SEAPORT — 300 guests attended the University of Massachusetts — Amherst’s Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management at the Isenberg School of Management’s annual Awards Dinner at Omni Boston at the Seaport. The networking event also recognized several notable efforts in the hospitality industry. They are:
2025 Stephen Elmont Recipient:
Gwen Weisberg ‘80
Of Counsel, Tanowitz Law Office, P.C.
2025 Distinguished Industry Leader Recipient:
Michelle Russo
Founder & CEO, hotelAVE
2025 Outstanding Young Alumni Recipient:
Lyman Phillips ‘16
Founder and CEO, Golden Lion Capital Investments
All photos by Bill Brett




































