The Battle of the “Road Warrior”

It is 5:30 AM, and thousands of sales/marketing reps wearing dark grey and pinstripe suits carrying their briefcase reading Sunday night’s emails on their phones getting ready to travel to this week’s destination for business.  They are called "road warriors" because they battle other “warriors” through airports, renting cars, eating on the run and experiencing all kinds of hotels to rest their battled scarred body.  This is a tough and dedicated group that leaves their families and comfort of their homes for 40 weeks of the year with nothing to show, but a paycheck at the end of each month.  If their trips were successful most of the year, their reward will be a hefty bonus come year end, and allow them to start all over the doing the same thing the following year.  That is why it is so important to find a great place at the end of each day to recharge their batteries and wind down in a comfortable stress free environment that gives them the same relaxation they have back home.

 If service is below standard, and amenities don’t exist in their hotel of choice, you can bet their sales will not be strong and their battle will be lost.  If the pool is not the right temperature, and there isn’t a place to work out, their chiseled bodies will turn to flab, making it tougher to clash with the physically fit.  If the food which is served is no better than what can be bought out of a vending machine or local gas station then these warriors are at a disadvantage to their counterparts who are receiving good nutrition. These are the perils of a “Road Warrior”.

A wise man once said, “If you stay in a cheap no frills hotel, you will be surrounded by people who don’t value themselves.  However, if you take care of yourself, you will have energy the next day, and be in the company of like-minded “warriors”.
 
“Warriors” want to walk through the door of the hotel and be greeted with a warm soothing smile and even called out by their name.  They want to open the door to their residence for the week, and know that the rooms have been carefully set up to meet their expectations.  They want to be able to dine the in-house restaurant, and savor food that was prepared so that each bite was better than the last.  And to top it off, they look to quench their thirst with a nice selection of suds that allows them to boastfully invite guest to share in their delight. There has to be free wireless with a strong connection, so they are prepared to communicate at a moment’s notice, and if they are in need of any “extra” attention they will be provided such with a simple reply of, “My pleasure, is there anything else I can do to make your stay better?”  These are just some of the needs to keep a “Road Warrior” in topnotch shape for the battles that lay before them.


The best hotels are the ones that cater to the men and women who are conducting business, and the couple who are enjoying a nice vacation.  However, neither part will know of each other because they feel their stay was designed especially for them.

The Clarion Lake Erie and Bel-Aire Conference Center located at 2800 West 8th Street in Erie, Pennsylvania is the exact place that meets all of the “Road Warriors” needs.  It is a three generation family owned property that understands the desires of their guest, and they pride themselves on exceeding every expectation.  You can see the Schwab’s, the owners of this specialized hotel, days and nights inspecting their service assuring “Excellence” for everyone. This award winning hotel is truly Erie’s finest hotel.