Honored as a Highly Rated Restaurant as Reviewed by Travelers on the World's Largest Travel Site
ORLANDO, FLA. - July 10, 2012 - Westgate Smokehouse Grill, home to "Orlando's Best BBQ," announced today that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Approximately 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.
To qualify for the Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor. Additional criteria include the volume of reviews received within the last 12 months.
"We are pleased to receive the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence," said Mike Lodge, Director of Food and Beverage at Westgate Smokehouse Grill. "We strive to offer our customers a memorable dining experience with excellent food and superior customer service, and this accolade is evidence that our hard work is paying off."
"TripAdvisor is pleased to honor exceptional businesses for consistent excellence, as reviewed by travelers on the site," said Christine Petersen, president of TripAdvisor for Business. "The Certificate of Excellence award gives highly rated establishments around the world the recognition they deserve. From exceptional accommodations in Beijing to remarkable restaurants in Boston, we want to applaud these businesses for offering TripAdvisor travelers a great customer experience."
Located at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa, the award-winning Westgate Smokehouse Grill is "home of Orlando's Best BBQ." The Smokehouse Grill's savory barbecue has been voted the best in Orlando by readers of AOL City Guide and the editors of I Love Orlando magazine. In addition, Westgate Smokehouse Grill was awarded the Best BBQ Award at the 2008 Gatlinburg Rib Fest! Westgate Smokehouse Grill is famous for its St. Louis-style ribs, which are rubbed with spices and smoked low and slow over hickory for four hours. The Westgate Smokehouse Grill is open daily for breakfast and dinner. A convenient take-out and resort delivery service that features all of the menu items is available. The Smokehouse Grill also offers a children's menu.
The largest privately owned timeshare company in the world, Westgate Resorts features luxury resorts in premier travel destinations throughout the United States such as Orlando, Florida; Park City, Utah; Las Vegas, Nevada; Gatlinburg, Tennessee; Branson, Missouri; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Williamsburg, Virginia; Miami, Florida; Mesa, Arizona; and Tunica, Mississippi. Founded in 1982 by David A. Siegel, Westgate Resorts develops and operates uniquely themed destination resorts that include luxurious accommodations, destination health spas, water parks, restaurants and retail shopping outlets. For more information about Westgate Resorts, visit http://westgateresorts.com.
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*Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, Worldwide, January 2012
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