NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Hotel Management announces the annual “Thirty Under 30” list, showcasing rising stars 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, 2023, 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.

This year, more than 100 nominations were received, and 30 professionals were chosen by Hotel Management’s senior editorial staff for their dedication and outstanding achievements. They are:

1.    Matthew Abbate, Strategic Business Development Manager, Grays Crossing Investments
2.    Adrian Adriano, Director Topline Franchise Support & Services, Premium Brands (Delta), Marriott International
3.    Caro Clifford, Head of ESG, Sustainability Manager, Hersha Hospitality Trust
4.    Michaelanne Colarelli, Marketing Manager, Hotel Equities
5.    Jeremy Cooper, SVP Investments, Sydell Group
6.    Madison Eades, Dual General Manager, The Bee Hotel and The Holbrook Hotel
7.    Paige Garrett, Director of Sales, The Delaney Hotel/Rio Pinar
8.    Peter Gramling, Front Office Manager, GF Hotels and Resorts – The Yorktowne Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
9.    Dylan Greer, VP of Revenue Management, TPG Hotels and Resorts
10.  Robin Hackett, Manager, Category Management, Hilton
11.  Spencer Halford, VP of Sales and Marketing, Vibrant Management
12.  Jack Hodges, Manager, Loyalty Strategy, Choice Hotels International
13.  Zoë Jam, Revenue Manager, Brittain Resorts & Hotels
14.  Eliot Lamb, Assistant Vice President, HotelAVE
15.  Caroline Lidl, Marketing Manager, Virgin Hotels Dallas
16.  Hanieh Mazaheri, Director of Housekeeping, Omni Louisville Hotel
17.  Dalen Medina, Category Manager, Operating Supplies & Equipment, Hilton Supply Management
18.  Melissa Mitchell, Sr. Regional Marketing Manager, EOS Hospitality
19.  Makenzie Mizer, Catering Sales Manager, Hilton Garden Inn Palm Beach Gardens, Kolter Hospitality
20.  Karli Monger, Business Development Manager, GF Hotels and Resorts
21.  Cristian Munoz, Event Technology Director, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center, Atrium Hospitality
22.  Emily Olsen, Director of Lifestyle, Jasper Hotel
23.  Emma Russell, Regional Director of Finance, Kennebunkport Resort Collection
24.  Taylor Seidel, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Atrium Hospitality
25.  Beza Shanko, General Manager, Aimbridge Hospitality
26.  Elizabeth Vasquez Valdillez, General Manager, Insignia Hospitality Group
27.  Davis Weaver, Director of Real Estate, OTO Development
28.  Teresa Wechsler, Manager, Investments & Asset Management, Aspen Hospitality
29.  Eytan Weinberg, Director of Food & Beverage, Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas
30. Tyler Wipf, Director of Resource Development, My Place Hotels

“Hotel Management’s Thirty Under 30 class this year is so impressive,” said Jennifer Glatt, Hotel Management Editor-in-Chief and Content Director for Questex Hospitality. “These hospitality professionals have determination and drive and are quickly emerging as leaders in the industry.”

The 2023 Thirty Under 30 winners are featured in the October issue of Hotel Management. Visit www.hotelmanagement.net to learn more.

Hotel Management’s 2023 “Thirty Under 30” Awards are sponsored by DIRECTV HOSPITALITY.

About Hotel Management, a Division of Questex Hospitality Group
Hotel Management is a leading B2B centralized source for the latest news, trends and analysis across the hospitality industry. Stay up-to-date on breaking news in global and local investment, development, technology, operations, food & beverage and design.

About Questex
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Jennifer Glatt
Editor-in-Chief & Content Director
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