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Richard M. Betty As Ambassador of Hospitality |
| May 22, 2003 - The Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association presented
Richard M. Betty of Hostmark Hospitality Group with its 8th annual Ambassador
of Hospitality Award. The award ceremony, held during the National
Restaurant Association Convention at McCormick Place, was attended by over
500 of Illinois' and the country's top Hotel and Lodging Association executives.
Dick Betty, VP of Operations for Hostmark Hospitality Group, is a graduate of the Citadel and Michigan State University School of Hospitality Business. He is active in many industry organizations. He has served as Midwest representative for the Sheraton Franchisee Division and on Sheraton Corporation's Marketing Board of Directors. Currently he is on the Board of Directors for the IH&LA, the board of trustees for the H.E.R.E.I.U. Health and Welfare Pension Fund and has participated for the past several years as a member of H.E.L.R.A. Negotiating Committee for various union contracts. "I have known Dick nearly 40 years," said Joe McInerney, CHA, President and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, "He truly embodies the spirit that thrives today in both the hospitality industry and in our state associations across the country." "We are very proud of Dick and his tireless contribution to the lodging industry," said Robert Cataldo, President and COO of Hostmark. "All of the Hostmark team congratulates Dick on this great achievement. " 
Hostmark Hospitality Group is a leading hospitality management firm operating hotels and resorts worldwide. |
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Hostmark Hospitality Group +1-847-517-9090, ext. 226 [email protected] http://www.hostmark.com/ |