Leading national upper midscale and locally based hotel brand, Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM, celebrated its 25th anniversary in the Rotunda at Mall of America® by hosting the ultimate surprise party, with three pop-up celebrations, on Wednesday, August 15.
When three adventurous Mall of America patrons unlocked a special door set up in the rotunda, they triggered surprise parties complete with brand ambassadors handing out cookies made by local non-profit Cookie Cart and special performances by the River City Rhythm drumline. The lucky winners were Bruce DeMorrow of Woodbury, Minn., Therese Feltes of Minneapolis, and Amber Marie Koecher of Stacy, Minn., all of whom received 25 free nights from Country Inns & Suites. Plus, hundreds of lucky observers won prizes, including free nights at Country Inns & Suites, gift bags and more.
Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, first opened Country Inns & Suites in Burnsville, Minn., on September 7, 1987. Over the past 25 years, Country Inns & Suites has grown into a leading upper midscale brand with more than 480 properties worldwide and growing.