Hampton Inn earns Certificate of Excellence

Honored as a top-performing hotel as reviewed by travelers on the world’s largest travel site

[May 25, 2013]  The Lincoln Hampton Inn announced Thursday that it has received a Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor. Only the top-performing 10 percent of businesses listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award, which is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide.

To qualify for a Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor, and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months. Additional criteria include the volume of reviews received within the last 12 months.

"The Hampton is ecstatic to receive a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence," said Damon Priddy, general manager at the Hampton Inn. "We strive to offer our guests a memorable experience, and this accolade is evidence that our hard work is translating into positive reviews on TripAdvisor."

"TripAdvisor is delighted to celebrate the success of businesses around the globe, from Sydney to Chicago, Sao Paulo to Rome, which are consistently offering TripAdvisor travelers a great customer experience," said Alison Copus, vice president of marketing for TripAdvisor for Business. "The Certificate of Excellence award provides top-performing establishments around the world the recognition they deserve, based on feedback from those who matter most -- their customers."

[Text from file received from Hampton Inn Lincoln]