Washington, D.C. – La Quinta Inns & Suites, a long-time supporter of U.S. military veterans and their families, has joined forces with Student Veterans of America (SVA) as they work together to empower 1.1 million student veterans during their journey to, through, and beyond higher education. 
 
La Quinta designed a special discount program where student veterans from over SVA 1,500 chapters can apply a discount code for up to 12 percent off their room rate when staying at any of La Quinta’s 800 plus hotels. To encourage the organization’s mission of providing student veterans the resources, support, and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and beyond, La Quinta will donate 10 percent of the room stay proceeds to help fund the valuable programming, leadership training, and scholarships SVA provides. SVA is a gold-star certified non-profit by GuideStar®. 
 
“La Quinta is well-known for its commitment to hiring veterans and military family members, and SVA is pleased to launch this new partnership, providing cash-strapped student veterans a military-friendly option as they travel for educational conferences, job interviews, and family vacations,” said James Schmeling, SVA’s Executive Vice President. “With La Quinta as an official hotel partner of SVA, we can better support our traveling student veterans as they work to achieve their career aspirations.”
 
“We’re honored to support the SVA with this special discount program to further the mission and goals of its members,” said Derek Blake, La Quinta’s Vice President of Marketing and Military Programs. “We want them to also take advantage of our La Quinta Returns Military Rewards program that provides exclusive benefits and savings to members of the military and their families.”
 
La Quinta also recently established the La Quinta Salutes Military Business Resource Group to provide civilian and military-affiliated team members opportunities to connect through social and professional activities.
 
Additionally, La Quinta’s talent acquisition team actively engages in the Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program, allowing active duty military to experience firsthand La Quinta’s corporate culture and management training. 
 
For more information about the discount program and to make a reservation, visit www.lq.com/sva12.

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About La Quinta
La Quinta Holdings Inc. (LQ) is a leading owner, operator and franchisor of select-service hotels primarily serving the upper-midscale and midscale segments. The Company’s owned and franchised portfolio consists of approximately 900 properties representing over 87,500 rooms located in 48 states in the U.S., and in Canada, Mexico, Honduras and Colombia. These properties operate under the La Quinta Inn & Suites®, La Quinta Inn® and LQ Hotel® brands. La Quinta’s team is committed to providing guests with a refreshing and engaging experience. For more information, visit www.lq.com/military.

About Student Veterans of America
Student Veterans of America (SVA) is the country’s premier organization for student veterans. SVA supports all veterans through their transition from the military, educational advancement, and career growth. SVA represents a network of 1,500 chapters on campuses in all 50 states and four countries representing over 700,000 student veterans at those colleges and universities. SVA is Gold Certified by Guide Star and was named Non-Profit of the Year by HillVets. For more information, visit us at www.studentveterans.org.