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Buffalo Lodging Associates, in partnership with Benderson Development, LLC, is proud to advance internal talent and announce the promotion of Eric Mayer, as Director of Construction and Renovation. In this role, Mayer will continue to oversee all aspects of construction and renovation projects specifically to hotels. He will continue to be responsible for strategic thinking, meticulous planning, and his commendable eye for detail will help… Read More »Buffalo Lodging Values Promotion and Growth

HOLDEN LEIBENGUTH This is Holden’s second summer interning with us! Interning at: Residence Inn Rochester & Marketing Department College: University at Buffalo Looking Forward To: Working with the marketing team Fun Fact: Holden has siblings as young as 6 and as old as 29 HALLIE FEDORCHAK Been with the Courtyard Lincoln since her Intership with us last summer. Interning at: Courtyard Providence Lincoln College: Johnson… Read More »Meet the 2023 Interns

Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC, is proud to continue to promote internal talent and announce the promotion of Nick Lamparelli, as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 23, 2023. In this role, Lamparelli will continue to be responsible for supporting financial performance, cash flow, operating objectives and risk assessment that supports the long-term strategy of Buffalo Lodging across the 50-hotel portfolio and corporate offices. With 40 years… Read More »Buffalo Lodging Promotes a CFO From Within

Associate Appreciation Week 2023 At Buffalo Lodging Associates, it’s our associates’ mission to ensure our guests have an exceptional hospitality experience while embodying our core values – excellence, passion, integrity, and inclusivity. Their everyday efforts don’t go unnoticed, and it’s important for us as a company to show how much we truly appreciate each and every one of them.   “We know that our success… Read More »Hospitality Associate Appreciation Week 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to recognize the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rochester Webster and its team among its 2022 Performance Awards recipients. Considered the most prestigious internal organizational honor among IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Americas colleagues and properties, the Performance Awards acknowledge hotels for notable achievements among several key customer criteria, including guest service and… Read More »HIEX Webster Receives a Performance Award for the Second Time

It’s a part of our company culture to focus on internal growth and development. This is why Buffalo Lodging Associates LLC, is proud to announce Tom Rousher has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations. In this role, Rousher will be overseeing the operations of a portfolio of 50 hotels primarily under the flags of Marriott and Hilton brand families. Rousher brings a… Read More »Promotion from Within to Senior VP of Operations

It’s a part of our company culture to focus on internal growth and development. This is why Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC, is proud to announce Chad Finch has been promoted to President, effective immediately. In this role, Finch will be overseeing a portfolio of 50 hotels primarily under the flags of Marriott and Hilton brand families. Finch will be actively involved in the development of… Read More »Buffalo Lodging Associates Promotes a New President From Within

Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC announced the 3-story, 132-rooms and suites, Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota University Park/Lakewood Ranch Area, located at 8305 Tourist Center Drive, has completed a major renovation to its guest rooms and public areas. The updated hotel provides comfort and flexibility that allows guests to optimize and elevate their travel experience. The Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota University Park/Lakewood Ranch Area features the brand’s… Read More »Courtyard Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch Area Completes Renovation

We appreciate our housekeepers! Housekeepers are the heart of the industry, and a vital piece of the success of our company. We value their effort on a regular basis, but every September we take the time to celebrate them a little extra during International Housekeeping Appreciation Week. Each property had the creative freedom to celebrate in style, and that they did. Indulging in delicious food… Read More »2022 Housekeeping Appreciation Week

ALAN HORNER Interning at: Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/Farmington College: Central Connecticut State University Major: Hospitality and Tourism Studies Fun Fact: Alan can name all 189 countries GRACE WILLARD Interning at: Homewood Suites Buffalo Airport & Marketing College: Mercyhurst University Major: Management and Marketing Fun Fact: Grace has a dream of running the social media for a sports team DERIK LINTON Interning at: Hampton Inn… Read More »Meet the Interns