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| Home Media ST. PETERSBURG/CLEARWATER AREA INTRODUCES 1999 SUPERIOR SMALL LODGING BROCHURE CLEARWATER, FL - The St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area Convention & Visitors Bureauís 1999 Superior Small Lodging brochure is now available for the growing numbers of travelers who appreciate excellent, more intimate accommodations for their Florida vacations. Currently, the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Areaís Superior Small Lodging program includes 87 motel and small resort members. Since its launch in 1996, membership has grown by 20 percent. Showcased are properties with 50 units or less. The majority of accommodations are located directly on or near beaches and marinas, with restaurants and shopping nearby. Visitors can choose between well-appointed rooms or efficiency apartments with fully functional kitchens. Many properties let children stay free and some even have special kidsí programs -- offering tremendous value for families. To qualify, small properties must pass thorough inspections administered by an independent expert in the hotel industry. The inspections cover areas similar to those of the AAA and Mobil ratings systems, stressing cleanliness and maintenance aspects of the properties. To ensure ongoing success, participation in the program is an earned privilege. Members must continually demonstrate commitment and adherence to the requirements of the program. A small lodging program such as this benefits both travelers and member properties, according to Carole Ketterhagen, executive director of the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area CVB. "Our research indicates that a fair percentage of our visitors are seeking smaller, well maintained, value-priced accommodations," says Ketterhagen. "The Superior Small Lodging designation gives them confidence that these properties have met stringent standards and rank among the finest smaller lodgings anywhere in Florida. They are most attractive alternatives to large hotel and resort stays." Copies of the 1999 Superior Small Lodging brochure are available free from the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at 14450 46th St. N., Suite 108, Clearwater,FL 33762. For a St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area visitors guide, call toll-free 1-877-FL-BEACH (352-3224). |
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