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SUNRIVER RESORT RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS PLATINUM CHOICE AWARD FROM SMART MEETINGS MAGAZINE

Resort one of only four properties in Pacific NW to receive Platinum Choice designation for excellence in service and amenities among meeting facilities

(SUNRIVER, Ore.)—Sunriver Resort has been awarded the prestigious Platinum Choice award from Smart Meetings magazine, becoming one of only four hotels/resorts in the Pacific Northwest and one of only 100 properties in the Western U.S., Canada, and Mexico to receive this designation. The complete list of winners is scheduled to appear in the December issue of Smart Meetings magazine.

“Not only is Sunriver Resort a popular leisure travel destination for families and couples, the Resort’s setting and facilities make it an ideal destination for corporate meetings, events, and retreats,” said Tom O’Shea, managing director for Sunriver Resort. “To receive the Platinum Choice award from Smart Meetings reaffirms Sunriver Resort’s reputation among meeting planners, and the Resort’s appeal as one of the country’s top meeting destinations.”

The Platinum Choice award recognizes excellence in service and amenities among meeting facilities in the Western U.S., Canada and Mexico. Winners earn Platinum Choice recognition by providing the best in ambience, amenities, facility quality, guest services, meeting space, restaurant and dining facilities, staff attitude, technical support and recreational activities. Only 100 Platinum Choice awards are presented from a pool of thousands of qualifying properties, with winners being selected by Smart Meetings readers, the magazine’s editorial staff, and a panel of industry experts.

About Sunriver Resort:
Located in Central Oregon, Sunriver Resort features nearly 250 guestrooms and 350 vacation rental properties comprised of private homes and condominiums. A Destination Hotels & Resorts property, Sunriver Resort is a year-round outdoor enthusiast’s dream with 63 holes of championship golf, 28 tennis courts, 35 miles of paved bike paths, three swimming complexes, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, fly fishing, and skiing and snowboarding at nearby Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort. Other amenities include the Sage Springs Club & Spa, first-class programs for youth and teens, and a nearby shopping village, and the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory. For more information call 800-801-8765 or visit www.sunriver-resort.com.

About Destination Hotels & Resorts:
Destination Hotels & Resorts is a privately held lodging management company headquartered in suburban Denver, Colo. With more than 30 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the fifth largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The company’s portfolio features more than 7,000 guest rooms, 10 golf courses and 12 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Houston, Denver, Dallas, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Maui and Lake Tahoe. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com.

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