Holiday Inn Express & Suites Celebrates Renovations with Ribbon Cutting
Fort Pierre Economic Development Corporation held a ribbon cutting for the Holiday Inn Express to celebrate the beautiful new interior renovations completed early this year. Present were owner Rik Patel, HI General Manager De Costello, Mayor Gloria Hanson, FPDC Executive Director Dave Bonde, Fort Pierre Chamber Director Shane Kramme, Pierre Chamber Director Marci Anderson; Bank West Officers, Kyle Jacobsen & Andy Hubbart. who is Regional President of BankWest and a resident of the Ft Pierre community, Fort Pierre Tourism Directors Jasmine Fosheim & Cassidy Blade, FPDC Office Manager Sunny Hannum, HI Express employees, and Pierre Chamber employees.
The Holiday Inn Express was built in the 1960s and Rik Patel has owned it for seven years. The renovations are a huge upgrade from the bottom to the top with open spaces and light colors that bring a feeling of space and efficiency. The new meeting room is spacious and will hold up to 50 people, the pool area is inviting, and the overall look of the hotel is very modern, even futuristic.
Patel complimented his General Manager De Costello for a great job of leadership, keeping her staff together and for providing great customer service.
Dave Bonde thanked Patel saying, “The renovations are a great improvement for customers and reflect a big investment in Fort Pierre!” Mayor Hanson praised the staff for their loyalty during “the long, painful process of renovations.”
To take a tour of the renovations, attend the Holiday Inn Express Grand Opening Thursday, April 24, from 4-6 p.m.