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Davidson Summit Award Winners 2024
May 04, 2024
We recently hosted our annual leadership conference, Davidson Summit 2024, at the beautiful Margaritaville Resort Orlando. Team members gathered from across the organization to learn, discuss and innovate. We are proud to recognize the following winners on their achievements based on 2023 performance:
Davidson Hospitality Group General Manager of the Year: Jackelyn Schafer, The Park Vista DoubleTree Gatlinburg
President’s Award: Esslin Reid, Room Attendant at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
MVP Award: Marcus Papa, F&B Manager at Margaritaville Hotel Nashville
Serving with Love Award: Joe Ching, Assistant Director Front Office at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
Bill Fontes Give Kids the World Award: Baker’s Cay Resort
Phoenix Award: The Westin Indianapolis
Spark Innovator of the Year: Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge
Rookie Hotel of the Year: Barnsley Resort
DNA Award: Emery
Hotel of the Year – Hotels: Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile
Hotel of the Year – Pivot: Mills House
Hotel of the Year – Resorts: Baker’s Cay Resort
Rooms Team of the Year:
Hotels: The Westin Indianapolis
Pivot: Hotel Zachary at Gallagher Way
Resorts: Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
Engineering Team of the Year:
Hotels: Margaritaville San Diego Gaslamp
Pivot: Mills House
Resorts: Eden Roc Miami Beach / Nobu Hotel
Marketing Team of the Year:
Hotels: Cape Rey Carlsbad, A Hilton Resort
Pivot: Bellyard, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Resorts: Grand Hotel
Food & Beverage Team of the Year:
Hotels: The Westin Indianapolis
Pivot: Kimpton Harper Hotel
Resorts: Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
Revenue Management Team of the Year:
Hotels: Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
Pivot: Mills House
Resorts: Margaritaville Hotel Nashville
Sales Team of the Year:
Hotels: The Westin Indianapolis
Pivot: Higgins Hotel & Conference Center
Resorts: Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
Finance Team of the Year:
Hotels: Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge
Pivot: Emery
Resorts: Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Human Resources Team of the Year:
Hotels: Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Pivot: Hotel Zachary at Gallagher Way
Resorts: Margaritaville Hotel Nashville
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