JQH and Convoy of Hope to Host Announcement Event on July 23 in Springfield, Mo.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--()--John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts (JQH):

   
WHAT:    
  • Two leading Springfield, Mo.-based organizations to jointly hold announcement event.
  • Event to feature JQH CEO Jacquie Dowdy and Convoy of Hope Co-Founder Dave Donaldson.
WHO:    
  • JQH is a leading private, independent owner and manager of hotels in the United States.
  • Convoy of Hope is a Four Star Charity as recognized by Charity Navigator for 12 consecutive years.
WHEN:    
  • Thursday, July 23, 2015
    10 a.m. CDT
WHERE:    
  • JQH’s University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
    333 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy.
    Springfield, MO 65806
    *Free parking available
ABOUT JQH:    

Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts (JQH) is a leading private, independent owner and manager of hotels in the United States, representing brands such as: Marriott, Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Sheraton, IHG, Chateau on the Lake Resort / Spa & Convention Center, and Plaza Hotels Collection. With a portfolio of nearly 70 hotels representing approximately 16,500 guest rooms/suites in 24 states, JQH’s properties are dominant in their markets. Founded on the extraordinary vision of John Q. Hammons and built on his continued legacy of excellence spanning more than 50 years, JQH has become one of the most recognized and award-winning companies in the hospitality industry. Built to be the best, John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts continues to set the standard in hospitality management and hotel development. Go to www.jqhhotels.com for more information, or connect with JQH at www.facebook.com/jqhhotelsresorts, https://twitter.com/jqhhotelsresort or www.linkedin.com/company/john-q-hammons-hotels-&-resorts.

 

ABOUT CONVOY OF HOPE:    

Convoy of Hope, a faith-based organization founded in 1994, has a driving passion to feed the world. With a long history as an early responder in times of natural disasters, Convoy of Hope has been a Four Star Charity as recognized by Charity Navigator for 12 consecutive years. In the last 20 years, Convoy of Hope has served more than 70 million people. For more information, visit www.convoyofhope.org.

Contacts

JQH
Phill Burgess, 417-873-3591
phill.burgess@jqh.com
or
WiseHive Public Relations LLC for JQH
Sheri D. Smith, 214-454-3969
sheri.smith@wisehivepr.com
or
Convoy of Hope
Molly Erickson, 417-300-5432
merickson@convoyofhope.org

Release Summary

JQH and Convoy of Hope slated to hold announcement event on July 23, 2015, at 10 a.m. CDT at University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center in Springfield, Mo.

Contacts

JQH
Phill Burgess, 417-873-3591
phill.burgess@jqh.com
or
WiseHive Public Relations LLC for JQH
Sheri D. Smith, 214-454-3969
sheri.smith@wisehivepr.com
or
Convoy of Hope
Molly Erickson, 417-300-5432
merickson@convoyofhope.org