DORVAL, QC--(Marketwired - Jul 18, 2013) - Meeting high standards of the West Island of Montreal Chamber of Commerce and surviving scrutiny by a Grand Jury of its peers, a prominent West Island Montreal hotel was named "Business of the Year" during the recent 2013 Accolades Gala.
The Montreal Airport Marriott Hotel received the coveted award, the second such honour to be bestowed by the Chamber of Commerce since it began its awards program 28 years ago. Initiating the honour just last year, criteria is identical to that used in choosing the ten recipients for the group's annual Accolades, with one company rising to the top for the distinguished honour. First recognized for the Human Resources Accolade, the Montreal Airport Marriott was acknowledged for Marriott International's system of using key metrics to measure employee and guest satisfaction via survey processes, with the local hotel ranked No. 1 in North America. The sophisticated property has also been ranked No. 6 in Canada by Aon Hewitt, an HR consulting firm recognizing the creation and sustainability of a highly engaged workforce.
The annual gala recognizing the West Island of Montreal's business excellence was held under the theme of "Communicating Excellence" in acknowledgement of their Diamond Partner Bell with more than 300 representatives of the business community in attendance at the Château Vaudreuil Pavillon-sur-le-lac.
In addition to Human Resources, businesses were honoured for excellence in Retail Service, Distribution, Manufacturing, High Technology and Innovation, Export, Community Service, Small Business, Enterprises Services and Sustainable Development. A Grand Jury comprised of Accolades partners of the Chamber of Commerce selected the 31 finalists and an independent jury comprised of chamber members was named for each category and were responsible for site visits, interviews with the finalists and for choosing the recipients. Candidates had to describe their greatest achievement in the past 12 months and explain how this accomplishment created a competitive advantage.
The dedicated associates of this chic airport destination play an integral role in providing guests with the level of satisfaction that has resulted in the high rankings achieved by the hotel for customer service. In addition to stylish accommodations, the Montreal Airport Hotel is a premier destination for business gatherings and social events, featuring more than 14,000 square feet of flexible meeting rooms and elegant wedding venues.
About the Montreal Airport Marriott Hotel The Montreal Airport Marriott Hotel beckons travellers with its ideal location next to the U.S. departures terminal inside Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, where comfortable accommodations, impressive hotel deals and discounts, exceptional service and the finest amenities create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Conveniently located just 20 minutes from downtown Montreal, the hotel features impeccable guest rooms, spacious suites and concierge services to meet the needs of travellers - all complimented by on-site dining, a heated indoor pool and well-equipped fitness centre so guests can relax comfortably and maintain their fitness routine while travelling.
CONTACT: Montreal Airport Marriott Hotel 800 Place Leigh Capreol Dorval, Quebec H4Y 0A4 Canada 1-514-636-6700 http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yulma-m...ott-hotel/
