Atlanta-based Hotel Equities recently presented the company's Power of Performance Award for the first quarter of 2016 to the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charleston Airport. The hotel competed with more than 70 open and operating properties managed by Hotel Equities in 19 states across the U.S. and won the award by exceeding budget, growing market share and giving back to the community.

1. The FIS Charleston Airportwon the Hotel
Equities’Power of Performance Award.
Charleston Hotel Wins ‘Power of Performance Award’
Tops Competition in Growth, Guest Scores, Community Service
ATLANTA (July 26, 2016) – Atlanta-based Hotel Equities recently presented the company's Power
of Performance Award for the first quarter of 2016 to the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
Charleston Airport. The hotel competed with more than 70 open and operating properties
managed by Hotel Equities in 19 states across the U.S. and won the award by exceeding budget,
growing market share and giving back to the community.
The Fairfield Inn and Suites also ranked in the top 20% for Guest Service for the first quarter
2016 among all Fairfield Inn & Suites hotels in the U.S.
“The Fairfield Inn & Suites in North Charleston truly embraces the Hotel Equities’ Value
Statement “Nothing happens until someone sells something,” said Drew Salapka, Vice
President of Sales & Revenue Generation. “The hotel exceeded sales solicitation goals and beat
budget by 17.9%. In addition, the entire team does an amazing job taking care of the guests
and ensuring they return.”
The FairfieldInn&SuitesCharlestonAirport/ConventionCenterisconvenientlylocatednearthe
CharlestonInternational Airport(CHS),NorthCharlestonColiseum, TangerOutletsandthe Charleston
ConventionCenter. Itfeaturesspacious,comfortable,well-appointedguestroomsthatmake itan ideal
destinationforbusinessandleisure travel.
Accommodationsinclude free Wi-Fi,plushbedding,marble bathroomsandthe convenience of a
microwave andmini-refrigeratorineachroom. Additionalfeaturesinclude adailycomplimentary
breakfastbuffet,filledwithhotandhealthyfavorites,andanEveningManger'sReception,serving
complimentarybeer,wine,softdrinksandlite fare fromMondaythroughFriday. The hotel offersafree
shuttle toand fromthe airport uponrequest.
“At the FairfieldInn&SuitesCharlestonAirport/ConventionCenter,guestsare our#1 priority,”said Jill
Lovins,Director of Sales. “We promise you'll be satisfied,orwe'll make itright.That'sour commitment
to each guest.”
Hotel Equities (HE) is an Atlanta-based full-scale hotel ownership, management and
development firm operating 100 hotels throughout North America. Frederick W. Cerrone, CHA,
serves as Chairman and CEO; Brad Rahinsky serves as President and COO. For more
information, visit www.hotelequities.com.

2. Contacts:
Margaret M. Jones, Director of Public Relations, Hotel Equities, 770.934.2170
Brad Rahinsky, President and Chief Operating Officer, Hotel Equities, 678.578.4444, x 22
Joe Reardon, Sr. VP of Marketing and Business Development, Hotel Equities, 678.578.4444, x 23
Photo Caption: Theteam at the FIS Charleston Airport proudly display their Hotel Equities’ Power of
Performance Award for the firstquarter of 2016.