2018 Marketing – Best Social Media Finalist Visit Albuquerque What was your favorite part about the campaign? Seeing and reading the direct engagement as people responded to the content of the Instagram stories. What is something you learned from this campaign? Instagram Stories require lots of planning and prep work. Developing a consistent system makes the process more efficient. What … Read More
2018 Top Hat Finalist Spotlight – Comfort Suites, Gallup
2018 Premiere – Limited Service Hotel of the Year Finalist Comfort Suites, Gallup What is your favorite part about the company? Getting the honor of visiting with our guest in the evenings and again in the morning and hearing how much they enjoyed their stay and how much they appreciate our lobby Museum. Also just being such an important part … Read More
2018 Top Hat Finalist Spotlight – Hampton Inn By Hilton, Deming
2018 Premiere – Limited Service Hotel of the Year Finalist Hampton Inn by Hilton, Deming What is your favorite part about the company? I feel that our company continues to be a lighthouse brand and innovate in everything hospitality. By being the innovator it allows us to spread the light and warmth of hospitality to many. If you work for … Read More
2018 Top Hat Finalist Spotlight – New Mexico Chile Bike Tour
2018 Product Development – Outstanding Attraction Finalist Routes Bicycle Tours & Rentals, Inc. What is your favorite part about the event/attraction/experience? We absolutely LOVE showcasing New Mexico Chile to both locals and visitors alike! Proving the chile is neither tex-mex nor just a condiment – we are able to feature New Mexico’s state vegetable (and fruit) as “something savory, something … Read More
2018 Top Hat Finalist Spotlight – Los Alamos Nature Center
2018 Product Development – Outstanding Attraction Finalist Pajarito Environment Education Center What is your favorite part about the event/attraction/experience? The Los Alamos Nature Center enriches our community! What does being a finalist mean to you? It means more people will learn about the nature center and have the great experience of coming to visit it! Stay tuned for more Finalist … Read More
2018 Top Hat Finalist Spotlight – Comfort Suites Military Museum
2018 Product Development – Outstanding Attraction Finalist Comfort Suites What is your favorite part about the event/attraction/experience? When I get the honor of visiting with my fellow veterans and sharing stories of our military experiences. Just the funny, silly type of stories is what we share this is what makes our bonds stronger and helps each of us heal. What … Read More
2018 Top Hat Finalist Spotlight – Gloria John
2018 Front of House – Food and Beverage Finalist Gloria John Quality Inn & Suites What was your first job in the hospitality/tourism industry? Laundry attendant Who has helped/mentored you throughout your career? Ownership / General Managers What has been the highlight of your career? The guest Red or Green? Green What is one suggestion or piece of advice you … Read More
2018 Top Hat Finalist Spotlight – Desiree Quintana
2018 Front of House – Hospitality Finalist Desiree Quintana La Fonda on the Plaza What was your first job in the hospitality/tourism industry? Working at Collegiate Athletic Tours as a tour escort for collegiate football bowl games while attending college at Penn State University Who has helped/mentored you throughout your career? Many individuals from colleagues/friends to family including Linda Heddleston … Read More
2018 Top Hat Finalist Spotlight – Derek Morganti
2018 Back of House – Hospitality Finalist Derek Morganti Hyatt Regency Albuquerque What was your first job in the hospitality/tourism industry? Depending on what you consider, I began as a busser at Romano’s Macaroni Grill when I was 15 and moved my way up in F&B. In 2012 I started at Hyatt in the Banquets team, and moved to Operations … Read More
2018 Top Hap Finalist Spotlight – Trina Jojola
2018 Front of House – Food and Beverage Finalist Trina Jojola Isleta Resort & Casino What was your first job in the hospitality/tourism industry? Isleta Resort & Casino- Concession Food Attendant Who has helped/mentored you throughout your career? Isleta Management Team & Family What has been the highlight of your career? Being able to be with Isleta Resort & Casino … Read More