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Plato Ghinos Joins American Hotel & Lodging Association’s Board of Directors

January 21, 2026
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Plato Ghinos, President of Shaner Hotels, has been appointed to the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AHLA) Board of Directors. The AHLA Board of Directors represents leaders from all sectors of the lodging industry, including brands, owners, real estate investment trusts, management companies, independent hotels, and state associations. AHLA serves, supports, and advocates ...
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Moxy Columbus Short North Announces Partnership with Meili Vodka

September 10, 2025
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Moxy Columbus Short North is raising the bar with a new partnership with Meili Vodka. Co-created by actor and entrepreneur Jason Momoa and visionary Blaine Halvorson, Meili is crafted from the essence of fire, water, earth, and air, resulting in a vodka spirit unlike any other. This collaboration brings guests and the Columbus locals ...
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Shaner Attends Anthony Travel Trade Show

August 06, 2025
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Stacey Somerville and Cameron Robson represented Shaner Hotels at the annual Anthony Travel SOS Vendor Show in Kansas City, MO. They represented our hotels in State College, PA, Columbus, OH and many other collegiate towns throughout the country. It's always a pleasure reconnecting with clients and hearing rave reviews for other hotels in ...
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Fairfield Inn Lewisburg Participates in A Local Mational Night Out Event Promoting Human Trafficking Awareness

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Leaders from Fairfield Inn & Suites Lewisburg proudly participated in our local National Night Out, partnering with law enforcement and neighbors to promote community safety and human trafficking awareness. Our booth, titled “Community Safety Heroes,” offered a family-friendly space where children created safety hero badges while parents and teens could learned to recognize signs of trafficking. ...
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Shaner Sales Excellence Program

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We are elevating the sales culture with our new Sales Excellence Team! The Sales Excellence Program recognizes top-performing Directors of Sales who have not only exceeded their property goals but also consistently support sales initiatives, special projects, and task force assignments. This group serves as a trusted network of subject matter experts who are actively ...
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