Press Release
December 19, 2000
WICHITA, KS -- Choice Hotels International (Nasdaq:CHH) has awarded the MainStay Suites Hotel, 9444 East 29th Street
North, Wichita Kansas, with Bronze Status for its exceptional cleanliness, operating systems, guest service, and
financial performance.
``It is amazing that the MainStay Suites has achieved the highest level award it was eligible for in such a quick
time'' says Gary Overton, Franchise Service Manager for the Franchise Service Director for South Central region.
``They are one of only three hotels in the entire state of Kansas that have achieved such a prestigious level.''
``We are proud of our association with Choice Hotels International and I am extremely proud of the team in Wichita
that made this happen'' says Jim Korroch, President of A.G. Hospitality Services, Inc., whose company manages the
MainStay Suites. ``Our goal has been to serve the business travelers of Wichita in the best way we possibly can.''
Designed to meet the specialized needs of the extended-stay traveler, MainStay Suites is the nation's first-ever
mid-market, extended stay hotel. At MainStay Suites, guests enjoy all the comforts of a home away from home --
at a rate that will keep one's budget in line.
Amenities include a fully-equipped kitchen, including a refrigerator/freezer with ice maker, microwave oven, two-burner
range, sink, cooking and serving utensils, dishwasher, coffee maker, and toaster. In addition, each suite provides
a two-line speakerphone with data port and voice mail, ergonomic desk chair on casters, generous work area, ample
task lighting, remote control television, and iron with ironing board. Many suites include sofa sleepers. And yes,
an executive breakfast is served every morning! For reservation information, call the hotel directly at 877-9MAINSTAY.
Or online at http://www.mainstaysuites.com/.
In addition to the MainStay Suites, A.G. Hospitality Services (http://www.aghospitality.com)
manages several Candlewood Suites Hotels (Nasdaq:CNDL) throughout Kansas.
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Contact:
A.G. Hospitality Services, Inc.
Jim Korroch, 316/634-1819
jkorroch@aghospitality.com