PARK SQUARE — More than 350 guests attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst Hospitality & Tourism Management Board’s annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Boston Park Plaza hotel. The event raised more than $175,000 for scholarships. Awards recipients, included: Stephen Elmont Award Recipient: John Koshivos, Hilton Worldwide; Distinguished Industry Leader Award Recipient: Geoof Ballotti, President & CEO Wyndham Hotels and Resorts; Outstanding Young Alumni Award Recipient: Laura Kisty, Director of Rooms, Canopy by…

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MARINA BAY — More than 150 guests turned out to wish Bob Luz well on his retirement as president and CEO of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association. The surprise (to Bob, of course) party was held at the Victory Point Restaurant in Marina Bay and was attended by many heavy hitters in Boston’s hospitality scene. Bob led the group for nine years. All photos by Bill Brett

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PARK SQUARE — 400 guests attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management at the Isenberg School of Management’s annual awards dinner, which was held on March 28, 2019 at the Boston Park Plaza hotel. This annual networking event honored those working in the industry: 2019 Distinguished Industry Leader, Stephen Kaufer, president & CEO, TripAdvisor; 2019 Stephen Elmont Recipient, Victoria Vega ’88, vice president operations, Corporate & Senior Living Culinary Group,…

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