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Hotel Association of Greater Dallas Recognizes Stars of Industry at
HOSPY�s Gala
DALLAS - November 10, 2008 - The Dallas area hotel industry celebrated its top performers at its HOSPY�s Award Gala held Saturday, November 1st. The annual event hosted by the Hotel Association of Greater Dallas was held at the Dallas Addison Marriot Quorum Hotel with more than 400 persons in attendance. The hotel association�s �HOSPY� award recognizes the contribution of
an individual or organization to the industry over the past year.
� Maura Gast, President of the Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau, who was awarded the Friend of the Industry Award for her support of the Hotel Industry and work in promoting tourism to North Texas;�This is the night where we celebrate those who have helped make the North Texas hotel industry one of the best in the country,� said Brooke Dieterlen, executive director of the Hotel Association of Greater Dallas. �It is through their efforts, which are made on a daily basis, that Dallas and the North Texas area remain one of the top places to visit or hold meetings.� In all, thirteen �HOSPY� awards were presented to individuals, hotels, and companies recognizing their contribution to the hotel industry over the past year. The award winners were: � Green Hotel of the Year: Rosewood Crescent HotelTitle sponsor of the event was FreemanGroup. The Hotel Association of Greater Dallas is one of the largest local hotel associations in the country representing more than 40,000 rooms in the North Texas market. Established in 1926, the association works to promote the interests of the hotel community throughout North Texas. |
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Hotel Association of Greater Dallas
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