The Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association (AzLTA) awarded valued people in tourism and touched on its forthcoming education and employment initiative at its annual Stars of the Industry event at the Arizona Biltmore.
AzLTA president and CEO Kim Sabow told guests, “Each of you here today has a vital impact. You are responsible for countless smiles, for lasting memories and for life changing experiences that visitors from around the world share.”
She added, “All of that results in more new desks, more new visitors and buzz about Arizona that creates new jobs and supports the overall health of the hotel, resort, sports, travel and tourism industry.”
Sabow also told guests to stay tuned for news about a partnership with the American Hotel and Lodging Association, National Restaurant Association and Arizona’s workforce leadership that will lead an education and employment initiative.
“And we will soon be announcing a new initiative to benefit even more members of each of your teams across the state,” Sabow said.
Guest Relations Award
Guest Relations: LionHeart Security Services
Guest Relations: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Employee of the Year Award
Maintenance: Steve Otis, Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale
Guest Services: Daniela Cunningham, Hilton Phoenix/Mesa
Guest Services: Bradford Simpson, Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix
Sales & Catering: Janesta Dennis, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Food & Beverage: Esther Sumba, Canyon Ranch Tucson
Engineering: Aaron Kovara, Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
Tourism: Jessica Young, Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau
Outstanding Employee of the Year: Francisco Toscano, The Scott Resort & Spa
Specialty Award
Special Event (Ongoing): Hotel Valley Ho, Chefs + Farmers Market Series
Community Service: Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa
Good Earth Keeping: Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort
Special Event (One-Time): Canyon Ranch Tucson, Women’s Health & Wellness Summit
Manager of the Year Award
Front of the House: Andre Nicholson, Hotel Valley Ho
Front of the House: Andrea Sarante, Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel
Heart of the House: Ken Alward, Hilton Tucson East
Heart of the House: Sarah Boyd, The Wigwam
Outstanding Lodging: Sandra Sandoval, Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale
Outstanding Tourism Manager: Linda Yuhas, Arizona Office of Tourism
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