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UMass Amherst’s Department of Hospitality & Tourism raises $150,000 for scholarships

April 4th, 2024 Comments Closed

SEAPORT DISTRICT — More than 300 guests attended the Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management at the Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts Amherst’s annual Awards Dinner. Held at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, the dinner raised $150,000 to support the Stephen E. Elmont Alumni of the Year Scholarship. The event also recognizes achievement in the industry. Awards given included: Stephen Elmont Award Recipient, Ilse Harley, Area Senior Vice President, Hotel Operations, West,…

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UMass-Amherst’s Hospitality & Tourism Management Board hosts annual awards dinner

April 3rd, 2023 Comments Closed

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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Skål International Boston holds past presidents luncheon

April 18th, 2019 Comments Closed

BOSTON — Skål International Boston, an international association of travel and tourism professionals, held its past presidents luncheon today, April 18, 2019, at the Revere Hotel Boston. Terrilyn Haak, of the Mastro’s Ocean Club Boston and Skål’s current president, served as the event’s emcee. The luncheon brought together leaders of most of Boston’s hotels and major tourist draws. All photos by Bill Brett

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Isenberg dinner honors Dell and Kelleher

April 5th, 2018 Comments Closed

BOSTON — 450 guests attended Isenberg School of Management’s Hospitality and Tourism Management annual Dinner Awards Dinner, which was held at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. Isenberg School Dean Mark A. Fuller recognized CBS Sports Reporter Jenny Dell with the “2018 Outstanding Young Leader” award and Pyramid Hotel Group CEO Richard M. Kelleher with the Distinguished Industry Leader Award.

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