Hotel general manager and area sales manager named
The Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville is nearing completion and will begin welcoming guests in the spring of 2019. The new hotel is the company’s first in the Greater Iowa City area and second in the state. In addition to its 180 guest rooms, the property features more than 2,800 square feet of customizable meeting and event space.
As the hotel readies for guests, Drury team member and Eastern Iowa native Chad Pitlik has been named the property’s general manager, and Courtney Barksdale, a University of Iowa graduate, will serve as the area sales manager.
“Both Chad and Courtney have strong connections to the Coralville community, and they bring deep expertise and great enthusiasm to their positions,” said Chuck Drury, president and CEO of Drury Hotels. “We are delighted to have them join our team of more than 5,000 co-workers nationwide, who provide clean rooms, great value and award-winning service to our guests.”
The Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville is conveniently located off I-80 in the Iowa River Landing, just minutes from the University of Iowa. The location is near Coral Ridge Mall, the Iowa Children’s Museum, and just steps away from great dining and shopping. The new Drury hotel is the ideal location for guests traveling for business or leisure with Drury’s free Wi-Fi, fitness center and other amenities.
The Drury Coralville property offers a wide range of complimentary amenities, including:
Drury Hotels has been family-owned and operated since 1973. For a complete listing of all Drury hotels or for reservations, visit www.druryhotels.com or call 1-800-DRURYINN. For information about career opportunities at Drury Hotels, please apply online at www.drurycareers.com.
About Drury Hotels Company
Drury Hotels Company is a Missouri-based, family-owned and operated hotel system with more than 150 hotels in 25 states. Founded in 1973, Drury Hotels has been recognized by the J.D. Power 2018 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Studysm, earning the award for “Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Upper Midscale Hotel Chains.” 2018 marked the 13th consecutive year Drury received this award.* Brands include Drury Inn & Suites®, Drury Inn®, Drury Plaza Hotel ®, Drury Suites®, Pear Tree Inn by Drury®, as well as other hotels in the mid-priced hotel segment. Drury Hotels continues to provide exceptional value for business and leisure travelers with its many free amenities - Travel Happy®. For more information, visit www.druryhotels.com or call 1-800-DRURYINN. Join the conversation on Twitter @druryhotels or on Facebook.
*Drury Hotels received the highest numerical score among upper midscale hotels in the proprietary J.D. Power 2005-2018 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Studiessm. The 2018 study is based on responses gathered between June 2017 and May 2018 from more than 63,000 guests in Canada and the United States who stayed at a hotel in North America between May 2017 and May 2018. For more information, visit www.jdpower.com.
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