ATLANTA— Hawthorn Suites honored its top performers for 2001, including hotel of the year and franchisee of the year. Hawthorn Suites LTD. in Wichita Falls, TX, owned by WF Hospitality, LTD, received hotel of the year honors. The 60-suite hotel opened in 1999. Brothers Dinesh and Vinod Kalidas were recognized as franchisees of the year. They joined Hawthorn in 1997 when they opened a 130-suite property in Orlando near Universal Studios, later opening another Hawthorn at the Orlando International Airport. Pat Turland from the Hawthorn Suites LTD. in Killeen, TX was named general manager of the year. The salesperson of the year award was received by Maureen Morgan from the Hawthorn Suites, LTD. in Franklin, MA. With five meeting rooms to fill, Morgan generated more than $64,000 in revenue over the past year, and created a local Hawthorn brand marketing co-op. Christine Picardi, an executive housekeeper for 28 years, from Chelmsford, MA, was the guest services hero award winner.
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