Friday Named Georgia Lodging Industry Leader Of The Year.SAVANNAH Savannah, city, United States Savannah, city (1990 pop. 137,560), seat of Chatham co., SE Ga., a port of entry on the Savannah River near its mouth; inc. 1789. , Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 1999-- Georgia Hospitality and Travel Association (GHTA GHTA Grenada Hotel and Tourism Association ) has named Marc Friday Georgia's Lodging Industry Leader of the year. Marc Friday, General Manager of the newly developed Wingate Inn Wingate Inn opened their first hotel in July 1996. Since then, over 100 new Wingate Inns have been opened. Though the chain targets business travelers, leisure travelers have also found the brand name comfortable and accommodating. in Savannah, was presented this award at GHTA's 23rd Annual Award dinner held recently here in Atlanta. Marc is the first Savannian to receive this award and takes his place among some the industry's top names. Some past recipients include: Dick Stormont (Current Tourism chairman for Georgia Department of Industry, Trade & Tourism); Ted Wright (The Cloister cloister, unroofed space forming part of a religious establishment and surrounded by the various buildings or by enclosing walls. Generally, it is provided on all sides with a vaulted passageway consisting of continuous colonnades or arcades opening onto a court. ); Horst Schulze (Ritz Carlton Hotel Carlton Hotel can refer to:
39 year old Marc Friday has been involved in the hospitality industry for over 22 years and has worked in each facet of the industry. In addition to his work experience, Marc has volunteered his time to various industry organizations. Marc has served on the Savannah Convention & Visitors Bureau board of directors for over five years. He has most recently been chosen to usher in Verb 1. usher in - be a precursor of; "The fall of the Berlin Wall ushered in the post-Cold War period" inaugurate, introduce commence, lead off, start, begin - set in motion, cause to start; "The U.S. the new millennium as Chairman of the Savannah Convention & Visitors Bureau for the year 2000. Marc has also served on the board of directors for GHTA for over three years and served as Chairman of the Savannah Hospitality Association for two years. Marc has also been appointed to the City of Savannah's Tourism Advisory Council for the past three years. "Marc has been a tremendous leader in Savannah with dedication and commitment to the hospitality industry." stated Bill Figg, Chairman of the Savannah Hospitality Association. " I can think of no other more deserving this award." About The Savannah Hospitality Association The Savannah Hospitality Association (SHA SHA - Secure Hash Algorithm ) is a non-profit organization representing members of the Savannah/Chatham County area in hospitality and tourism related business and legislation. SHA receives funding from strictly dues from members. It is the only organization in Savannah recognized by the Georgia Hospitality and Travel Association and American Hotel & Motel Association. SOURCE: DigitalWork ( http://www.digitalwork.com ) WHERE SMALL BUSINESS GOES TO WORK |
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