Hodja Inn: providing the best in Air Force Lodging Published July 26, 2007 By Tech. Sgt. Brian Jones 39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- It's been said that success breeds success. This statement couldn't be truer when considering the accomplishments of the 39th Services Squadron Hodja Inn staff. Since winning the 2006 Air Force Inn Keeper Award, the Hodja Inn Team has continued to make improvements and implement programs to help ensure the best possible lodging experience for their customers. Recent upgrades have included new furnishings in the inn's business center, the creation of an Internet lounge, new outdoor carpeting and a complete overhaul of the Visiting Officer's Quarters. "It's a quality of life issue," said Christine Frazier, lodging manager. "We are constantly looking to improve our facilities ... striving to make things better for our customers." Another recent project revamped the day room in the Visiting Airmen's Quarters with new couches, poker tables, dart boards, bar stools and a big screen television. "(The VAQ) is the building that gets the most use," said Ms. Frazier. "It's where many of the TDY Airmen hang out." To help visiting Airmen, and all Hodja Inn patrons, make the best use of the facility, lodging guests can sign out darts, barbecue kits and poker sets free of charge from the front desk. "People don't tend to travel with those things," said Ms. Frazier. "You don't want Airmen having to go out and buy things they aren't going to take with them." In addition to programs to assist traveling Airmen, the Hodja Inn also provides services for families in transition including "kid kits" containing coloring books and toys and a linen loan closet for families coming and going from Incirlik. Further projects are under way or scheduled to begin in the very near future consisting of the addition of wireless Internet service in all rooms by the end of August, renovations in the Distinguished Visitor Quarters and $1.8 million in improvements to the VAQ. The inn's 379 rooms and 538 bed spaces have accommodated 143,000 visitors in the past year. And while renovations and program improvements help make customers more comfortable, it's the Hodja Inn staff that ensures all visitors are well taken care of. "More than the facility upgrades, it's the people," said Ms. Frazier. "We don't have the newest facilities, but our customer service is second to none. The people are what make us a success." For more information on Air Force lodging, visit http://dodlodging.net. Airmen can also make lodging reservations by calling 1-888-AFLODGE.