Renaissance Ranks as the #3 Resort in Europe by Condé Nast Traveler 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards Recognize Renaissance Tuscany Among the Best Resorts in the World

BARGA, (October 2016) – Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & Spa, a luxury Tuscan resort managed by Shaner Hotels, was recently named the #3 Resort in Europe and ranked #35 in the “50 Best Resorts in the World” in this year’s 29th annual Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.

Condé Nast Traveler is one of the world’s leading travel publications, with a total readership of more than three million. The awards recognize excellence in the travel industry and are commonly known as "the best of the best of travel." This year, more than 300,000 readers cast their votes for 7,300+ hotels. This is the first time that Renaissance Tuscany has earned a spot in the prestigious annual travel awards.

“We are thrilled and honored that Renaissance Tuscany has been voted one of the top properties in Europe, and worldwide, by Condé Nast Traveler’s readers,” said General Manager Georges Midleje. “This recognition is a testament to our team’s commitment to exceeding expectations and providing guests with a one-of-a-kind experience.”

Situated within the heart of Tuscany in one of the most undiscovered areas of Italy, the Serchio Valley, Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & Spa offers guests a truly authentic experience. Featuring 180 luxurious rooms and suites with sweeping panoramic views of the region and more than 18,000 square feet of event space, the property sets the stage for an unforgettable Tuscan retreat.

For more information on Renaissance Tuscany, visit www.renaissancetuscany.com.

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ABOUT RENAISSANCE TUSCANY IL CIOCCO RESORT & SPA Nestled on the hill of an expansive two-mile estate in the heart of Italy’s most beloved region, Tuscany, Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & Spa overlooks the mountainous Serchio Valley, one of the most unexplored areas of Italy. Here guests can discover nearby quaint medieval villages, Barga and , or travel within one or two hours to well-known city favorites, like Florence, , and Cinque Terre. Featuring 180 luxurious rooms and suites, as well as over 18,000 square feet of event space and the ability to accommodate up to 1,000 people, the property also offers a full-service spa, two restaurants and a bar serving local cuisine, two swimming pools, a health club, on-site cooking lessons, and varied excursions within the surrounding area.

ABOUT SHANER HOTELS Shaner Hotel Group is one of the foremost owner-operator companies in the hospitality industry with more than 50 hotel properties owned and managed across the U.S., Italy, and the Bahamas. New properties are constantly evaluated as the Shaner Hotel Group continues a conservative, yet opportunistic approach to growth. Shaner is an approved management company and franchisee of Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Hotels Corporation, Intercontinental Hotels Group, and Choice Hotels. For more information about the company and its divisions visit www.shanercorp.com.

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