Hotel industry honors star employees after devastating year
PM Hotel Group's Vanessa Stanley honored with "Paving the Way" award at 2021 Stars of the Industry Ceremony
Chevy Chase, Maryland - 29 March 2021 - The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLA Foundation) are honoring the women and men across the country who selflessly led their teams and supported their communities during a year unlike any other with the 2021 Stars of the Industry Awards Ceremony. Despite this monumentally challenging year for the industry, more than 250 deserving hotel employees representing every job from front desk agents to housekeepers to general managers and servers were nominated for the industry's highest honors. The March 23 event raised funds to support the AHLA Foundation's mission.
"The Stars of the Industry Awards honor special individuals who have supported their coworkers and their communities by going beyond the call of duty despite an unprecedented year for the hotel industry," said Chip Rogers, President and CEO of AHLA. "The women and men recognized at this event embody the true spirit of hospitality, going above and beyond for their guests and our hotels like never before. Their stories will tug heartstrings and we are proud to know them."
Vanessa Stanley, Vice President of New Builds + Transitions for PM Hotel Group, was recognized with the 2021 "Paving the Way" award in recognition of her accomplishments not just as an industry leader, but for her commitment to her community and dedication to mentoring and raising up everyone around her.
"Vanessa brings her positive mindset, entrepreneurial spirt, and drive to every project," said Joseph Bojanowski, President of PM Hotel Group. "With a specialty in new builds and construction she's often the only woman on-site or in the room and quickly earns the respect of her peers, partners and competitors with her expertise, energy and passion, all while managing, mentoring and inspiring excellence from her team." In 2020, despite the pandemic, she successfully opened 2 new build properties and transitioned multiple additional hotels into PM Hotel Group's portfolio. She was instrumental to the success of these newly transitioned hotels achieving 100% RevPar 30 days post transition.
The hotel industry will continue the celebration at the Night of a Thousand Stars Gala on July 25, 2021 in Los Angeles.
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