FAIRFIELD BY MARRIOTT® HOTEL CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING
SHELBYVILLE, KY – April 26, 2024 – The Fairfield by Marriott ® Inn & Suites Shelbyville hosted its Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony yesterday. Remarks from area officials included Mayor of Shelbyville Troy Ethington; Shelby County Judge Executive Dan Ison; Shelby County Chamber of Commerce President Aaron Garofola, Hotel Owner George Scott; and Hotel Owner & CEO of General Hotels Corporation, Jim Dora, Jr. The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ray Leathers served as emcee for the event.“We are very excited to open this hotel in Shelby County.” said Jim Dora, Jr., President, and CEO of General Hotels Corporation, “This beautiful new facility is in an ideal location to serve both community businesses and interstate travelers, as well as the many visitors coming to the area to experience the award-winning wineries and distilleries.”
The event concluded with hotel tours and refreshments, as well as a door prize giveaway. Individuals who were unable to attend the event are welcome to visit the hotel’s website at Marriott.com/SDFVF or contact General Manager Typhaney Ritchey to request more information at (502) 461-9599.
The hotel amenities include a Fitness Center, Meeting Room, complimentary Wi-Fi, Business Center, and free hot breakfast. Fairfield by Marriott is known to provide an easy, positive and productive travel experience, as well as the promise of consistent and reliable service at an exceptional value. Delivering both function and comfort, the design and décor elevate the Fairfield brand. The Fairfield Inn & Suites Shelbyville is a truly stunning example of the brand’s contemporary look and feel.
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About Fairfield by Marriott
Fairfield by Marriott is designed to deliver a seamless stay through trusted service and warm, inviting spaces. In addition to complimentary Wi-Fi and hot breakfast, Fairfield offers thoughtfully designed rooms and suites that provide separate living, working and sleeping areas. With over 1,000 properties around the globe, Fairfield is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the new name of Marriott’s travel program replacing Marriott Rewards®, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG). The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including earning points toward free hotel stays and nights toward Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.com. For more information or reservations, visit www.fairfieldinn.com, become a fan on Facebook or follow @FairfieldHotels on www.twitter.com/fairfieldhotels.
About General Hotels Corporation
Founded in 1962, General Hotels Corporation (GHC) is a leading hotel development, construction and management company, based in Indianapolis, IN. The organization currently manages over 50 hotels representing over 5,100 guestrooms with several new locations in development and under construction through the guidance of GHC Development and the Hospitality Project Services team.
The organization’s portfolio includes a broad range of brands and property types including select service, full service, extended stay, and independent hotels in a wide range of markets. The GHC Family of Companies provides development, construction, third-party management, and revenue management only services to its clients in addition to ownership and management of the company’s own investments.
The company's core values of caring, commitment, excellence, growing, integrity, and respect, serve as its guiding principles in all operations and interactions with guests, associates, investors, and partners. To learn more about GHC, visit genhotels.com.