The Sagamore Awarded SafePlace Lodging Accreditation - Famed Adirondack Resort Demonstrates Commitment to Highest Safety and Security Standards

"Travelers today are seeking not only luxurious but secure environments," said S. Lee Bowdon, Managing Director of The Sagamore. "Accreditation lets our guests know that we are meeting those concerns. The SafePlace mark will allow us the opportunity to promote our resort as a superior vacation oasis. We are honored to be a SafePlace-accredited lodging facility."

SafePlace Accreditation is granted only to those facilities that have demonstrated measurable compliance with the requirements of the firm's accreditation program.

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SafePlace Accreditation requirements encompass a wide variety of codes, standards and recommended practices for fire, security, health and life safety features. Requirements include, but are not limited to, fire protection measures such as alarm and sprinkler systems; security measures such as electronic guest room locking and the use of video surveillance; and health and life safety measures with regard to housekeeping, water/air quality and food handling and storage. Accreditation requirements also include vigilant employee analysis and education protocols including background checks and drug testing as well as emergency management training.

"We are delighted to welcome The Sagamore to the growing roster of lodging facilities that have earned SafePlace accreditation for safety and security," said John C. Fannin, III president and CEO of SafePlace Corporation. "The Sagamore is a prime example of how an historic resort hotel can provide its guests, visitors and employees with the best in safety and security protection while maintaining its unique warmth and character."

About SafePlace Corporation - SafePlace Corporation is the independent provider of safety accreditation of lodging, health care, educational, assisted living communities, commercial buildings and other occupancies where the safety of people is a concern. The requirements of SafePlace® Accreditation are primarily based upon the fire protection, security, health and life safety provisions of selected nationally recognized codes, standards and recommended practices. SafePlace® Accreditation provides the public with an independent source of information regarding the relative safety of one building or facility over others. SafePlace® Accreditation provides the owners of accredited facilities with opportunities to promote the superior safety of their facility to the general public. For more information about SafePlace Corporation visit .

About The Sagamore - The Sagamore is a year-round luxury resort located on Lake George in the heart of the New York's Adirondack Mountains. Originally built in 1883, the resort, which has had a varied and colorful history, underwent a $75 million restoration and opened for the fourth time in 1985. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the 350-room resort is equipped with state-of- the-art conference facilities available for small, medium or large meetings. For information about the Sagamore visit: .