Pillar Twin Cities Team Member Honored With “Oscars of Hospitality”

IRVING, Texas - April 24, 2013 - PRLog -- The Pillar Hotels and Resorts team is proud to announce Cynthia Cardenas of the Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South has been honored with the Bloomington Diamond Service Award for "Best Housekeeper- Limited Service Hotels" for 2013.  Dubbed the “Oscars of Hospitality” the Bloomington DSAs honor front-line employees within the city's hospitality industry.

Produced by the Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau and sponsored by numerous world class corporations, the Bloomington DSAs were started 17 years ago in partnership with industry representatives.  One of the only events of its kind in the country, the Bloomington Diamond Service Awards were started to honor front line team members for their contribution and dedication to customer service in the hospitality industry.

Associates in all positions, from valets to dishwashers, servers to housekeepers and bussers, are nominated for awards.  Selected from the hundreds of nominees, winners are announced at the annual Bloomington Diamond Service Awards Gala, an extravaganza centered around the front-line team members who make Bloomington and the Twin Cities a world-class destination.  

A Pillar associate for four years, Cynthia is not only an award-winning member of the housekeeping team; she is also cross-trained in multiple departments.  She acts as a translator, inspector, gallery host and breakfast host.  Her commitment to guest service has earned her three other nominations for the DSA awards.  The Hyatt Place Minneapolis team would like to say “Thank you!” for bringing the award home!

About the Bloomington MN Diamond Service Awards
Providing outstanding customer service is key to ensuring repeat business and growth for the Bloomington hospitality Industry. The Bloomington Diamond Service Awards are produced by the Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau, in partnership with industry representatives. We salute outstanding customer service employees in tourism, hospitality and retail industries who celebrate those who enhance Bloomington's reputation as a world-class visitor destination.
www.bloomingtonmn.org/page/1/Diamond-Service-Awards.jsp#.UXcUt7UsnuR

About the Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, adjacent to MSP International Airport, the Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South is minutes from the finest attractions & activities the Twin Cities has to offer.  Ranked #1 by Business Travel News, Hyatt Place delivers a host of amenities suited to all traveling styles. Options to suit the every palate abound with our new Gallery Menu, Bakery Cafe featuring Starbucks Coffee, premium beer, wine & cocktails and Grab & Go Case.  Introducing the all new a.m. Kitchen Skillet™ - always free, always plenty to choose from with hot breakfast sandwiches, steel-cut oatmeal, fresh fruit and more. Guests also enjoy a smoke free environment, free high-speed internet access, 42" flat-panel HDTV, 24/7 Guest Kitchen, e-room, on-site fitness center and outdoor pool.  www.minneapolisairport.place.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html

About Pillar Hotels & Resorts
Pillar Hotels & Resorts is the second largest independent hotel and resort manager in the United States with approximately 209 select-service, extended stay and full service hotels across 35 states under management. Pillar represents 16 well-respected flags, including Country Inn and Suites by Carlson-Rezidor. Pillar Hotels & Resorts offers shared services, hotel management, accounting, revenue management, and project management. The company is headquartered in the Las Colinas business suburb of Irving, Texas. Learn more at www.pillarhotels.com.