Hotel Association of Greater Dallas holds inaugural Award Gala

by PegNews wire

On November 10, the Hotel Association of Greater Dallas held its inaugural HOSPY’s Award Gala at the Hilton Anatole Hotel Dallas. The HOSPY award recognizes the contribution of an individual or organization to the industry over the past year.

The following 15 awards of the evening were presented:

* Hotel of the Year (Full Service): Hilton Anatole

* Hotel of the Year (Select Service): Hilton Garden Inn Allen

* General Manager of the Year (Full Service): Joe Palmieri, Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre

* General Manager of the Year (Select Service): Gail Jackson, Hilton Garden Inn DFW South

* Hotel Chef of the Year: Gianni Santin, Hotel Crescent Court

* Concierge of the Year: Ken Ramsey, The Fairmont Dallas

* Manager of the Year: Luz Puentes, Doubletree Hotel Dallas Galleria

* Administrative Person of the Year: Amy Harris, Marriott Quorum by the Galleria

* Food & Beverage Person of the Year: Hugo Reynoso, Mansion on Turtle Creek

* Housekeeping Persons of the Year: May Than Da and Ko Ko Latt, W Hotel Dallas Victory

* Bell Person of the Year: Phillip Johnson, Adolphus Hotel

* Maintenance Person of the Year: Larry Parker, Adolphus Hotel

* Front Office/Guest Services Person of the Year: Kevin Holder, Embassy Suites Love Field

* Friend of the Industry: Maura Gast Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau

* Allied Partner of the Year: Schepps Dairy

Hnh. You think it's coincidence that the event was held at the Hilton Anatole, and the Hilton Anatole won "hotel of the year"? It's cool that they presented awards to best BELL PERSON and best "housekeeping persons".

Title sponsors of the event were American Food Service and Il Paese, The Wine with a Passion. The Hotel Association of Greater Dallas is one of the largest local hotel associations in the country representing more than 35,000 rooms in the market. Established in 1926, the association works to promote the interests of the hotel community in North Texas.

Posted by T.G.