Visit Pensacola Honors Four Local Hospitality Workers During Annual Hospitality Hero Awards Ceremony

Visit Pensacola Honors Four Local Hospitality Workers During Annual Hospitality Hero Awards Ceremony

Pensacola, Fla. - Visit Pensacola announced its Hospitality Hero Winners on Thursday, May 7, in front of industry peers, partners, and community stakeholders. Annually, Visit Pensacola recognizes outstanding individuals who have significantly contributed to the hospitality and tourism industry in Escambia County. “Hospitality is at the heart of what makes Pensacola such a memorable destination, and this year’s National Travel and Tourism Week theme, ‘Postmarked: Essential,’ reflects the important role tourism and hospitality play in our community,” said Capt. Sterling Gilliam, USN (ret.), Chair of Visit Pensacola’s Board of Directors. “Every visitor experience is shaped by the dedicated front-line professionals who welcome guests, share our story, and create the moments that keep people coming back year after year. It’s an honor to recognize these Hospitality Heroes whose passion, service, and commitment help make Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, and Perdido Key places people are proud to visit and proud to return to.”  This year's winners include:

Katie Mcphail Holiday Inn Resort Rod Fieling Beach Bum Trolley Christina Sasser Southern Vacation Rentals Cheryl Goppert-Shadian Home2 Suites I‑10 N Davis Hwy

These four winners rose to the top of numerous heartfelt nominations of industry members across the county. To read their nominations and to find photos from the event, click here. For more information on National Travel and Tourism Week and how Tourism Works for Pensacola, visit  www.visitpensacola.com/who-we-are/national-travel-tourism-week/.   About Visit Pensacola Visit Pensacola is the official destination marketing organization for Escambia County, representing Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, and Perdido Key. As America’s First Settlement, founded in 1559, and home to the #1 beach in the U.S., as voted by Condé Nast Traveler readers, the Pensacola Bay Area blends more than 465 years of history with nearly 40 miles of sugar-white sand and emerald Gulf waters. Visit Pensacola is responsible for building tourism as a key economic driver for Escambia County through destination marketing, visitor inspiration, and supporting the local hospitality community.