Questex Hospitality, the parent company of Hotel Management, has announced the annual “Thirty Under 30” list, showcasing up-and-coming talent in the hospitality industry.
Each year, Hotel Management opens up its call for nominations to the greater industry in order to capture true rising talent that deserves widespread recognition for their dedication to the field. Nominees must be 29 years old or younger as of Dec. 31, 2020, currently work at any level in a hotel field (operations, management, ownership, technology, asset management, consulting, training, sales & marketing), have completed a significant project for his or her hotel or organization and be recognized by leaders of his or her own hotel or organization as an emerging leader.
“Thirty Under 30” Awards are
sponsored by DIRECTV
HOSPITALITY. (DIRECTV)
This year, more than 75 nominations were received, and 30 professionals were chosen by Hotel Management’s senior editorial staff for their dedication and outstanding achievements. They are:
- Blake Bacall, managing principal/VP of investments & operations, Elite Hospitality Group
- Alex Biondi, director of sales, Hyatt Place Greenville Haywood
- Thomas Botts, guest service representative, Sugar Lake Lodge
- David Carrera, front desk manager, Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Downtown
- Ashley Cluster, general manager and director of sales & marketing, Holiday Inn Express & Suites I-95 Capitol Beltway-Largo
- Silvie Cohen, VP, hotelAVE
- Maddy Cretella, director of engagement + Marketing, Landmark Hospitality
- Lerah Foreman, Marketing & Business Development Coordinator, Pathfinder Development
- Levi Forester, general manager, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest
- Lily Gaspar, Front of House manager, The Royal Crescent Hotel and Spa
- Justin Grigull, assistant director of finance, Hyatt Regency Orlando
- Ashley Honeycutt, director of sales & events, Holiday Inn Cincinnati Riverfront
- Nick Isernia, assistant general manager, Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville Hotel & Spa
- James Kay, Chief of Staff, Life House
- Kyle Lennon, director of sales, Staybridge Suites Harrisburg Hershey
- Marissa-May Little, revenue analyst, Hotel Equities
- Audrey Mathis, enterprise business travel sales manager, Atrium Hospitality
- Cheryl McMaster, senior manager of distribution & channel management, Sonesta/RLH Franchising
- Jack Meakin, regional director of business development, Hotel Equities
- Ana Morales, corporate accounting manager, Atrium Hospitality
- Shelby Norris, area director sales, Aimbridge Hospitality
- Parth Patel, CEO, Apex Hotel Group
- Skye Pluchino, assistant general manager, Homewood Suites Carmel
- Eric Rubino, principal, Extreme Hospitality
- Tracey Sandler, assistant general manager, Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Downtown
- Rachael Stevens, front of house manager, Pennyhill Park
- Hannah Tomkins, recruiting manager, HHM
- Ashlee Trevis, area director of sales, HHM
- Adam Winning, dual general manager, Hampton Inn & Suites Clearwater Beach/Winter the Dolphin’s Beach Club, An Ascend Hotel Collection
- Ashley Xu, managing director, GreenTree Hospitality Group
“This year's Thirty Under 30 winners showcase an amazing array of talent and drive, and Hotel Management is proud to spotlight these young hoteliers,” said Elaine Simon, Senior Managing Editor with Questex Hospitality and Hotel Management. “We look forward to hearing their unique perspectives on our Young Professionals pages throughout 2022 as well as watching how their careers progress in coming years.”
The 2021 Thirty Under 30 winners are featured in the October print issue of Hotel Management. Hotel Management’s 2021 “Thirty Under 30” Awards are sponsored by DIRECTV HOSPITALITY.