HITS Ocala announces its 2010 Premier Lodging Partners

OCALA, FLORIDA (November 5, 2009)–The 2010 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit will be here before you know it and HITS’ Premier Lodging Partners look forward to providing their renowned southern hospitality as they ensure that your stay in Marion County is blue-ribbon worthy.
HITS is encouraging exhibitors to support its Official Lodging Partners when making lodging plans this year in order to ensure the best deals and rates. “All of these properties are spectacular,” said HITS’ Account Executive for Corporate Sponsorship Lisa Engel. “When staying in Ocala, you can’t go wrong when you stay with one of our partners.”

*Comfort Suites- Located down the street from HITS Post Time Farm, Comfort Suites provides complimentary deluxe continental breakfast complete with make-your-own waffles, as well as free wireless high-speed internet in every room and free local calls. Competitors can also work out in the exercise room and enjoy the outdoor heated pool and hot tub.

*Estates at Heathbrook-Do you need a short-term lease, unfurnished or fully furnished apartment home, but prefer not to stay in a hotel? You’ve never compromised what’s important, so why on earth would you start now? At The Estates at Heathbrook, you’ll find new, spacious house-style living and designer touches, with the comfort you deserve and a level of service that exceeds even your highest expectations. Live in the style to which you’re accustomed in their house-like floor plans, where you’ll whisk yourself from car to comfort thanks to their available attached garages. Estates at Heathbrook is located off of Highway 200, behind Dillards and Starbucks.

*Golden Palms- Located just down the road from HITS Post Time Farm, Golden Palms offers comfortable rooms, a variety of suites, high-speed internet, outdoor pool, guest laundry and plenty of room for truck and trailer parking. The hotel is also pet-friendly and offers both smoking and non-smoking rooms and 60 cable channels, including five HBO channels.

*The Hilton Ocala- Conveniently located off of Interstate 75 and Highway 200, The Hilton Ocala caters to the equestrian. Enjoy a sumptuous meal at Arthur’s restaurant, cocktails at Starting Gate Lounge and comfortable rooms in Hilton’s tradition. Suites with separate living quarters are available. The Hilton Ocala is pet-friendly and features an exercise room, heated outdoor pool, free high-speed internet, business center and dry cleaning services.

*The Ocala Marriott Group of hotels- All three properties (Residence Inn, Courtyard, Fairfield Inn) are located off of Interstate 75 on Highway 200 (exit 350). They are also in the heart of great dining and shopping and offer both moderate and premium lodging for competitors during their stay at HITS Ocala this winter. Each property is unique to the lifestyle you desire and offer varied amenities ranging from pet friendly, apartment-style living to an on-site restaurant and lounge to short walk proximity to area restaurants. Be sure to check each property to find the Marriott that suits your lifestyle.

*The Ramada Inn and Conference Center -Conveniently located at the intersection of Highway 27 and Interstate 75 on the way to HITS Post Time Farm! The hotel is pet-friendly and offers smoking and non-smoking rooms, free high-speed wireless internet, fitness room, guest laundry, heated outdoor pool, hot tub, business center, complimentary breakfast, bar with live entertainment on weekends and an onsite restaurant. There is also plenty of parking for trucks and trailers.

*Tuscany Place Apartments-Tuscany Place Apartments has corporate units available for HITS. Located in town, Tuscany Place is conveniently located behind the Paddock Mall and is convenient to dining, and entertainment. Situated in a park-like setting, on-site amenities include pool, hot tub, business center, 24-hour gym and is offering seven to 12 month leases for those looking for more of an extended stay.

Special rates, when offered, are listed on the lodging section of the HITS Website as well as pet friendly designations. Be sure to make your reservations early in order to obtain the best rates available and be sure to mention you are competing at HITS.

HITS, Inc. produces high-quality, international-level hunter/jumper horse shows. Based in upstate New York in the village of Saugerties, HITS has been producing shows since 1982 and is now a nationwide company with world-class circuits in California, Florida, Arizona, New York and Virginia. In 2010, HITS will take the industry to new heights when it hosts the $1 Million USGPL Grand Prix in Saugerties on September 12.

For more information and a complete schedule of classes and events, visit www.HitsShows.com

Media should contact the HITS Media Team at 845.246.8833 or e-mail Media_Info@HitsShows.com.
2010 Dates

Ocala January Classic
January 20-24 | Entry
Ocala January Festival
January 27-31 | Entry

Off-Week , February 2-7

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