Growth Properties Hospitality Managemen

This is a Pennsylvania-based management company, has entered into an agreement to provide management services to the Comfort Inn & Suites located in Portland, Maine.
The Comfort Inn & Suites is a select service hotel which opened in July of 2008 with 69 units comprising of both standard rooms and mini suites. The hotel is 100% non smoking and is conveniently located near many of Portland's tourist attractions.

Growth Properties is now managing 20 properties nationally. The portfolio includes a blend of full-service and select-service hotels with both franchised and independent flags. Many of the hotels managed by Growth Properties also have franchised restaurants that are key components of its food and beverage operations, which include the management of five restaurant chains.

About Growth Properties Hospitality Management
Growth Properties Hospitality Management specializes in the management of hotels, restaurants and conference centers. Founded in 1980, its knowledge, reputation and experience have set the company apart from the competition. With a commitment to building long-term relationships with investors, clients, lenders and customers, Growth Properties has provided steady, positive results in constantly changing economic environments.
For more information, visit www.gpim.net

The Security Department

The role of the security department is a difficult one. Incidents often involve on-the-spot decisions made under stressful circumstances. The rapport established by a security department employee with an upset guest can profoundly affect the guest’s perception of the hotel and may affect the course of subsequent legal action. A minimum standard of reasonable care, as defined by management must be maintained at all times. A professional and effective security department ensures the comfort, safely, and security of guests, employees and the corporation’s assets, and provides an indirect contribution to the hotel’s financial success.

The director of security, who reports to the general manager or resident manager, is responsible for implementing hotel security policies and procedures in coordination with the general manger and all department heads. Depending upon the size of the hotel, the director of security is usually supported by a staff that may include an assistant director and security officers.