ST. JAMES HOTEL EARNS 2013 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE

RED WING, MN – 7 June, 2013 – The historic St. James Hotel in Red Wing today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Only the top-performing 10 percent of businesses listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.

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.

“St. James Hotel is pleased to receive a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence,” said Michael McKay, General Manager at St. James Hotel. “We strive to offer our customers 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.”

About St. James Hotel

St. James Hotel is located on the beautiful Mississippi River in Red Wing, Minnesota. It is the home of 62 guestrooms, 14 meeting rooms and three dining venues, and is a popular venue for business meetings, company retreats and weddings. The hotel opened on Thanksgiving Day in 1875 and is a member of Historic Hotels of America®.

Phone: (800) 252-1875; Email: info@st-james-hotel.com; Website: www.st-james-hotel.com

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