Mr. Robert Allen

On most mornings and afternoons at the Greenbelt Marriott, you won't find General Manager Robert Allen or Assistant General Manager Derwin Swann at their desks.
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"Our guests like our Lobby Tradition Hour, and it's become a staple of doing business for us at the Greenbelt Marriott," explains Mr. Allen. "It gives us a chance to greet our hotel guests, hear what they liked about their stay and what we need to do better. It gives us a chance to correct anything they may be concerned about while they are still in the hotel and make it right.

"Mr. Marriott, our chairman set the standard over 50 years ago by taking great care of our associates, so they will take great care of our guests," said Mr. Allen. "That philosophy works for us here at the Greenbelt Marriott, and we believe that's partly why our guests keep coming back."

What is the secret to keeping rooms full? Mr. Allen says it's the repeat business that they get from government and corporate travelers and families. In fact, government travelers make up almost 30 percent of the hotel's business, with other work-related guests making up about 64 percent.

"Employers have learned about the value we offer," says Mr. Allen. "The Greenbelt Marriott was named Marriott Hotel of the Year in 2007. Corporate staff can enjoy their stay with us in our newly renovated rooms, with our new plug-in technology that allows for easy connectivity for iPods, MP3 players, and computers for less than the cost of a room at many lower quality hotels. There also is complimentary wireless internet within the lobby for those who enjoy working outside of their room."

According to Mr. Allen, the Greenbelt Marriott offers the most generous government package in the DC metro area with numerous perks for the hotel's guests from NASA, the IRS, FDA, USDA and others. These are travelers who commonly stay for long periods of time, so the hotel staff has gone out of their way to provide a family-like atmosphere, including homemade cookies in the evenings.

The Greenbelt Marriott has also carved out a niche for itself among families. "Our vacationing families tell us they come to the Greenbelt Marriott because of our larger rooms, in-room technology, and refrigerators in every room. We also offer free shuttle service to the Metro for easy access to downtown," says Mr. Allen.

However, general manager Robert Allen says if the "Real World" connection will get customers to come inside for a look around, "we hope they stay for lunch."
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Allen, who is also Rio's director of corporate expansion, says the company considered several states for the seventh Rio, but chose Austin because, as a growing college town, it is a good fit for the restaurant.
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"Austin just felt right to us," Allen says, adding that owner Pat McGaughran is from Texas.
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Though Rio Grande faces competition from dozens of Austin-based Tex-Mex restaurants, Allen and Sullo say they can win over customers by shying away from food trends as the company eats up its share of Texas' $30 billion restaurant industry.

General Manager: Robert Allen

"We are excited to see the first Drury Inn & Suites in South Carolina open its doors," said Robert Allen, General Manager.

- Robbie Allen, General Manager.

Robert Allen is general manager of Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant at 301 San Jacinto Blvd.
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However, general manager Robert Allen says if the "Real World" connection will get customers to come inside for a look around, "we hope they stay for lunch."
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Allen, who is also Rio's director of corporate expansion, says the company considered several states for the seventh Rio, but chose Austin because, as a growing college town, it is a good fit for the restaurant.
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"Austin just felt right to us," Allen says, adding that owner Pat McGaughran is from Texas.
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Though Rio Grande faces competition from dozens of Austin-based Tex-Mex restaurants, Allen and Sullo say they can win over customers by shying away from food trends as the company eats up its share of Texas' $30 billion restaurant industry.

"Throwing spare change into our large fountain made famous by MTV's The Real World: Austin, has become a popular tradition by our guests since we opened our doors earlier this year," said Robert Allen, general manager of the Rio.

General manager Robert Allen said: 'Quality finish is paramount.No job is too big or too small and products are supplied bundled, wrapped and with customised labelling if needed.

'Special profiles are no problem, as we have the technology,' he added. 'A four-day service is available on standard items and one week on bespoke profiles.'

Weinig equipment

Virtually all the key production equipment installed at Lisbellaw is from Weinig.There are four automatic planing and moulding lines, one of which was installed only last year; a total of six heavy duty moulders ­ one has 300mm (12in) wide capacity and operates at speeds up to 120m/min; and the lines have facilities for stacking, bundling, strapping, wrapping and labelling.

The Weinig moulders in the mechanised lines are engineered for quick setting up and achieving a high quality surface finish.