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B M & T ••• March/Apri 2019 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 11 All WoodSpring Suites hotels are purpose-built for the unique needs of extend- ed-stay travelers. Hotels offer suites with in-room kitchens and full-size refrigerators in addition to amenities like fit- ness centers, guest laundry rooms, and complimentary Wi-Fi. ServiceStar Hospitality is part of ServiceStar Capital Management, a Colorado real estate investment firm. "We are very impressed with WoodSpring Suites' brand equity, operating model, franchisor support, and expected return on invest- ment," said Jim Stilwell, co-founder and principal with ServiceStar Capital Management. "ServiceStar and our development partners are looking forward to welcoming guests across Colorado, Arizona and Nevada to experience this top-notch, extended-stay product. Our objective is to build a long and successful relationship with Choice Hotels." To learn more about WoodSpring Suites, visit www.wood- spring.com/ourbrand/ THE ABBEY RESORT RENOVATIONS NEAR COMPLETION The Resort Officially Unveils Newly Designed Meetings and Conference Rooms The Abbey Resort, one of the most recognized resorts in the Midwest, announced recently the completion of its meeting and conven- tion room renovations; the latest in a 12-month, multi-project and strate- gic initiative, which included extensive changes to the Geneva Lakes Meeting Rooms, resort hallways and lobby. "We are thrilled to showcase our wonderfully refreshed resort to our guests," said Dan Dolan, Director of Sales & Marketing at The Abbey Resort, "Because of the location of our resort – being the only property located with direct access to Geneva Lake – we want to provide an environ- ment for our guests and groups to experience what the lake brings: bright and fresh with a touch of serenity." Michael Lucero, General Manager of the Abbey Resort, hired Milwaukee-based design and architecture group, Kahler Slater. The design firm's goal? To capture the history and legacy of The Abbey Resort, and create a unified look by mixing casual and sophisticat- ed materials that exemplifies the freshness of the lakes that will be inviting to a wide range of guests. The renovations began in April 2018 with the installation of new roofs on all buildings, including Avani Spa, followed by a complete 5,700 sq. ft. redesign of the eight Geneva Lake Meeting Rooms, where new carpet, lighting fixtures, paint scheme, window treatments, wood finishes, Wi-Fi and technology upgrades have been made. Chicago-based Getty Group has been hired to oversee the final round of renovations, which are taking place in the resorts lobby and Porto – the multi-level venue located in the historic A-frame. "As you can imagine, it can be tricky making interior changes to the lobby, which is the busiest place throughout the resort," said Dolan. The new enhancements include tile and carpet flooring, window treatments, paint scheme, seating groupings, and curated art that will be carried throughout the resort. For more information about The Abbey Resort or to schedule a tour of the Geneva Rooms, visit www.theabbeyresort.com or call (800) 709-1323.