When professional passion meets perseverance, the result is exceptional performance. And that’s exactly what we’re celebrating with OTO’s new Sales Leaders of the Year awards. Kudos to 2025 standouts Denise Kee, Iryna Binevska, and Margaux Esplana, who have been recognized as Sales Manager, Sales Coordinator, and Catering Sales Manager of the Year. Full Story
More than a quarter-million people work in California hotels — and among them, Maggie Barrera shines. Indeed, this standout Area DOS has been recognized by the California Hotel & Lodging Association as a 2025 Hotel All Star for embodying the essence of hospitality and performing at the highest level. Full Story
Irina Terrell finds purpose and joy in creating memorable experiences at OTO’s SpringHill Suites in Panama City Beach, Florida. From corporate functions to social fêtes, this dynamic Sales & Event Manager delivers consistently exceptional results — and for that, she’s earned a spot on the ConventionSouth list of 2025 Meeting Planners to Watch. Full Story
Creative Services Manager Sarah Deaton and Area Director of Sales Maria Maksimova have been recognized among Hotel Management magazine’s 2025 Thirty Under 30, a list that showcases our industry’s rising stars. Full Story
Wisdom always wins the day. Sometimes it earns industry recognition, too! Jodie Kuchta — OTO’s Senior Regional Director of Sales — has been honored among Hotel Management’s 2025 class of Forty Over 40. The magazine celebrates hospitality’s most exceptional leaders, aged 40 and up, whose well-earned experience shapes our industry while serving as an inspiration to the next generation. Full Story
Anthony Mattern, general manager of Hampton Inn & Suites Camarillo, has been honored among the California Hotel & Lodging Association’s 2024 class of Hotel All Stars. Exemplifying the best of Golden State hospitality, this dynamic young leader was recognized for strong performance metrics, a dedicated pursuit of excellence, and a proven commitment to customer service. Full Story
She joined OTO Development as an operations intern and immediately stood out as a future leader. Today, as Director of Sales at AC Hotel Spartanburg, Sarah Keim has been honored among Hotel Management’s 2024 Thirty Under 30, a list that showcases our industry’s preeminent rising stars. Full Story
Brand accolades are powerful affirmation. Marriott recently presented the 2023 CONNECT Award for Best Collaborator to OTO Development and the CONNECT Award for Best Hotel Opening to the development and property team at AC Hotel Bethesda. Full Story
Going above and beyond is all in a day’s work for Stephanie Edra at Hyatt Centric Mountain View. This motivated sales manager consistently demonstrates brand values while exceeding expectations in both effort and results. In short, she’s kicking it, and for that she has received Hyatt’s Kick Butt Award. Full Story
Hyatt Place Panama City Beach has received the 2023 Hyatt Leadership Award for Excellence in Digital Performance. This award recognizes the sales, marketing, and revenue management team behind the hotel’s digital strategy that is designed to maximize room revenue and outperform the comp set. Full Story
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