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ALL-SERVICES LODGING REPORT

MARINE CORPS LODGING HAS

“SUPERB” YEAR

Military Club & Hospitality spoke with Ric Pomeroy,
branch head, food, hospitality and commercial recreation,
about the previous year for NAF Lodging programs.

from the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute
(AHLEI). The staff members completed the Guest Service
Gold training and earned designation of Certified Guest Ser-
vice Professional. We couldn’t be more proud of the staff and
leadership within the Hospitality Division at MCB Camp
Pomeroy Lejeune. William Lowery serves as the director of hospitality,
Rick Young is the GM of Onslow Beach and Kristy Johnson
is the GM of Inns of the Corps Lejeune.
MCH: What were the highlights of Marine Corps Commu- The Marine Corps Recreational Lodging program operates
nity Services Lodging during fiscal 2017? Please explain. in some of the most picturesque locations in the world — on
the breathtaking beaches of Southern California, stunning
Pomeroy: 2017 has been a superb year for the Marine Corps landscapes of North Carolina, beautiful island settings on the
NAF Lodging programs by every measure! Service levels have Kaneohe Bay peninsula of Oahu, Hawaii, and in the serene
improved, as evidenced by rising guest satisfaction metrics San Bernardino mountains of California. All are available
that are near our all-time highs, and occupancy rates have for authorized patrons to make memories to last a lifetime.
also increased. MCCS TLFs outpace our competitors in oc-
cupancy market penetration on a regular basis in most markets
in which we operate. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, the MCH: Are there any new facilities that have opened up
dividend MCCS Lodging provides to MWR to enhance the recently or any planned to open or begin work on for fiscal
lives of Marines and their families has never been stronger. 2017 and beyond? What plans do you have for renovations
In April of this year, The Inns of the Corps Lejeune and during the next year?
the Onslow Beach Recreational Lodging Facility became the BUILT FOR THE OUTDOORS
BUILT FOR THE
BUILT FOR THE
BUILT FOR THE
Marine Corps Community Services’ first lodging properties Pomeroy: There are currently two new Inns of the Corps
to receive the “Certified Guest Service Property” designation projects and one Recreational Lodge project in develop-
• Arrives pre-wired, fully constructed, factory tested & ready to operate.Arrives pre-wired, fully constructed, factory tested & ready to operate.
ment. A new 72-room facility is planned •
for MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, Calif. It
• Highest energy effi ciency of any outdoor walk-in.Highest energy effi ciency of any outdoor walk-in.
will augment 35 existing guest rooms. Also •
planned is a 35-guest-room facility at Camp
• Custom color available at no additional charge.Custom color available at no additional charge.Custom color available at no additional charge.Custom color available at no additional charge.
Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. It will replace an • •
older facility and add needed inventory to •
• Antimicrobial interior standard on all units.Antimicrobial interior standard on all units.Antimicrobial interior standard on all units.
the base.
All The Inns of the Corps TLF’s incorpo- •
• Available in any size from 6’x6’ to 16’x65’.Available in any size from 6’x6’ to 16’x65’.Available in any size from 6’x6’ to 16’x65’.
•
• Seamless fi berglass interior and exterior.Seamless fi berglass interior and exterior.Seamless fi berglass interior and exterior.

Inns of the Corps Miramar
Inns of the Corps Quantico

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