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BOSTON, MA (June 27, 2019): The Massachusetts Lodging Association gathered on Friday, June 21, 2019 at The Westin Copley Place to honor exemplary employees and unique programs in the hospitality industry from across the Commonwealth, at the 2018 Stars of the Industry Awards Luncheon. “The hard work and dedication of all of this year’s nominees is truly outstanding,” said Paul J. Sacco, President and CEO of the Massachusetts Lodging Association. “This is one of my favorite events every year, and the MLA Board of Directors and I are honored to be able to celebrate the nominees and winners. They are the pillars of the hospitality industry in Massachusetts, and they deserve the utmost recognition.” The Massachusetts Lodging Association is thrilled to congratulate all of the Stars of the Industry nominees and award winners. Each category is split into two sections, one for venues over and one for venues under two hundred and fifty rooms. This year’s recipients of the Stars of the Industry Awards are: Employee of the Year ? Walter Estrada, Boston Harbor Hotel (up to 250 rooms) ? Franco Campanello, Boston Marriott Copley Place (over 250 rooms) Manager of the Year ? Kevin Curtin, Chatham Bars Inn (up to 250 rooms) ? Victoria Rozumek, Omni Parker House (over 250 rooms) Stevan Porter Emerging Hospitality Leader ? Kimberly Weeks, Kimpton Hotel Marlowe (up to 250 rooms) ? Jay Havey, The Colonnade Hotel (over 250 rooms) General Manager of the Year ? Stephen Johnston, Boston Harbor Hotel (up to 250 rooms) ? John Murtha, Omni Parker House (over 250 rooms) Industry Partner of the Year ? Carrie Campbell, Boston Red Sox Community Service ? Room in Your Heart, The Lenox Hotel (up to 250 rooms) ? #BPPGives – Boston Park Plaza Gives Back, Boston Park Plaza (over 250 rooms) Employee Relations ? Taj Boston Makes it Happen, Taj Boston (up to 250 rooms) ? HEARTIST Employee Recognition Program, Fairmont Copley Plaza (over 250 rooms) Innovation Award ? Kimpton Marlowe Invents the Brandillary, Kimpton Hotel Marlowe (up to 250 rooms) ? Fabulous Fridays, Boston Park Plaza (over 250 rooms) About the Massachusetts Lodging Association: The Massachusetts Lodging Association is a trade association representing and promoting the lodging industry in Massachusetts. With a wide variety of members ranging from lodging properties and businesses and including industry partners that supply products and services to the lodging industry, the MLA is committed to creating and implementing an aggressive program to develop the business and leisure travel industry in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. http://www.masslodging.com/. MLA is the member state association partner with the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), which represents the lodging industry on a national level. Media Contact: Paul Sacco 617-720-1776 psacco@masslodging.org
BOSTON, MA (June 27, 2019): The Massachusetts Lodging Association gathered on Friday, June 21, 2019 at The Westin Copley Place to honor exemplary employees and unique programs in the hospitality industry from across the Commonwealth, at the 2018 Stars of the Industry Awards Luncheon. “The hard work and dedication of all of this year’s nominees is truly outstanding,” said Paul J. Sacco, President and CEO of the Massachusetts Lodging Association. “This is one of my favorite events every year, and the MLA Board of Directors and I are honored to be able to celebrate the nominees and winners. They are the pillars of the hospitality industry in Massachusetts, and they deserve the utmost recognition.” The Massachusetts Lodging Association is thrilled to congratulate all of the Stars of the Industry nominees and award winners. Each category is split into two sections, one for venues over and one for venues under two hundred and fifty rooms. This year’s recipients of the Stars of the Industry Awards are: Employee of the Year ? Walter Estrada, Boston Harbor Hotel (up to 250 rooms) ? Franco Campanello, Boston Marriott Copley Place (over 250 rooms) Manager of the Year ? Kevin Curtin, Chatham Bars Inn (up to 250 rooms) ? Victoria Rozumek, Omni Parker House (over 250 rooms) Stevan Porter Emerging Hospitality Leader ? Kimberly Weeks, Kimpton Hotel Marlowe (up to 250 rooms) ? Jay Havey, The Colonnade Hotel (over 250 rooms) General Manager of the Year ? Stephen Johnston, Boston Harbor Hotel (up to 250 rooms) ? John Murtha, Omni Parker House (over 250 rooms)
Industry Partner of the Year ? Carrie Campbell, Boston Red Sox Community Service ? Room in Your Heart, The Lenox Hotel (up to 250 rooms) ? #BPPGives – Boston Park Plaza Gives Back, Boston Park Plaza (over 250 rooms) Employee Relations ? Taj Boston Makes it Happen, Taj Boston (up to 250 rooms) ? HEARTIST Employee Recognition Program, Fairmont Copley Plaza (over 250 rooms) Innovation Award ? Kimpton Marlowe Invents the Brandillary, Kimpton Hotel Marlowe (up to 250 rooms) ? Fabulous Fridays, Boston Park Plaza (over 250 rooms) About the Massachusetts Lodging Association: The Massachusetts Lodging Association is a trade association representing and promoting the lodging industry in Massachusetts. With a wide variety of members ranging from lodging properties and businesses and including industry partners that supply products and services to the lodging industry, the MLA is committed to creating and implementing an aggressive program to develop the business and leisure travel industry in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. http://www.masslodging.com/. MLA is the member state association partner with the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), which represents the lodging industry on a national level. Media Contact: Paul Sacco 617-720-1776 psacco@masslodging.org