Push-Ups at Stonehenge

The Challenge is on, Team. Who can beat a push-up photo at one of the greatest archeological sites in the world? Featured in said photo is none other than our fearless leader--Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Mr. Eric Terry (aka The Travelin' Texan) adorned in Benchmark Hospitality International's (in)famous Rally Cap. Who will rise to The Challenge first? Champ, I see your name all over this one. :)

I.M.

No squats again today! But pushups galore!

141 extra push ups is today's number. I don't know about everyone else, but I sure am getting buff! Great job!

Erika "Push Over" Ward

Greetings from Kuwait--prepare to be moved, Pushers!

Our fearless soliders heard of our Push-Up effort and sent this directly to Olivia Kiper (her brother is featured). Please note his note to his sis...

“K, so this one is pretty ridiculous! We're wearing 30lb body armor, Kevlar helmets, harnesses, chem suits, bio detection strips and reflective belts, and we were inside because it was a sand storm. Hope you like it.”

How's that for inspiration, Team! May we never whine over squats, holds, push-ups again unless we too tote 30+ pounds of extra weight in 100 degree temperatures in a sand storm.
If you are reading this, Christopher Slade and fellow comrades, we salute you and honor you beyond measure. Thank you for keeping us safe. Laura Neumann (aka Iron Maiden)

Only Pushers need to pay attention...

Unfortunately, we did not have any group room nights book yesterday, but we did book 209 transient room nights! So, on top of your regular 100, we will all be doing 109 more! Great job team!!

A note of gratitude to our Reservations and Group Sales Teams

Not every day does one get the honor of celebrating 277 Transient Rooms booked in one day (I believe it is a first in the history of CMR's 24-years). This... while simultaneously racking up 135 Group Rooms in that same 24 hours. I didn't want any of our Pushers/Wannabes to lose sight of the significant business accomplishment of these fine folks...while high-fiving each other on your athletic prowess to push yourselves beyond where many have never gone before. So, please accept my gracious appreciation for your peak season efforts. I will gladly push, squat, hold-- whatever you book, whenever you book-- if you keep rocking our world with your milestone achievements. Suffice to say, 135 seconds of wall squats completed (without breaking) and 277 push-ups have been executed. I may not be able to walk tomorrow or lift my arms above my head...but I'll be smiling. I am proud of you! I.M.

Pushing and Squatting number for today...

Great day for pushing and squatting! Push ups...wait for it...wait for it...177! This surpasses our previous record of 138! Squats are 135! Great job team! Directly for Laura "Iron Maiden" Neumann, she would like to know who completes their 277 push ups and 135 squats. If you are doing wall squats because of various ailments such as bad knees, your 135 seconds need to be done all at one time. If you are doing regular old fashioned squats, they can be done in segments. ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?! I can almost guarantee we will be in the sales office all day, completing our "tasks." So, join us if you would like, or just come in anytime and have us drop and do 20!

Erika "PushOver" Ward

Attention Pushers and Squatters!

It's a great day for bookings! Transient room nights booked 107 extra room nights over 100, so we all need to do 107 extra push ups. Group room nights booked 245, so we all need to do 245 squats! I don't know about all of you, but coming from a girl who hardly ever does squats, those are killer! Great job team, let's keep it up!

Erika "PushOver" Ward