Questex’s Hotel Management Announces the 2024 “Forty Over 40” Award Winners
NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Questex’s Hotel Management today announces 2024’s “Forty Over 40” list, which showcases dedicated, enthusiastic leaders in the hospitality industry who are age 40 plus.Hotel Management opened its call for nominations to the greater industry to identify hospitality trailblazers 40 or over who deserve widespread recognition for their commitment and experience.
More than 100 nominations were received, and 40 professionals were chosen by Hotel Management’s senior editorial staff. They are:
1. Carlene Alpert, VP Marketing & Communications, Dimension Hospitality
2. Omar Bouchaar, General Manager & Executive Hospitality Assistant, Wyndham Garden Brooklyn Hotel New York
3. Carlos Bueno, Managing Director, The Newbury Boston
4. Lovell Casiero, Senior Vice President of Commercial Strategies, PM Hotel Group
5. Charles Cushman, CEO, Heron Hospitality
6. Catherine Diem, Director of Sales, Worldwide Financial & Insurance Accounts, Hilton
7. Jeremy Fraize, Assistant General Manager – Topnotch Resort, SPIRE Hospitality
8. Richard Garcia, SVP of Beverage & Food & Head of Operations for Caribbean and Latin America, Remington Hospitality
9. Karen Gilbride, Vice President Global Marketing, Avid Hotels, Atwell Suites & Garner Hotels, IHG Hotels & Resorts
10. Shawna Gingras, Vice President of Portfolio Technology, Crescent Hotels & Resorts
11. Greg Giordano, Vice President, Brand Operations, Wyndham
12. Bob Hartman, General Manager, Residence Inn by Marriott – Amelia Island
13. Neha Jadhav, CFO & Co-Founder, Luminous Hotel Management
14. Nancy Johns, Senior Vice President Integrated Marketing + Digital Solutions, Crescent Hotels & Resorts
15. Adam Keeshan, Managing Partner, Food & Beverage, Ithaka Hospitality Partners
16. Amy King, Vice President Luxury, Mixed-Use & Corporate Development, Hilton Worldwide
17. Andrew Kucko, Vice President of Revenue Management, Independent & Lifestyle Division, CHIA, CHBA, Remington Hospitality
18. Jason LaBarge, Senior Vice President, Raines Co.
19. Daniel Lam, Area General Manager, Economos Properties
20. Christophe Le Chatton, General Manager & Area Vice President, The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte; Northwood Hospitality
21. Kelli Martin, VP of Sales + Revenue, Modus Hotels by PM Hotel Group
22. Nicole McAlister, Area Director of Franchise Performance, Choice Hotels International
23. Sharon Meyers, Director of Catering Sales, Westfields Marriott
24. John Murtha CHA, General Manager, Omni Parker House
25. Steven Nicholas, Managing Principal & Head of Asset Management, Noble Investment Group
26. Juli Norberg, Dual Director of Sales & Marketing – Winter the Dolphin’s Beach Club & Hampton Inn & Suites Clearwater Beach, McKibbon Hospitality
27. Patrick Norton, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Brittain Hotels & Resorts
28. Lina Patel, Director, Strategic Franchise Initiatives, Red Roof
29. Amaury Piedra, Managing Director, Caribe Royale Orlando
30. Azher Razvi, General Manager, Tru by Hilton
31. Joe Schafer, Culinary Director, Kennebunkport Resort Collection
32. Anna Scozzafava, Chief Strategy Officer & Senior Vice President, Technology, Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH)
33. Merav Segev, Senior Vice President of Operations, Highgate Hotels
34. Tonya Shells, Event Manager, HGMV
35. Amanda Smith, Area General Manager, SPIRE Hospitality
36. Erin Smith, Vice President of Sales, Pacifica Hotels
37. Jeffrey Smith, Vice President & Managing Director, Omni PGA Frisco Resort
38. Dustin Soper, Corporate Social Media Manager, SPIRE Hospitality
39. Monique Taplin, Taskforce General Manager, Sandpiper Hospitality
40. Jose Zarate, Regional Director of Talent & Culture, Fairmont Hotels
“In the dynamic hospitality landscape, age is no barrier to innovation and leadership,” said Jennifer Glatt, Editor-in-Chief of Hotel Management and Content Director for Questex Hospitality. “Hotel Management’s second annual Forty Over 40 celebrates marvelous over-40 hoteliers who are not just setting the pace, they’re redefining it—embodying the timeless spirit of excellence that drives our industry forward.”
The 2024 “Forty Over 40” winners are featured in the February/March issue of Hotel Management. Visit www.hotelmanagement.net to learn more.
Hotel Management’s 2024 “Forty Over 40” awards are sponsored by DIRECTV HOSPITALITY.
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212-895-8201
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