Lafrance Hospitality Company

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Lafrance Hospitality Company announces 2009-2010 Community Cares Coupon booklets available

These coupon booklets are available every year through different United Way agencies, as well as other deserving organizations. It is estimated that since their inception over 14 years ago, the Community Cares program has generated well over $250,000 to support programs throughout the area. The coupons are a collaboration between Lafrance Hospitality Company, WSAR, East Bay Newspapers, and the Pepsi Cola Bottling Company. READ MORE

Lafrance Hospitality wins community award

The award for the philanthropic/community business of the year was presented to the family at the annual awards dinner on October 15th, in Boston, Ma. The original nomination was made by Melinda L. Ailes, Sr. Management Counselor of the Mass. Small Business Development Center Network. READ MORE

Groundbreaking in New Bedford

Many dignitaries were on hand August 13, 2009, for the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, which Lafrance Hospitality is developing in the city of New Bedford - right on the waterfront. Along with New Bedford Mayor Scott Lang... READ MORE

Wilton, ME - The Comfort Inn & Suites in Farmington/Wilton, ME wins prestigious 2010 Platinum Hospitality Award

Wilton, ME - The Comfort Inn & Suites in Farmington/Wilton, ME wins prestigious 2010 Platinum Hospitality Award from Choice Hotels International January 16, 2010 - The Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel of Farmington/Wilton, Maine was recently named a recipient of a prestigious 2010 Platinum Hospitality Award from world lodging leader Choice Hotel International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), franchisor of the Choice Hotel Brand. "The Comfort Inn & Suites Farmington/Wilton Hotel's commitment to excellence and outstanding guest service has earned it this well-deserved recognition as one of the best hotels among the Choice Hotel Brand," said Steve Joyce, President and Chief Executive Officer for Choice Hotels. READ MORE

DOVER, NH - Comfort Inn & Suites Earns Gold Status

DOVER, NH - Comfort Inn & Suites Earns Gold Status The Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel of Dover, NH was recently given the prestigious 2010 Gold Hospitality Award from global lodging leader Choice Hotels International, Inc., franchisor of the Comfort Brand. READ MORE

Homewood Suites among brand's best properties

Dover, NH - The Homewood Suites was named among the top performing properties of 2009 for the brand. The results are based on three key components: quality assurance audits measuring cleanliness, condition and brand standards; customer satisfaction scores rating staff service; and the quality of the hotel's physical accommodations. READ MORE

Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites Opens in New Bedford, MA

June 1, 2010 - Richard Lafrance, President and C.E.O. of Lafrance Hospitality, announced that the Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites, located at 185 MacArthur Drive, New Bedford - the newest jewel in the hotel group, has opened ahead of schedule in New Bedford, MA. "Everyone involved in the project, from the general contractors, through to our new staff members, have given a tremendous effort to open the hotel in time to server the summer leisure travelers, as well as business clients," said Richard. "We are delighted to announce that reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly, at 774-634-2000, or though the Marriott reservation system at www.marriott.com/ewbfi. Construction took about ten months. The general contractor was Bufftree Building Co. of New Bedford, with planning and construction overseen by Lafrance Hospitality Facilities Director, Sean Lafrance. READ MORE

Lafrance Hospitality Company wins SBA Award

August 12, 2010 - Lafrance Hospitality Company based in Westport, Massachusetts, has been named the U.S. Small Business Administration's 2010 New England and Massachusetts Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Small Business award winner according to an announcement made by Bob Nelson, Massachusetts SBA District Director. READ MORE