Agreement marks OSIP entry into the lodging industry
One Source Industries Promotions (OSIP), a division of One Source Industries (OSI) and leading provider of global supply chain management solutions, point-of-purchase displays, product packaging and turn-key corporate brand extension and custom promotions, today announced it has been named a qualified vendor of Choice Hotels International.
"We are very pleased that we will be joining the Qualified Vendor program at Choice Hotels to sell our promotional products. As a fully integrated, customer-focused company with a global network of resources, OSIP will provide branded promotional products to a network of over 5,000 Choice Hotels properties in the U.S. to help increase brand awareness among businesses and guests," said Joe Baksha, President and CEO of OSIP.
OSIP will assist Choice Hotels by building and maintaining an official "company store" website offering an extensive catalog of promotional items and gifts for associates and guests.
"The quality of the products is high, their execution is excellent and OSIP's pricing is very competitive. We look forward to a mutually beneficial relationship," said Karianne Cibello, Director, Business Development of Choice Hotels International.
"OSIP can supply everything from a simple logoed bag to elaborate, one-of-a-kind custom produced items. We handle the entire project from start to finish, starting with ideas and design and then moving to global and domestic sourcing, custom product production, project management, fulfillment and logistics. Our in-house customer service team manages the entire project, freeing up our clients to do what they do best – operate their business. It is this turn-key execution of large-scale branding and promotions that sets us apart in the industry," said Janet Sabato, Account Director for OSIP.
Baksha said the opportunity to work with Choice Hotels is an important step for the company. "The relationship with Choice Hotels marks our entry into the lodging industry and builds on the expertise we have developed with Fortune 500 companies in the cosmetics, consumer electronic products and apparel industries. The opportunity to work with one of the leading hotel chains in the world is a great partnership for OSIP," added Baksha.
About Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels International, Inc., franchises more than 6,100 hotels, representing more than 490,000 rooms, in the United States and more than 30 other countries and territories. The company's Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brands serve guests worldwide. In addition, via its Ascend Collection membership program, travelers in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean have upscale lodging options at historic, boutique and unique hotels. Additional corporate information may be found on the Choice Hotels International, Inc. Web site, which may be accessed at www.choicehotels.com.
About One Source Industries Promotions
One Source Industries Promotions, LLC (OSIP) is a division of One Source Industries (OSI), one of the nation's premier producers of award-winning point-of-purchase displays, custom packaging solutions and promotional programs. OSI services include strategic input, planning, concept, design, sourcing, manufacturing, testing, assembly, packaging, installation, measurement, warehousing, fulfillment and logistics, as well as promotional products. In addition to its Irvine, California, headquarters, other OSI facilities are located in Bentonville, Arkansas; Chicago, Illinois; Memphis, Tennessee; New York, New York and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit www.onesourceind.com or www.osipromotions.com.
Contacts:
One Source Industries Promotions
Joe Baksha
President and CEO
(949)
784-7205
