Bristol Hotels & Resorts Signs New Contract With Nasco Supply Company.DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 26, 1999-- Bristol Hotels & Resorts (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :BH), one of the largest independent hotel operators in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , has signed an open-ended contract this week with Nasco Supply Company, a leading vendor of quality hotel housekeeping A set of instructions that are executed at the beginning of a program. It sets all counters and flags to their starting values and generally readies the program for execution. products. Under the terms of the contract, Bristol will purchase all room linens Linens are fabric household goods, such as pillowcases and towels. Originally, many, such as bed sheets and tablecloths, were made of linen. Today, the term "linen" has come to be applied to all related products even though most are made of cotton, various synthetic from Nasco. Although this is an open-ended contract, Bristol management says they expect it to be a long-term one. The contract covers all 115 Bristol hotels. "One thing we are trying to do is be consistent with our linens," said Sharon Beach, Bristol's vice-president of purchasing. "Previously, we had consistency problems because our linens came from several different mills. With Nasco, we are able to specify Martex-labeled terry. Because this brand is heavily marketed and available in retail stores, Martex will be a highly recognizable name to our hotel guests. "We are looking forward to this new relationship and believe it will be beneficial to both Bristol and Nasco," added Ms. Beach. "Bristol's cost of goods will decrease, product consistency will be maintained, and service issues will be resolved. Nasco's competitiveness will be strengthened when Bristol's 30,000 plus rooms come on board. Both companies will commit to continuous improvement." Dallas-based Bristol Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:BH) is one of the largest independent hotel operators in the United States and operates the largest number of Bass Hotels & Resorts branded hotels in the world. Bristol's 115 hotels include more than 30,000 rooms in 27 states and Canada. The company's hotels operate primarily in the mid-priced to upscale segments of the industry and are located in 19 of the top 25 lodging Lodging or holiday accommodation is a type of accommodation. People who travel and stay away from home for more than a day need lodging mainly for sleeping. Other purposes are safety, shelter from cold and rain, having a place to store luggage and being able to take a markets in the United States. Bristol operates nearly 90 Crowne Plaza This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. and Holiday Inn properties and is a leading franchisee in Bass' $1.5 billion modernization modernization Transformation of a society from a rural and agrarian condition to a secular, urban, and industrial one. It is closely linked with industrialization. As societies modernize, the individual becomes increasingly important, gradually replacing the family, program. By the year 2000, Bristol will have overseen the investment of $400 million in the redevelopment of Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn hotels. Bristol offers additional information and reservations capability on its pages on the World Wide Web -- http://www.bristolhotels.com. |
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