Branson, Mo.- Myer Hotels, Branson’s Award-Winning Hotels Company, is pleased to announce that the Best Western Center Pointe Inn has completely reopened after the Feb. 29th tornado damage.
The Best Western Center Pointe Inn located on Highway 76 next to the Titanic Museum received moderate damage to one building and light damage to two other buildings. The hotel was one of the first hotels to reopen that received damage during the storm with half of the hotel opening the first part of June. The second phase of the hotel which included a comprehensive remodel of the interior corridor rooms commonly called Building C recently reopened.
“We are excited about the enhancements of the hotel,” said Chris Myer, vice president of marketing for Myer Hotels. “We believe our new rooms are some of the most outstanding rooms in Branson. Plus we were able to upgrade most of public amenity areas of the hotel as well. It’s like a new hotel. The guests are going to love it.”
“Local contractor, G. Oney and Associates, has done an excellent job helping us open as soon as possible. We are also thankful for the Fireman Fund Insurance Company for their responsive and cooperative approach.,” said Gail Myer, vice president of Operations. “We were able to keep our staff employed and they helped in the clean up and rebuilding process. We appreciate their hard work.”
The Best Western Center Pointe Inn has long been a favorite of Branson visitors due to its outstanding location right in the heart of Branson’s entertainment and excellent service. The hotel features a 164 rooms, indoor pool, outdoor pool, two hot tubs, and many other amenities. It is a Director’s Award-Winner from Best Western. You can visit Myer Hotels at www.myerhotels.com.
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Blunt: ‘Branson open for business’
Branson Tri-Lakes News - Announces Tuesday March 6th 2012
Sen. Roy Blunt several times repeated a phrase
area residents should be pleased to hear:“Branson is open for business.”
He said he saw several parking lots full of visitors during his tour of the city Saturday.
“It’s important to get that message out,” he said.
“Anybody that wants to come to Branson is going to have plenty to do.” ........Read More
Nothing is slowing the traffic to Branson Missouri as the Spring rolls in with sunshine and 70 degree days.
We were out on the town yesterday and spotted a few new restaurants and yogurt shops opening for business just as the spring traffic starts to flow into Branson. Shopping at the factory outlets and walking down on the Landing makes for an awesome afternoon in the sun. Stop by Andy's Custard for an afternoon treat. Don't forget to check out some of the great spring lodging deals at Myer Hotel properties in Branson. The number one hotelier in the area has multiple lodging locations all over town. Indoor pools are important for our spring break travelers and the kids pack their swimming suits to make sure they get to use them. While at one of the great Branson Best Westerns or Comfort Inns stop by the ticket outlet and check on this months show and attraction specials. For questions about lodging or shows call 800-443-8694.
September 18, 2011, Branson will once again host the K-Swiss Ironman event attracting athletes from across the globe. Athletes will begin the race with a 1.2 mile swim in Table Rock lake at Moonshine Beach, transitioning in the parking lot to a 56-mile bike ride through the beautiful Ozark hills, and finally begin and end the 13.1 mile run at Branson landing. Whether you are participating in the race or simply coming out to cheer on the athletes make sure you book your rooms at one of our 6 conveniently located Award Winning Branson Hotels: Best Western Center Pointe Inn, Best Western Music Capital Inn, Comfort Inn at Thousand Hills, Comfort Inn & Suites at Branson Meadows, Comfort Inn West, and Holiday Inn Express at Green Mountain Drive. All offer superb amenities and Branson package deals. If you would like to schedule a massage before or after the race, our dedicated staff will locate just the right therapist for you. Athletes and spectators alike will enjoy fine dining, shopping, countless Branson attractions, and the beauty of a fall weekend in the Ozarks. Call us today at 877-368-3782 for premier ticket information and best Branson lodging.
When we think of "Yakov," we generally think of extreme humor and explosive laughter! However, Yakov Smirnoff's talents reveal an artistic, insightful, and inventive element that far surpasses the stereotypical view of the comedian presented onstage in his Branson, Missouri theater. Yakov's Dinner Adventure is an adventure your family will not want to miss. Creating a fairy tale surrounding the compelling story of Marina & Andrei, two young Russian circus performers, Yakov crafts a beautiful love story with Russian dancers, the evil sister with her torches of fire, and a stunning ballet. Children will be thoroughly entertained by the blend of zany comedy along with the superb performance by national Unicycling Champion Anton Soumiatin, Alena Oulianova the Fire Eater, and much more! You will not be disappointed by the delicious meal prepared at the theater and served to you as you enjoy the show. The meal includes: Beef Brisket, Chicken A La Yakov, Potatoes, Vegetables, Bread, Strawberry Shortcake, Beverage and a Souvenir. (Child's meal features Yak in the Box - hot dog, nachos, Strawberry Shortcake and a Souvenir).
Featuring kid-friendly Branson Hotels with Indoor Pools, hot tubs, and a free hot breakfast, let one of our qualified staff members assist you with your Branson Package Deals today! Be sure to include Yakov's Dinner Adventure in your next visit to Branson. Call us today at 877-FUN-STAY.
Are you racking your brain trying to think of a great way to celebrate dad on Father's Day? Join us here in Branson and let us help you plan the perfect weekend. Located beside the Titanic Museum, the Best Western Center Pointe Inn is located in the heart of Branson's entertainment. Father's Day weekend, June 18 and 19, Bass Pro Shops will host their Father's Day Bass Pro Boat Show in the parking lot of the museum. Dad will be able to view some of the newest and fastest models on the market, including fishing, pontoon party boats, ski, and sport boats. As I've mentioned before, the Titanic Museum is free to children ages 4 and under. This unique attraction is shaped like the Titanic herself and was built half-scale to the original.
Plan on challenging Dad to a race around one of the 5 conveniently located Branson Tracks. You can buy your go pass at the hotel and save money at any of the Family Friendly go-kart tracks. Branson also showcases four outstanding golf courses and our award winning hotel, theComfort Inn at Thousand Hills located on Wildwood Drive, is adjacent to the beautiful Thousand Hills Golf Course. After a fantastic weekend like this, you can count on Dad taking you swimming in the indoor pool and relaxing in the hot tub back at the hotel. Each hotel offers iBranson Ticket Services to help you plan an incredible time for your family over Father's Day weekend -- call us today at 877-FUN-STAY (877-386-7829).
Featuring the final Branson museums, I want to highlight a few in Branson -- Venturing a few miles south of Branson to Point Lookout, the College of the Ozarks is home to several historic sites and this beautiful campus is a must see Branson attraction. The Ralph Foster Museum is dedicated to the history of the Ozarks and the Edwards Mill is a working mill powered by a 12-foot water wheel. Creating memories with your children would not be complete without teaching them about the men and women who have served our great country in all branches of military service. The Veterans Memorial Museum honors those who have provided the freedoms we enjoy today. Welcoming you at the front door is a full-size World War II P-51 Mustang fighter plane and inside over 2,000 military artifacts. Your hearts will be touched as you exit the museum after viewing the 15-ton bronze sculpture consisting of 50 life-size solders storming a beach. Names of the men and women who lost their lives serving our country line the walls throughout the museum. Our award winning Branson hotels are centrally located and will allow you easy access to all the fun things to do in Branson! Let our dedicated staff help you with all your vacation needs -- call us today at 877-FUN-STAY!
Our great service hotels strive to provide you with more than the best suites in Branson, Missouri -- we make your visit to Branson a favorable experience by offering in-house Branson attraction information and package deals. Our Comfort Inn West and Best Western Music Capital Inn will provide the launching pad for continuing your trek of Branson's 10 extraordinary museums!
The Harold Bell Wright Museum shares a location with the World's Largest Toy Museum, so after enjoying the nostalgia and fun of the toy museum, don't forget to visit the museum of the 20th century best selling American writer Harold Bell Wright. Local history will come alive as you view the antiques, gun collection, personal items, and manuscripts of Mr. Wright's books. And what child will not enjoy walking through the land of dinosaurs at the Dinosaur Walk Museum! Life-size sculptures will captivate the imaginations of children young and old! Located just 9 miles north of Branson, is the Bonniebrook -- The Home of Rose O'Neill mansion. This mansion was the favorite retreat of Rose O'Neill, world renowned artist, novelist, poet, and creator of the Kewpie Doll. Walk through the flower gardens and waterfalls on scenic trails surrounding this restored National Historic Site. As you can see, Branson has more to offer than just our award willing shows! Call 877-FUN-STAY and let our qualified staff get you started on creating great family memories with our Branson package deals!
The Titanic and the Hollywood Wax Museum are just two of the 10 Branson Museums worth viewing! Ripley's Believe It or Not has over 400 exhibits that will challenge your concept of truth and fiction. Children of all ages will enjoy a journey of discovery and entertainment through the wacky, fantastic exhibits in Ripley's Believe It or Not museum. The Branson Auto Museum features over 100 classic cars inside and 15-20 outside -- many that are available to purchase. As the inventory changes regularly, this is a museum worth visiting more than once. You will enjoy walking through the gift shop complete with automotive related items and viewing the display of rare and unusual toys in the Old Toys and More toy store.
You will want to include visiting the World's Largest Toy Museum on your trip. This museum is filled with toys dating as far back as the 1880's. What a fun way for parents and grandparents to show their kids some of the toys that entertained them as children -- toys without batteries! I'll share more on Branson museums to visit later, but don't forget how easy it is to secure Branson lodging specials and Branson package deals through our hotels. Comfort Inn West, Best Western Music Capital Inn, and Best Western Center Pointe Inn are all located at the center of the many attractions in Branson, Missouri. So give us a call today at 877-FUN-STAY (877-386-7829) and let us help you plan your next Branson vacation!
My son, Kyle and I went on a date to Billy Bob's restaurant last week. If you haven't eaten at Billy Bob's you are really missing out! Not only will you enjoy a world-class hamburger and fries, milkshakes, and limeades, you will dine in a relaxing, extraordinarily friendly atmosphere. Locals and regular guests to Branson are crazy about this little hamburger joint. While we were enjoying our hamburgers, we were also treated to an amazing Branson quartet -- the Cat's Pajamas when they walked into the diner and sang a couple songs to the crowd. The Cat's Pajamas is a group of 5 young men creating the sound of an entire band using only their voices. Featured in the third season of America's Got Talent, these guys will wow you with their high energy, humor, charm, and powerhouse voices. After touring worldwide for the past 5 years, they will be performing in the Dutton Theater from March through December 2011. The Dutton Theater is located on west highway 76 a few blocks from the Best Western Center Pointe Inn. Contact one of our staff members at 877-FUN-STAY (877-386-7829) and allow us to handle all your Branson entertainment needs and provide you with great service at our award-winning Branson hotels.
When choosing a hotel for a family vacation, business trip, or a weekend get-away, what do you look for? The answer to that question, I'm sure, will vary depending on budget, purpose, and whether you are male or female! But let's face it, if mama is happy, generally the rest of the family is happy. Myer Hotels has been in the lodging business for 44 years and has actively contributed to Branson's hospitality market for 28 years receiving numerous national awards. The six conveniently located award winning Branson hotels include: Best Western Center Pointe Inn, Best Western Music Capital Inn, Comfort Inn at Thousand Hills, Comfort Inn & Suites Branson Meadows, Comfort Inn West, and Holiday Inn Express Green Mountain Drive. Amenities include indoor pools and hot tubs, modern fitness facilities, game rooms, and a free hot breakfast. Oh, and lest I forget ... beautifully decorated rooms featuring comfy beds with lots, and lots, and lots of pillows. So the next time you are planning a stay in the gorgeous Ozarks -- contact us at 877-FUN-STAY You will be glad you did!
Let's face it, these economic times call for creative measures when planning family vacations and securing great family memories, and we want to help ease the strain of that pocket book! Each of our hotels features outstanding amenities making them great hotels for vacationing with your kids. Planning inexpensive family fun is not difficult in Branson. The Branson Titanic Museum, located west of Branson on Highway 76, is free to children 4 years old and younger. Shaped like the original ship, the museum offers a historic glimpse of the event of 1912. The Hollywood Wax Museum, a few blocks from the Titanic, is also free to children 4 and under. Recently renovated, the museum is devoted entirely to celebrity figures. Children of all ages will enjoy rubbing shoulders and sharing the spotlight with their favorite movie star! Branson offers lots of great values for families. Our Best Western Center Pointe Inn is the perfect location for treating your family to COUNTLESS fun things to do in Branson. Along with the museums, you won't want to miss visiting the nearby Branson Track and Tanger Outlet mall. Make sure you contact one of the iBranson offices located at each of our hotels for great Branson discount tickets. Call us today at 877-FUN-STAY for premier ticket information and Branson lodging specials!
Myer Hotels offers an in-house ticket service in each of our hotels. This free service is operated by Branson locals who know the city and its attractions well. We initiated iBranson Ticket Services nearly 17 years ago in an effort to provide our guests the tools to plan a stress-free vacation and to accommodate them with the best custom vacation available. iBranson Ticket Servicesw provides premier Branson Show and attraction tickets. Ask about our monthly specials and discounts. Located in the gift shop of each of our hotels, a dedicated iBranson staff is available to serve you upon your arrival or over the phone prior to reaching your destination. We understand that it’s not always easy to navigate your way through an unfamiliar city while trying to take it as much of the fun it has to offer! Our team will equip you with a daily plan so you won’t miss the outstanding attractions that brought you to the Ozarks. Timing is everything and they will assist you to insure you will make it to each event without missing an opening note! iBranson Ticket Services is just one more way Myer Hotels is able to offer unsurpassed service to our faithful guests!
This is an exciting event planned for Friday June 25th. We have two hotels very close the IMAX Complex. They are the Comfort Inn West and the Best Western Music Capital Inn.
Winter’s Bone, a movie filmed throughout Taney and Christian Counties, opens Friday, June 25th, 2010. The Branson Meadows Cinemas proudly announces the exclusive opening of the film and at the 7:30 PM showing will have local cast members there to meet and greet the audience viewers.
Confirmed is Shelley Waggener, who plays “Sonya” William White who plays “Blond” Valerie Richards who plays “Connie” Isaiah Stone who plays “Sonny” and Ashlee Thompson who plays “Ashlee”.
Tickets for the premiere and meet and greet are available now at the box office. For more information see our website, www.bransonmeadowscinema11.com. Beginning Friday, Branson Meadows Cinemas will play Winter’s Bone with a full schedule.
Winter’s Bone follows 17-year-old Ree Dolly as she sets out to track down her father who put their house up for his bail bond, then disappeared. If her quest fails, her family will be turned out into the Ozark woods. Challenging her outlaw kin’s code of silence and risking her life, Ree hacks through the lies, evasions and threats offered by her relatives and pieces together the truth.
Not only will guests enjoy local scenes and talent, but the film has generated incredible buzz and accolades on its merits. The film won the Grand Jury Prize as the best film at Sundance, along with the Waldo Scott Screenwriting Award. Rottentomatoes.com, a website which compiles critic reviews across the nation, lists the film as earning 100% positive acclaim. Many reviews call for Oscar nods or refer to
Winter’s Bone as the best film of 2010 so far.
Tickets for
Winter’s Bone go on sale Thursday, June 24th and are expected to sell rapidly. Guests should visit The Branson Meadows Cinemas, in The Shoppes at Branson Meadows, 4740 N. Gretna Road, Branson, MO 65616 or
www.bransonmeadowscinema11.com quickly to avoid being shut out of this event celebrating the Branson area’s amazing talent!
I am excited to report we've done it again. Myer Hotels of Branson is pleased to announce that three hotels, the Comfort Inn & Suites Branson Meadows, Comfort Inn at Thousand Hills and Comfort Inn West have been recognized by Choice Hotels International from over 4,800 U.S. franchised hotels for hospitality excellence.
The Comfort Inn & Suites Branson Meadows and the Comfort Inn At Thousand Hills Comfort s have been awarded the Choice Hotels International 2010 Platinum Hospitality Award. This award is given to the top 3% within the Comfort Inn Brand, and is awarded each year to those hotels that receive the highest ratings in guest satisfaction surveys, and score highest in the quality assurance review process. The Comfort Inn & Suites has been ranked #1 in the entire country for Comfort Inns for most of all last year. The Comfort Inn at Thousand Hills is ranked #10 in the entire country. This is based on over 1400 Comfort Inns across the country.
The Comfort Inn West has received the Choice Hotels International 2010 Gold Hospitality Award. This honor is given to the top 10% of all Comfort Inns within the United States. The Comfort Inn West was in the top 4% overall of all Comfort Inns. The hotel just missed getting the Platinum award.
We are very excited about all of our Choice hotels doing so well.
“Myer Hotels’ commitment to excellence and outstanding guest service has earned it this well-deserved recognition as three of the best hotels among the Comfort Inn brand,” said Steve Joyce, president and chief executive officer for Choice Hotels. “We are very proud to award these distinguished honors to the Comfort Inn & Suites, Comfort Inn At Thousand Hills and Comfort Inn West.
“We are committed to meeting and exceeding the lodging expectations of all guests who choose to stay at a Myer Hotel, “stated Gail Myer, Vice President of Operations. Chris Myer, Vice President of Marketing noted, “These awards testify to the fact that our hotel teams believe in our mission of ‘Friendly, Fantastic Service Always’ on a daily basis. We appreciate the teams’ effort at becoming a part of an elite group of hotels in the country and providing guests with great vacation experiences. Myer also added that the Comfort hotels have earned many awards in the past including the 2009 “Comfort Inn of the Year” at the Comfort Inn & Suites. ”
Branson, Mo.- Myer Hotels, Branson’s Award-Winning Hotels Company, is pleased to announce that the Best Western Center Pointe Inn has completely reopened after the Feb. 29th tornado damage. 
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