February
12
logo Hailey
hailey@myerhotels.com
Myer Hotels
3601 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway
Branson, MO   65616

BRANSON, MO – The Comfort Inn West in Branson, MO will now be known as the Quality Inn West. The hotel is located at 3601 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway.

The Quality Inn West will remain a part of Choice Hotels International, Inc., and will continue to offer guests exceptional service with the same quality amenities. Choice Hotels is one of the world’s leading hotel franchisers and the Quality brand is their largest brand.

This hotel is a recipient of the 2015 Choice Hotels Platinum award for superior customer service and cleanliness, given out to the top 2% of hotels in the brand. “Our goal is to become the “Quality Inn of the Year”, just as we have done with our Comfort Inn hotels,” said Chris Myer, VP of Marketing.

Beginning the 2016 season, the hotel will feature all new suite rooms. This is on top of upgrades already made to its other rooms at the hotel. For an outside corridor hotel we believe our rooms will be the best in Branson, said Myer.

The Quality Inn West offers numerous amenities including: complimentary hot breakfast, free high-speed Internet, an indoor pool and hot tub, and more. The Quality Inn West is the closest hotel in Branson to Silver Dollar City and is within walking distance to multiple restaurants, theatres, and attractions.

Myer Hotels currently owns and operates two additional Choice Hotels in Branson, which are part of the Comfort Inn brand. Their names will not be affected by this change. Myer Hotels has continually been a top performer for Choice Hotels. In fact, Myer Hotels has won 6 “Comfort Inn of the Year” awards in the last 7 years.

About Myer Hotels
In the lodging business for over 48 years, the Myer family has actively contributed to Branson’s hospitality market for over 32 years and received numerous national awards. Myer Hotels includes the 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 Mtn. Drive. The properties emphasize excellent locations, countless amenities and exceptional customer service while focusing on great value in the upper mid-scale area. For more information about these hotels, please visit www.myerhotels.com.

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February
4

IMAX Laser Press Release Feb 4-2

BRANSON, MO – Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex opened its doors in October of 1993, featuring a state-of-the-art movie experience with IMAX® 15/70 film projection in one of the largest IMAX® theaters in the country. Nearly 22 years later, Branson IMAX has unveiled plans for a $1.7 million renovation and a new cinematic experience, IMAX® with Laser – IMAX’s next-generation digital laser projection system.

Sunday, January 17th marked the end of an era, the end of IMAX 15/70 film projection at Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex, but is also ushering in the most cutting-edge technology available to moviegoers today.

“It’s an exciting time for us and our community as we undergo major renovations to the IMAX theater,” says Randy Brashers, President of ITEC Attractions. “It has been and will always be our mission to provide the most unique moviegoing experience in the country for our guests. From the beginning, when we were one of the largest IMAX theaters in the country to today, soon to be one of the largest IMAX theaters in the country featuring the IMAX with Laser projection system.

“IMAX with Laser represents a quantum leap forward in cinema technology — providing audiences with the sharpest, brightest, clearest and most vivid digital images ever, combined with a whole new level of immersive audio. The technology will enable the Complex to deliver the full array of the highest-quality IMAX digital content available. This will not only further enhance The IMAX Experience® for its patrons, it will also offer the Complex a competitive advantage that can serve as a catalyst for future growth.

Designed from the ground up for IMAX’s largest screens, the dual 4K laser projection systems are equipped with a new optical engine and suite of proprietary IMAX technologies capable of projecting an image that fills the entire IMAX screen with maximum resolution and sharpness, unparalleled brightness with presentations in both 2D and 3D, industry leading contrast and an expanded color gamut that will allow film makers to present more vivid colors than ever before. Whites are whiter and blacks are blacker, noticeably sharper to the naked eye.
The new system also includes IMAX’s next-generation, 12 channel sound technology that delivers even greater power and precision for the ultimate audio immersion. IMAX with Laser delivers audiences unprecedented levels of brightness, contrast, color and sound.

In addition to projection and sound upgrades, the interior of the IMAX theater will undergo major enhancements to further provide guests with the most unique and comfortable movie experience. Ultimate premium seating will be featured in the theater with three styles of comfort. “Our VIP section will consist of oversized, zero gravity electric recliners, the premiere recliner with ergonomic luxury and comfort. It’s like bringing your favorite recliner from home to the movie theater,” says Mr. Brashers. “Our general admission seating will be upgraded to highback rockers and recliners, constructed with the same ergonomic style as our VIP seats”.

Another feature that guests will appreciate includes selecting your seats at the time of ticket purchase, either on-line or at the box office. Preassigned seating eliminates long lines and stampedes when the doors open for those Hollywood blockbusters and creates a more relaxing, pleasurable movie experience.

“Branson’s IMAX theater will be the biggest, brightest, best theater in the country for the ultimate cinematic experience,” says Paul Bluto, owner of ITEC Attractions.

Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex has closed the IMAX theater portion of the Complex with plans to reopen showcasing the new theater in mid-March.

Other aspects of the Complex including McFarlain’s Family Restaurant, shopping and the Elite Cinema III will remain open with “Winter Hours” throughout the renovations.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT IMAX LASER, PLEASE VIEW THE FOLLOWING:

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February
1

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Emergency Managers from Taney County including the Cities of Branson and Forsyth will be hosting a Severe Weather training seminar on Thursday, February 4 in the Performing Arts Center at the Forsyth Schools. The training will start at 6:30 pm and is provided at no cost and is open to the public. The devastating effects of severe weather are felt by citizens across the nation every year. “This includes thunderstorms producing damaging winds or flash flooding, to the extreme of a tornado as experienced over the past years by Taney County residents, visitors and businesses. “Locally trained citizens trained as volunteer weather spotters are great partners with Emergency Managers and National Weather Service Meteorologist to provide more timely and accurate warnings to the public,” stated Ted Martin, Branson’s Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director.
Storm spotters are local citizens and emergency responders who essentially provide the first line of information reporting weather development as systems approach or pass over local communities. “Sometimes seconds count — and that early spotting of severe weather could save lives,” stated Taney County Emergency Manager Chris Berndt. The three hour training program will be presented by a meteorologist from the Springfield National Weather Service. “This training will teach local citizens and emergency responders the basics of thunderstorm development, how to identify severe weather features including the development of storms that could produce tornadoes, how to report information, and basic weather safety,” added Berndt.
“This is a great training opportunity for local homeowners, business owners, resort managers, property maintenance personnel, students, and the list goes on,” added Martin. Those desiring to attend the training should park at the north side of the Forsyth Elementary building near the football field. For more information contact Branson Emergency Management at (417) 337-8584 or Taney County Emergency Management at (417) 546-7233.

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