Sheraton Atlanta Hotel Named Inner Circle Award Winning Property
Only Atlanta Hotel and Only Sheraton Property Internationally to Receive Award

ATLANTA (July 9, 2004) - Meeting and convention-goers recently cast their ballots for the hotels and resorts that have provided them outstanding service for their functions, and the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel was among the 30 properties awarded internationally. The downtown hotel was recognized by Association Meetings magazine as a 2004 Inner Circle Award recipient, making it the only Atlanta hotel and the only Sheraton internationally to receive the award.

The Inner Circle Award is a tribute paid by readers of Association Meetings magazine, who vote for properties that exemplify the best in meeting service. Service categories include food and beverage, guest room quality, meeting rooms, catering and convention services and audiovisual/technical support. This is the award´s 13th year, and winners officially will be recognized in a future issue of the magazine.

"In recent years we´ve invested a tremendous amount of time, money and effort to create comfortable and functional surroundings at the Sheraton Atlanta, but we´ve never lost sight of the importance of quality service," said Paul Breslin, managing director of the hotel. "It´s an honor to be recognized by our guests through the receipt of this prestigious award."

Association Meetings magazine, a publication of Primedia Business Magazines, is published six times a year and focuses on the trends and issues affecting the management of association meetings, trade shows, conventions and seminars. Among its readership are association CEOs, directors and managers of meetings/exhibits, and education/training directors.

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