, BC in December, 2009, and downtown Vancouver in January
2010.
About Penticton, B.C.
Penticton is located in south central B.C. in the heart
of the picturesque Okanagan Valley. Cradled within tree trimmed
mountain slopes, dramatic cliffs, bordered by two pristine lakes
and surrounded by magnificent vineyards and orchards,Penticton
offers an abundance of leisure and cultural activities. The
semi-arid desert climate provides more than 2,000 hours of sunshine
each year making Penticton a perfect destination for sun seekers
who enjoy wine touring, golfing, water-sports, hiking, cycling,
rock climbing, horseback riding and numerous other outdoor
activities the region has to offer.
About Locations West Investment Group
Locations West Investment Group (LWI) is a privately
owned and operated development company incorporated in 1975. Based
in Penticton, B.C., the company manages a diverse development
portfolio in the South Okanagan consisting of residential
subdivisions, office and industrial buildings, condominiums, hotel
and recreational properties. Locations West Investment Group
Principals, Robin and Janice Agur, are a fifth generation family in
the Okanagan Valley with deep roots in the community. Their four
children have been raised in a Summerland home that has been in the
Agur family for over 100 years. The Agur name represents a long
tradition of business credibility, good corporate citizenship and
experienced building expertise throughout the Okanagan Valley.
About Coast Hotels & Resorts
Coast Hotels & Resorts is a leading hotel chain in
western North America. The company's philosophy of serving its
guests through a superior standard of value, hospitality and
service enables its continuing expansion. Coast Hotels &
Resorts now owns, manages and franchises 43 hotel and resort
properties located throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Northwest
Territories, the Western United States, Alaska and Hawaii. Visit
www.coasthotels.com or call 1-800-663-1144 for more information.
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