OMNI HOTELS & RESORTS TOP COMMUNICATOR RECOGNIZED AS CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Team of Working Journalists Selects Winners Based on Industry Leadership, Outstanding Achievement, Creativity and Other Factors

DALLAS, TX (October 07, 2014) – Omni Hotels & Resorts today announced Anne Tramer Brownlee, vice president of communications, has been recognized with the “Gold Star of PR” award for Corporate Communications Professional of the Year in the 2014 “Stars of PR Awards” for Outstanding Achievement by Communications Agencies and Professionals by Bulldog Reporter.

“Anne is deeply committed to high-impact, breakthrough communications programs that drive business success, and every day that commitment translates into the award-winning work she and her team produce for our company,” said Tom Santora, chief marketing officer and senior vice president of sales for Omni Hotels & Resorts. “We have long known Anne is one of the top communications professionals in the country, and we could not be more proud that her talent is being recognized by an expert panel of industry luminaries.”

Winners were chosen exclusively by working journalists from entries representing the highest levels of performance and inspiration in the public relations and corporate communications industry. The panel of journalist judges assessed the practitioners on the basis of their industry leadership, business acumen, communications program results, creativity, command of media relations, and overall contributions to the public relations and corporate communications industry.

Judges were impressed with Tramer Brownlee’s communications leadership on the company’s Simply Street Food initiative, the acquisition of five resort properties from KSL Capital Partners, LLC, and the grand opening of the Omni Nashville Hotel.

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About Omni Hotels & Resorts
Omni Hotels & Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences at 60 distinct luxury hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. With over 20 world-class golf courses and award-winning spa retreats, to dynamic business settings, each Omni showcases the local flavor of the destination while featuring four-diamond services, signature restaurants, Wi-Fi connectivity and unique wellness options. Known for its distinguished, personalized service, Omni leaves a lasting impression with every customer interaction, with a heightened level of recognition and rewards delivered through its Select Guest loyalty program and the company’s “Power of One” associate empowerment program. The brand is frequently recognized by top consumer research organizations and travel publications. To get additional information or book accommodations, visit omnihotels.com or call 1-800-The-Omni.