Synonymous with "Hoosier Hospitality", General Hotels Corporation is one of Indiana's largest hotel management companies employing over 1,400 associates and representing nearly 1,800 sleeping rooms. We are a small company with a goal of providing one-on-one service to each and every visiting guest. We offer a full range of complete management services including accounting, human resources, training, sales, marketing and property maintenance. While General Hotels Corporation continues to look for new growth opportunities, the corporation chooses new ventures carefully as our emphasis is first and foremost on quality. This management approach has led our hotels to consistently receive numerous awards within their respective brands.

    The man behind the success story is James E. "Jim" Dora. Mr. Dora is sole owner of General Hotels Corporation. A 1958 Purdue University graduate, Jim Dora has worked in the hospitality industry since graduation. Deeply involved in the corporation and the community, Mr. Dora has been instrumental in the continued hospitality growth and excellence for which Indianapolis and the State of Indiana has become so widely recognized.


James E. Dora, Chairman of the Board
    A Purdue graduate, James E. Dora is the sole owner of General Hotels Corporation - and is general partner/principal owner of the three Holiday Inns, a Holiday Select, a Holiday Inn Express, a Crowne Plaza Hotel, two Homewood Suites by Hilton, a Courtyard by Marriott and a Hampton Inn managed by General Hotels Corporation. He has been involved in the development and opening of over 12 hotels as owner/developer prior to his involvement with the Intercontinental Hotel Group. Mr. Dora's properties have been ranked in the top 25 Holiday Inn Hotels in the world and have garnered several additional awards for design and service excellence. Mr. Dora is actively involved in the Indianapolis community, serving on various business and civic boards.

James E. Dora, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer
    A graduate of Purdue University, Mr. Dora oversees the corporation’s overall operation and is responsible for General Hotels Corporation’s long-term strategic planning. Along with managing capital construction projects, Mr. Dora is actively involved in InterContinental Hotels and Resort's International Association of Holiday Inn owner's organization and serves in numerous volunteer capacities within the Indianapolis community.

Richard A. Jett, Vice President of Finance and Administration
    An Indiana University graduate with a B.S. in accounting, Mr. Jett is responsible for finance, accounting and information technology areas for General Hotels Corporation's 10 hotels. Mr. Jett joined General Hotels Corporation in 1998 and is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Indiana CPA Society.

Glenn Brooks, Vice President of Sales and Marketing
    A graduate of Triton College, Mr. Brooks directs the daily sales efforts of the 10 General Hotels Corporation properties. Mr. Brooks is responsible for directing revenue management programs, reservation call center operations, development and execution of marketing plans along with the recruitment, training and supervision of the hotel sales teams. Mr. Brooks possesses over 28 years of hotel experience, most recently having held numerous sales, marketing and operational positions with Westin Hotels & Resorts. He is currently an active member and past President of the Indiana Meeting Professional International Chapter.

Chuck Summers, Vice President of Operations
    With over 17 years of progressive hotel management experience, Mr. Summers possesses a BS from Springfield College. Mr. Summers is responsible for the daily property management of General Hotels Corporation hotels to include P&L/expense budget control, vendor relationships, facility maintenance, adherence to service standards and recruitment, training and supervision of the hotel operation teams.



    Offering complete hotel management services, General Hotels Corporation presently operates 10 award-winning properties throughout central Indiana.

Courtyard by Marriott Kokomo

- 12 Platinum Awards
- 2 Chairman's Awards
- 9 Pineapple Awards
- 3 Teifel Awards
- 2 Check-In Companions
- 2 Breakfast Is King Awards
- Breakfast Mover Award
- Gold Award
- Quantum Checker Award
- Highest Overall Guest Satisfaction
- Outstanding Cleanliness
- Outstanding Maintenance and Upkeep Award
- Outstanding Attentiveness of Staff Award

Crowne Plaza Hotel And Conference Center at Historical Union Station

- Modernization Award
- Torchbearer Award
- Superior Award

Hampton Inn Lafayette

- Circle of Excellence Award

Holiday Inn East

- Top 50
- Superior Award
- Torchbearer Award

Holiday Inn Express South

- Excellent Quality Performer

Holiday Inn Select Airport

- Quality Excellence Award
- 1999 Members Choice Best Hotel Restaurant
- Superior Award
- Top 20 Outstanding Service
- Development Award
- Mobil Travel Guide 4 Star Award - Chanteclair
  Restaurant

Holiday Inn North

- Members Choice Best Overall Holiday
  Inn Hotel Worldwide
- Members Choice Best Overall Holiday Inn
  Hotel North America
- Quality Excellence Award
- Members Choice Best Overall Service Holiday
  Inn Hotel Worldwide
- Members Choice Best Hotel Restuarant
- Superior Rated Hotel
- Top 20 Torchbearer Award

Holiday Inn Terre Haute

- Quality Excellence Award
- AAA 3 Diamond
- Apple Club Restaurant
- Quality Excellence
- Superior Award
- Torchbearer Award
- Renovation Of The Year

Homewood Suites by Hilton at The Crossing

- President's Award
- Circle of Excellence
- Pinnacle of Excellence
- Hotel of Excellence

Homewood Suites by Hilton Lafayette

- Pinnacle of Excellence
- President's Award
- Hotel of Excellence




General Hotels Corporation is dedicated to the highest level of guest service delivered with warmth and friendliness to all guests and associates that come through our doors. Integrity and respect will be our guiding principles in all of our actions.


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