2010 Best New Property of the Year Award Winner
We are proud to announce that Knights Inn Traverse City has been named as the 2010 Best New Property of the Year by the Knights Inn Franchise System and parent company, Wyndham Hotel Group. The award recognizes the Knights Inn that has displayed the highest commitment to the overall guest experience of any property with less than two years of operation.
General Manager Jeremy Martinchek accepted the award on September 21st in Las Vegas, NV at the Wyndham Hotel Group's Global Conference, on behalf of the entire Knights Inn Traverse City team. The honor was based upon quality assurance inspection scores, overall improvements to the property during renovations and high guest satisfaction scores. The property was also scored on the marketing of the hotel, and the promotion of the Wyndham brand.
Wyndham Hotel Groups conference featured more than 5800 hotel owners and managers from almost 7200 properties worldwide. While at the conference, attendees were able to take part in educational seminars, interact with fellow owners/operators, and attend one of the largest trade shows in the industry.
The Knights Inn Traverse City team is very proud of the accomplishment and would like to personally recognize the many guests who we have had the privilege to welcome over the last 20 months. We look forward to having them back, and to meeting some "new friends" who will take the opportunity to enjoy our award winning hotel and the beautiful Traverse City area.
New Year's Eve Special
Welcome in 2011 in one of our King Jacuzzi Rooms!
Our King Jacuzzi rooms feature a king size pillow-top bed, cherry wood furniture and a mini-refrigerator. You can watch the ball drop with comfort from your two person jacuzzi tub, and wake up the next morning to an expanded continental breakfast in our breakfast room. Now, to top it all off, we will include a bottle of champagne for you and your guest to toast in 2011!
The New Year's Eve 2010 Package is available for a rate of only $79.99, more than 15% off our normal rates! Stay with us on Saturday also, and the rate will be $69.99...
Availability is limited, so give us a call today! The New Year's 2011 package is based on double occupancy and not valid in combination with any other specials or packages currently available. Rate is non-inclusive of applicable tax.
Holiday Wishes
At this very special time of the year, the Knights Inn Traverse City Team would like to take a moment to say "Thank You" to all of our guests who have made our hotel your home while in the Traverse City area. We are so happy to be able to serve you in this past year, and look foward to welcoming you in the very near future!
Our best wishes for a safe and joyfull holiday season for you and your family! Come and see us soon...
Upcoming Area Events
Check out a sampling of the many events that are coming to our area as we ring in 2011! Just don't forget to call us for all of your lodging needs...
December
December 31st Annual Cherry-T Ball Drop
Downtown Traverse City will come alive to ring in 2011! The festivities include a live band and a large crane will drop the cherry to signify the end of the year. All the fun will be located on Front St. in downtown TC. There is no admission to the event, but Goodwill Idustries will be on-hand to collect donations for the local needy. For more information, checkout the event website:
http://cherrytballdrop.com
January
January 9th Downtown Bridal Show
This annual event is sure to provide all the information you need on celebrating your special day in the beautiful Traverse City region. The City Opera House will be this year's location for the show.
http://www.downtowntc.com
January 14th - 16th First Annual Hocketown North Outdoor Classic
For the first time in Traverse City, a pond hockey will take place on the Martin Luther King Holiday Weekend. The tournament features several age groups with four - on -four hockey, played on a pond with no boards or glass surrounding the ice surface. This is going to be fun to play or watch, so make plans to attend this soon to be annual event. More information is available at:
http://www.tchockey.com
January 15th - 16th Kalkaska Winter Fest
Only a half-hour drive from Traverse City to find one of the premiere winter events in northern Michigan! And it's a dog-sled lover's dream event! ph: 231-258-9103
January 29th Downtown Chili Cook-off
This event is sure to take the chill off of winter. Area restaurants show off their culinary skills in a "competition" that feeds more than 1000 attendees each year. The event will be held at the Park Place Dome from 11am until 3pm.
http://www.downtowntc.com
February
February 5th - 6th Taste the Passion
The Leelanau Vintners Association will be presenting this annual event that combines some of life's greatest pleasures: wine, chocolates and love. The wineries will be offering special pairings of wine and chocolates in anticipation of the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday. Space is limited, so checkout their website today!
http://www.lpwines.com
February 11th - 13th Traverse City Comedy Arts Festival
The second annual Traverse City Comedy Arts Festival will be taking place during the Valentine's Day weekend in 2011. Improv and stand-up comedy acts, along with films that will tickle the funny bone. Performers will be announced in January, so keeping visiting our website for updates.
http://www.traversecityfilmfestival.org
February 12th - 13th Annual North American VASA Ski Race
The VASA race has become a treasured event for the northern Michigan region. The weekend features many cross country ski races for all skills levels and ages. Hundreds of spectators also come to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Pere Marquette State Forest. This is a great event for all nordic ski enthusiasts!
http://www.vasa.org
February 12th Romancing the Reisling on Old Mission
The Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula will hosting a weekend devoted to reisling varietal. Food parings and special tastings will be conducted at each of the seven wineries on the Old Mission Peninsula.
http://www.wineriesofoldmission.com
February 12th TC Winter Mircobrew and Music Festival
Music and microbrews will be the main attractions at this year's second annual festival. Performers will take the stage throughout the evening, while attendees can enjoy some of the best beers crafted by local brewers.
http://www.tcbeerfest.com
February 18th - 21st Cherry Capital WinterWow!fest
The hightlight of Traverse City's winter fun...the 2011 Cherry Capital WinterWow!fest. Ice carvings, bed races, skiing events, entertainment and great food and drink are just a small sampling of all this festival has to offer! There is so much happening that weekend...we can't cover it all in this little space. So please checkout the website to find out all of the great activities that you and your family can enjoy on President's Day weekend! Just be sure to call us soon as lodging reservations will go quickly...
http://www.winterwowfest.com
