FEATURED GUEST: QAVIA LOPEZ, FLORIDA GATORS WOMEN'S TENNIS

FEATURED CAMELLIA ROSE INN GUEST: QAVIA LOPEZ, FLORIDA GATORS TENNIS

Qavia Lopez at The Camellia Rose Inn in Gainesville, FL

We were thrilled to welcome University of Florida's Tennis Great, Qavia Lopez to the Camellia Rose Inn this week!


Qavia is one of our StayGainesville R.E.P. Program members and earns discounts for herself, family and friends at our properties. We want to honor our Gainesville greats by partnering with them so that their family members can stay in the best properties in Gainesville. No more cookie-cutter hotels for our UF athletes. We offer 2 beautiful Inns in downtown Gainesville, as well as homes and condos near UF Campus.


StayGainesville and Camellia Rose Inn owners, Susannah Peddie, had the pleasure of personally welcoming Qavia to the Inn on Monday night. We were thrilled to welcome her!


Qavia's comments after her stay: "The Inn was great! It was very homey, and the breakfast was amazing. Thank you so much for the hospitality!" Thank YOU, Qavia, for staying with us!


Learn all about UF's talented Qavia (Source: https://floridagators.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/qavia-lopez/16283):


  • Top-ranked recruit in the nation for 2023 women's tennis class
  • Babola No.1 recruit in the nation 
  • Earned five-star and blue-chip honors
  • Holds a No. 19 career best international tennis federation ranking
  • Reached the semi-finals of the 2022 J1 Nottingham, JB1 Indian Wells, and JA Criciuma tournaments 
  • Participated in the 2022 Wimbledon Junior Championships and 2022 Junior Australian Open 
  • In doubles competition she has claimed four titles, winning the 2022 JB1 Indian Wells title, 2021 JB1 Nicholasville and JB1 San Diego titles and 2020 J3 Lousada title 


Follow Qavia on InstaGram: https://www.instagram.com/qavia.lopez/?hl=en


Learn more about our REP Program


Gator athletes are welcome to apply using the form on the StayGainesville REP Program information page.


StayGainesville Launches StayGainesville REP Program: Rewarding Support for University of Florida Athletes


GAINESVILLE, FL (April 22, 2024): Today, StayGainesville, a leading provider of temporary housing solutions in Gainesville, Florida, announces the launch of the StayGainesville REP (Refer, Earn, Post) Program. This innovative program aims to support University of Florida (UF) student-athletes and their families visiting Gainesville for athletic events. Student Athlete Program (staygainesville.com).


Understanding the Needs of Student-Athletes:


StayGainesville recognizes the unique challenges faced by UF student-athletes and their families. During busy athletic seasons, families may need comfortable and convenient housing for short-term stays. StayGainesville offers a wide range of accommodation types from large family homes to quaint bedrooms in our StayGainesville Inn properties, The Laurel Oak Inn and the Camellia Rose Inn. 


StayGainesville offers a wide range of fully-furnished rental properties, strategically located near UF's athletic facilities. Their rentals provide a comfortable and convenient home away from home, equipped with amenities to ensure a relaxing stay.


The StayGainesville REP Program:


The StayGainesville REP Program provides a win-win situation for UF student-athletes and their families. Here's how it works:


UF student-athletes: Athletes can easily refer their families and fans to StayGainesville for temporary housing needs while earning monetary rewards based on number of nights stayed and promotion of StayGainesville on their social media accounts.

Families: Families receive a significant discount on their stay at any StayGainesville rental property. This discount ensures comfortable and convenient housing at an affordable price. 

 


Become a StayGainesville Ambassador:


For Athletes looking to earn higher rewards and show their support for local Gainesville businesses, StayGainesville has a Student Ambassador program that entails participating in local events supporting the thriving Gainesville community. Ambassadors will also have access to the catalog of StayGainesville Experience partnerships offering discounts on local goods and services usually reserved for Guests at a StayGainesville property.


A Commitment to Supporting UF's Finest:


"We are thrilled to launch the StayGainesville REP Program," says CEO, Susannah Peddie. "UF student-athletes dedicate themselves to excellence, and we want to ensure their families have a comfortable and supportive environment during visits. This program allows us to give back to the UF community and athletes while providing exceptional housing solutions."


Contact:


Susannah Peddie, CEO

StayGainesville

info@staygainesville.com

www.staygainesville.com


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