New Haven, CT – May 14, 2018 – The Connecticut Lodging Association (CLA) would like to congratulate all the recipients of the 2018 Connecticut Governor's Tourism Awards, including CLA member John Mathers.

* Tourism Leader of the Year: John Mathers, General Manager at the Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

John has been General Manager of Madison Beach Hotel since it opened in 2012. Under his leadership, the hotel was awarded two of the industry's highest honors: AAA's 4 Diamond Rating and Hilton Hotel's prestigious "Connie Award." As a member of the Madison and Greater New Haven Chambers of Commerce, John has cultivated professional partnerships that have driven international travel to Madison in particular, and Connecticut in general.