Vantage Hospitality: Press Releases

Vantage Hospitality Group and Leading Asian American Hoteliers Join Forces to Launch VanMYT Hospitality

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

A significant alliance was announced at the Hotel Investment Conference South Asia in Mumbai, as Vantage Hospitality Group and three preeminent names from the Asian American lodging community introduced VanMYT Hospitality and revealed plans to launch Vantage’s Value Inn Worldwide^® and Value Hotel Worldwide^® brands in India.

Lexington Shenyang Rich Gate Hotel Named “Best Business Hotel in China”

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Lexington Shenyang Rich Gate Hotel in Shenyang, China has been consistently recognized with some of the highest hospitality accolades, including “Most Popular Guest Rooms in China” in late 2010 and, most recently, in December 2011, as the “Best Business Hotel in China.” The five-star, deluxe, full-service hotel received the award during the “2011 Most Favored Hotels in China” event hosted by the Beijing Review and Expo Weekly.

Hostmark Hospitality Continues to Find Success with the Lexington Collection Hotel Brand

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

When Hostmark Hospitality took over as the management company of the bankrupt Hotel Classique in Edison, NJ last November, they knew immediately they wanted to rebrand it as a Lexington Inn, part of Vantage Hospitality Group and the Lexington Collection^® of hotels, inns, and suites.

Vantage Hospitality Bestows Best of the Best & Lexcellence Awards

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Vantage Hospitality Group wrapped up its 12^th annual International Educational Conference & Trade Show by handing out its prestigious Best of the Best awards to Americas Best Value Inn/Canadas Best Value Inn members, and Lexcellence awards to Lexington Collection members.

Vantage Hospitality Group Switches to Sabre Hospitality Solutions’ Central Reservation System

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

During its annual membership conference at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino, Vantage Hospitality Group, Inc., the world’s 10^th largest hotel company, announced it has entered into an agreement with Sabre Hospitality Solutions to utilize its Central Reservation System (CRS) platform.

Americas Best Value Inn and Lexington Collection Receive Prestigious Gold Magellan Award For Second Straight Year

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

Vantage Hospitality Group’s trophy case got a little more crowded recently when Americas Best Value Inn^® and the Lexington Collection^® captured a prestigious Gold Magellan Award from Travel Weekly for the second straight year, this time for its consumer promotion We’ve Got You Covered. 

Americas Best Value Inn & Lexington Collection Loyalty Programs Now Offering Hundreds More Benefits

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

Members of Americas Best Value Inn’s and Canadas Best Value Inn’s Value Club and the Lexington Experience can now receive access to hundreds of discounts and special offers at movie theaters, theme parks, special events, leading restaurants, and for online shopping.

Vantage Hospitality Enjoys Another Banner Year with Sixth Straight Inclusion on Inc. 500/5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

For an unprecedented sixth year in a row, Vantage Hospitality Group, Inc., whose hotel brands include Americas Best Value Inn^®, Canadas Best Value Inn^®, Chinas Best Value Inn^®, Value Inn Worldwide^®, Lexington Collection^®, Lexington Hotels^®, and Lexington Inns^®, has been named to the exclusive Inc. 500/5000 ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies by Inc. magazine.

Former La Quinta is now a Lexington Inn & Suites

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

The La Quinta, located at 3040 King Avenue West in Billings, MT, is now flying the Lexington Inn & Suites flag. The Lexington Collection^® of hotels, inns, and suites is part of Vantage Hospitality Group, Inc., the 10^th largest hotel company in the world with over 1,000 hotels throughout North America and China in just 11 years.

Vantage Hospitality Named to Top 100 Best Companies To Work For in Florida for Second Straight Year

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

Vantage Hospitality Group, Inc., the 10^th largest hotel company with over 1,000 locations worldwide in just 11 years, has been named, for the second year in a row, as one of Florida’s Best Companies To Work For by Florida Trend magazine.

Vantage Hospitality’s Hotel Brands Introduce Stay & Save Promotion

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

Guests of Vantage Hospitality Group’s hotel brands, Americas Best Value Inn^®, Canadas Best Value Inn^®, Value Inn Worldwide^®, Lexington Hotels^®, and Lexington Inns^®, now have over a thousand more reasons to stay with them this summer thanks to the new Stay & Save promotion.

Vantage Hospitality Group Hits 1,000 Property Milestone in Just 11 Years!

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

In what is certainly a milestone not just for Vantage Hospitality Group but for the entire lodging industry, the parent company of Americas Best Value Inn and the Lexington Collection has hit the 1,000 property mark in just 11 short years of operation. The announcement was made at the AAHOA National Convention in Las Vegas.

Vantage Hospitality Group & Brown Nester Hospitality Services Introduce First-of-its-Kind Ad-Vantage Club

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

Building upon the recent strategic affiliation between Vantage Hospitality Group and Brown Nester Hospitality Services – the first such alliance of a global hotel company and brokerage company – the two industry leaders have launched a unique and innovative program that offers special privileges and savings opportunities when buying or selling hotels through Brown Nester.

Re-flag Provides Lexington Hotel & Conference Center of St. George Greater Freedom and Support

Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

The majestic red cliffs of Vermillion Cliffs National Monument surround the beautiful Lexington Hotel and Conference Center in St. George, UT. Formerly a Holiday Inn Resort, this 164-room property is finding that, like the red cliffs, the right hotel brand can provide a strong and supportive foundation for a successful business.

Ready, Get Wet, Go!

Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

A day at the beach or pool always produces lots of entertaining stories.  Here’s your opportunity to share some of those great memories for a chance to win a trip to Las Vegas in the “Ready, Get Wet, Go!” promotion, brought to you by Vantage Hospitality Group and its hotel brands, Americas Best Value Inn^®, Canadas Best Value Inn^®, Value Inn Worldwide^®, Lexington Hotels^®, and Lexington Inns^®.

Lexington Hotels Expand with the Addition of Lexington Hotel Key West

Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

The Lexington Collection® of hotels, inns, and suites continues to heat up the market with the addition of Lexington Hotel Key West, a full-service resort located in tropical Key West, FL.

Hotel Owners Finding Relief with the Lexington Collection

Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

Hotel owners who are sick and tired of high franchise fees and outrageous Property Improvement Plans are continuing to find relief with the Lexington Collection^® of hotels, inns, and suites. Just recently, the former Hawthorn Suites in Wichita Falls, TX joined the brand as a Lexington Suites.

Lexington’s New Midscale, Select-Service Brand Takes Off

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

The Lexington Collection® of unique hotels, plaza hotels, and suites continues to expand its new midscale, select-service brand, Lexington Inn, with the opening of the Lexington Inn & Suites in Jonesboro, AR.

Vantage Hospitality’s Hotel Brands Help Keep Cars and Bodies Tuned-Up While Traveling with New National Promotion

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

Vantage Hospitality Group and its hotel brands, Americas Best Value Inn^®, Canadas Best Value Inn^®, Value Inn Worldwide^®, Lexington Hotels^®, and Lexington Inns^®, have announced a new promotion that will help keep your car and body tuned-up while on the road. In “Tune Up For Travel,” the hotels are offering valuable automotive and health tips for traveling, as well as the chance to win one of many prize packages.

Scott Anderson Teams Up with Vantage Hospitality to Expand Lexington Collection Brand

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST

Vantage Hospitality Group, Inc., the world’s 10^th largest hotel company, has joined forces with industry icon Scott Anderson to expand Vantage’s group of upper-mid and upscale hotel brands under the Lexington Collection, particularly in the areas of reservation distribution services and technology.

Lexington Shenyang Rich Gate Hotel Receives Distinguished “Most Popular Guest Rooms in China” Award

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST

The Lexington Shenyang Rich Gate Hotel in Shenyang, China, was recently recognized by hospitality experts and the public as the hotel with the “Most Popular Guest Rooms in China.” This was just one of several awards presented during the “2010 Most Favored Hotels in China” event hosted by the Beijing Review and Expo Weekly.

Vantage Hospitality Bestows Best of the Best & Lexcellence Awards at Annual Conference & Trade Show

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST

Vantage Hospitality Group wrapped up its 11^th annual International Educational Conference & Trade Show on December 9 by handing out its prestigious Best of the Best awards to Americas Best Value Inn/Canadas Best Value Inn members and Lexcellence awards to Lexington Collection members during the gala dinner and awards banquet at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

Lexington Inn & Suites is Now Open in Stillwater, MN

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST

The Lexington Collection® of unique hotels, plaza hotels, and resorts continues to expand with the addition of the Lexington Inn & Suites in Stillwater, MN.

Vantage Hospitality’s Hotel Brands Promote Auto Travel Safety in New “On Your Way and While You Stay” Promotion

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST

Vantage Hospitality Group’s hotel brands, Americas Best Value Inn®, Canadas Best Value Inn®, Value Inn Worldwide® and Lexington Hotels®, are offering valuable prizes and tips that will help prepare their guests for safe and successful automotive travel in the new “On Your Way and While You Stay” promotion.

Vantage Hospitality Earns Fifth Straight Inclusion on Inc. 500/5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST

For an unprecedented fifth year in a row, Vantage Hospitality Group, Inc. has been named to the exclusive Inc. 500/5000 ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies by Inc. magazine. Vantage is the only hotel company to be included on the Inc. 500/5000 in each of the last five years.

Vantage Hospitality Named to Top 100 Best Companies To Work For in Florida

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

Vantage Hospitality Group, Inc., the 10^th largest hotel company with over 900 locations worldwide, has been named one of Florida’s Best Companies To Work For by Florida Trend magazine.  The rankings, which recognize 100 companies out of the thousands throughout the state, appear in the August issue and on FloridaTrend.com.

Lexington Shenyang Rich Gate Hotel Celebrates Second Anniversary

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST

In 2008, the Lexington Collection® of unique hotels, plaza hotels, and resorts took a major step forward with the debut of its first property in China, the Lexington Shenyang Rich Gate Hotel.  Two years later, the Lexington Rich Gate is the largest property in the Vantage Hospitality Group family, with plans to expand next year.

Lexington Collection Bolsters Membership Development Department

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST

The Lexington Collection® of unique hotels, plaza hotels, and resorts has expanded its membership development department with a trio of veteran sales professionals. Joining the brand as directors are Jack Garagnani, Gary Craig and Jim Aylor.

Vantage Hospitality’s Hotel Brands Partner with The Skin Cancer Foundation to Raise Awareness and Donations

Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Vantage Hospitality Group and its hotel brands, Americas Best Value Inn, Canadas Best Value Inn, Value Inn Worldwide and the Lexington Collection, have partnered with The Skin Cancer Foundation to raise awareness about the damaging effects of the sun's rays and proper sun protection.  Through a summer-long promotion, the hotels will offer the public valuable sun care tips, the chance to win one of many sun care prize packages, and the ability to donate to The Skin Cancer Foundation.  Vantage will also be making a donation to The Skin Cancer Foundation.

Vantage Hospitality Supports its Members by Continuing Quest to "Educate, Not Mandate"

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

Over the past 10 years, Vantage Hospitality Group's policy has been to "educate, not mandate" when working with its Americas Best Value Inn, Canadas Best Value Inn, Chinas Best Value Inn, Value Inn Worldwide, and Lexington Collection hotel owners.  This innovative philosophy, which is constantly evolving with the industry and includes introducing new revenue-generating programs, has helped Vantage members realize substantial return on investment during good or bad economic times.

Vantage Hospitality Appoints Bill Hanley as Managing Director of its Lexington Collection Brand

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

In a strategic move designed to take the Lexington Collection of hotels, plaza hotels, boutique hotels, and resorts to the next level, Vantage Hospitality Group, Inc., announced that Bill Hanley will now serve as the managing director of the only membership brand in the upper-mid and upscale lodging segments.

Vantage Hospitality President & CEO Roger Bloss Named to HSMAI's Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales and Marketing

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Vantage Hospitality Group is proud to announce that President and CEO Roger Bloss has been selected to Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International's 2009 Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales and Marketing. Vantage is the parent company of the Americas Best Value Inn, Canadas Best Value Inn, Chinas Best Value Inn, Value Inn Worldwide, and Lexington Collection hotel brands.

Vantage Hospitality Expands Resources for its Members with Addition of 11 People to Corporate Offices

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Award-Winning Lansing Hotel Celebrates Grand Opening as a Lexington
Hotel Unveils $1.5 Million Renovation Upgrades

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

New Lexington in Orlando Offers Guests a Suite Deal

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Lexington Plaza Hotel Opens Shanghai's First Luxury Five-Star Hotel in Zhabei District

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

Lexington's New Promotion is Music to Guests' Ears

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

Phoenix Hotel Flies Lexington Flag
Property Located in Heart of Downtown Business Corridor

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Lexington Hotel Lands in LaGuardia
Boutique Hotel Caters to Leisure and Business Travelers

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Americas Best Value Inn & Lexington Collection Partner With National Car Rental, Alamo Rent A Car & Budget Travel

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Lexington Collection Promises 100% ROI - Or You Don't Pay!

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

Lexington Announces Opening of Hotel at Airport of the Motor City

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

Vantage Hospitality Captures Chain Leadership Award for Lexington Collection's Target 100 Guest Satisfaction Program

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

Vantage Hospitality Adds Seven Members to Corporate Team

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

Americas Best Value Inn and Lexington Collection Members, Vantage Hospitality Corporate Team Members Earn Top Industry Certifications

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

Auburn, AL Property to Fly Lexington Flag
Property Boasts Largest Ballroom in College Town

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Vantage Hospitality Adds Hudson Valley Resort

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

Award-Winning Hotel to Become Lexington Lansing Grand Hotel
Former Sheraton Lansing to Join Luxury Brand Collection

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST

Vantage Hospitality Only Hotel Company to be Included on Inc. Magazine List Two Years in a Row
Company reports three-year growth of 170%

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST

Vantage Hospitality, Parent Company of Americas Best Value Inn and Lexington Hotels, Makes History

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

George Washington Inn & Conference Center to Fly Lexington Flag

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Phil Boonisar Joins The Lexington Collection as Northeast Director of Development

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

Vantage Expands its International Divisions with Appointment of Bill Hanley

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST