2024 “General Managers To Watch” Award Winners Announced By Questex’S Hotel Management

2024-10-17 06:30:50

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Questex 's Hotel Management today announces winners of the annual“GMs to Watch” award, showcasing creative, resilient and dynamic leaders in the hospitality industry.

Each year, Hotel Management opens its call for nominations to the greater hospitality industry to nominate those who deserve widespread recognition. This year, more than 60 nominations were received, and 25 professionals were chosen by Hotel Management's senior editorial staff for their dedication and outstanding achievements.

The 2024“GMs to Watch”:

Ebrahim Ansari, Dual General Manager, Le Méridien & AC Hotel Denver Downtown

Julian Arredondo, General Manager, Origin Hotel Austin

Bob Cosgrove, General Manager, Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

John Deck, General Manager, AC Hotel - Greenville, S.C.

Marco Diaz, General Manager, Courtyard Madison West/Middleton

Mark Fischer, General Manager, The Liberty Hotel

Ravi Gaur, General Manager, The Westin Alexandria Old Town

Sabrina Graves, General Manager, B Ocean Resort

Hazel Hagans Farris, General Manager, Le Méridien Washington, D.C., The Madison

Michael Hammes, General Manager/VP, Massanutten Resort

Kate Higgins, General Manager, Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection

Kevin Hill, General Manager, Crowne Plaza Atlanta NE - Norcross

Kattie Killion, General Manager, Home2 Suites Bloomington, IN

Brittany Lagassee, General Manager, Residence Inn Jacksonville Mayo Clinic Area, Jacksonville, Florida

Melissa Martinez, General Manager, The Candlewood Suites

Robert Newton, Dual General Manager, Hampton Inn & Home2 Suites Tampa Downtown Channel District

Cody Odom, General Manager, Hotel Indigo New Orleans French Quarter

Didier Quintana, General Manager, Hilton Cabana Miami Beach Resort

Francesca Ramirez, General Manager, Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Gil Reyes, Regional General Manager, The Westin Sarasota

Kali Russell, Dual General Manager, LaQuinta Inn & Suites and Comfort Suites, Springfield

Andrea Smith, General Manager, Homewood Suites by Hilton Orland Park

Nick Solomon, General Manager, The Scottsdale Resort & Spa, a Curio Collection Resort by Hilton

Donnamarie Stidum, General Manager, Home2Suites

Carissa Taylor, General Manager, AC Hotel Fort Worth Texas

“Recognized for their strategic leadership and hands-on approach, general managers are the backbone of a thriving hospitality operation. GMs play a pivotal role in shaping guest experiences, ensuring operational excellence and driving financial performance,” said Jennifer Glatt, Content Director and Editor-in-Chief with Questex Hospitality and Hotel Management.“Their ability to lead, adapt and maintain high standards is crucial to a hotel's success. Hotel Management congratulates its 2024 class of GMs to Watch.”

The 2024“GMs to Watch” winners are featured online in the November/December issue of Hotel Management. Visit to learn more.

About Hotel Management, a Division of Questex Hospitality Group
Hotel Management media and events creates content for the hospitality ecosystem with one shared goal of operating hotels efficiently and profitably. Hotel Management is a leading B2B centralized source for the latest news, trends and analysis across the hospitality industry. Stay up to date on breaking news in global and local development, technology, investment, operations, food & beverage, design and more.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer . Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better : travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer : life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences . We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

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