09/13/2024
News Release:
Local Hotel goes Local.
Cobblestone Hotel has a new name: “The Inn at Punxsutawney”
The name is new, however the ownership and operations are the same.
According to Beverly Fairman, chair of the board of investors, agreement with Cobblestone was up for review and during that process the local board determined to opt out of the franchise and become a locally operated as well as a locally owned facility. The major change is that the of supplying goods and services for operating the facility, and professional support services will be performed by local providers, hopefully providing a boost to the local economy.
During the last 10 years the hotel has been the main hospitality facility in the Punxsutawney vicinity. The facility was constructed in 2013 and operated as part of the Cobblestone franchise. Under the new name: “The Inn at Punxsutawney” it will continue to be owned by the same investors, operated under a board of local directors and managed by the same staff.
Greg Shaffer, hotel manager, reported that every effort to make the transition to The Inn at Punxsutawney as smooth as possible. This includes retooling the web page as well as the administrative processes, and reorientation of staff.
In addition to the name change, the facility is being “refreshed”. During the upcoming year, the facility will undergo a process to refresh the décor as well as replacement of furnishings. These changes will be accomplished with the least interruption in service.
“We will continue to provide a warm welcome for visitors and the public at The Inn at Punxsutawney,” said Fairman.
www.theinnatpunxsutawney.com
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