Bedford Springs Resort Receives Prestigious Phoenix Award
Fourth Consecutive Award following its Historic Renovation
Bedford, Penn. (Vocus/PRWEB ) November 4, 2008 -- Bedford Springs Resort received its fourth consecutive award honoring the historic destination's three-year, $120 million rehabilitation and expansion when bestowed the prestigious Phoenix Award by the Society of America Travel Writers, the pre-eminent professional organization of travel communicators, at its annual convention in Houston.
The Phoenix Award recognizes the conservation, preservation, beautification and anti-pollution campaigns worldwide that further the growth and appeal of travel destinations. Included among the 2008 winners are the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, Mass.; the America Cares campaign in New Orleans; Chambers Bay, Tacoma, Wash.; and The Quays, Manchester, England.
Previously, the resort was recognized with two golf industry awards for the restoration of the Bedford Springs Old Course and with a Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Award in the commercial/industrial construction category for "rehabilitating the expansive Bedford
Springs Hotel and giving new life to the National Historic Landmark by continuing the historic use as a resort location."
The 216-room Bedford Springs re-opened in July 2007 featuring a new 30,000-square-foot spring-fed spa, 20,000 square-feet of meeting space, renovated historic golf course and recreational amenities for the entire family. Nestled in Pennsylvania's scenic Allegheny Mountains, it has been the destination of choice for generations.
Established 1796, Bedford Springs clusters around eight healing mineral springs that continue to lure visitors for rejuvenation and recreation. Its historic guest registry includes U.S. Presidents, statesmen and captains of industry, among them Presidents Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, William Henry Harrison, James K. Polk, Zachary Taylor, James Buchanan and Dwight Eisenhower, as well as Aaron Burr, Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, Henry Ford and John Wanamaker.
For more information on Bedford Springs Resort, please call 866-623-8176 or visit www.bedfordspringsresort.com.
Bedford Springs Resort re-opened in July 2007 following a $120-million restoration and expansion. Long heralded for its healing waters and restorative environs, Bedford Springs origins date back to 1796 when its seven original mineral springs lured guests for a healing cure. A classic "springs resort" with many of the original buildings and architectural elements still in place, the restored and expanded Bedford Springs Resort features the 30,000 square foot Springs Eternal Spa, five restaurants, meeting and banquet space, retail shops and a variety of recreational activities.
Bedford Resort Partners, Ltd. is the owner and developer of the Bedford Springs Resort project.
Benchmark Hospitality International manages Bedford Springs Resort and is a leader in the management and marketing of resorts, conference centers, hotels, and Personal Luxury Hotels™. The privately held company, launched in 1980, is a founding member of the International Association of Conference Centers. Benchmark is a worldwide organization operating over 30 properties representing major metropolitan and resort destinations. Benchmark's international headquarters is located in The Woodlands, Texas, near Houston, with regional offices in New Jersey and Connecticut. International offices are located in Tokyo and Santiago, Chile. For locations of properties and additional information, visit www.benchmarkhospitality.com.
Media Contact:
Karen Moraghan
Hunter Public Relations - East
908/876-5100
908/963-6013 (cell)
kmoraghan @ hunter-pr.com
www.hunter-pr.com
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