2022 Women In Tourism Awards

2022 WOMEN IN TOURISM

AWARDS May 10, 2022 | SONY Hall CELEBRATING WOMEN’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO NYC TOURISM

2022 WOMEN IN TOURISM AWARDS

PROGRAM WELCOME

David L. Miller - Davler Media Cynthia Barnes, Regional Sales Director - American Airlines MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES

Brittney Johnson Glinda The Good Witch in Wicked Influential Celebrity Godparent Mentor with Saving Our Daughters HONOREES

Nastassia Welter Attractions

Meeting/Event Planner

Corrine Statia Thomas

Allison French

Kelly Ann Curtin

Caroline Hirsch

Emma Guest-Consales

Joanne DeSantis

Cindy VandenBosch

Ellen Hart Sturm

Kathie Stapleton

Julie Payne

Donna Haynes

BIDs/Government Affiliated

Carly McCloskey

Nightlife

Josephine Danielson

Tour Guide

Restaurant Operations

Cultural Arts/Museums

Restaurant Ownership

Hotel Concierges

Becky Hubbard

Theater

Retail

Tour Operator

Tourism

Transportation

Hotel Management

SPECIAL AWARDS

Jasmine Gerald

Up and Comer

Mary Farrell

Lifetime Achievement

FROM DAVLER MEDIA

May 10, 2022

Dear Friends, Many outstanding women contribute to the success of NYC’s tourism industry. We are proud to host the first of its kind NYC Women In Tourism Awards to honor their enormous accomplishments, which have a huge impact on our success and set the bar for the next generation of young women.

We want to thank American Airlines, our presenting sponsor who immediately saw the importance of these awards. The distinguished panel of judges had the tough job of selecting the Honorees from 200 submissions. The biggest congratulations go to the 2022 Honorees from 17 tourism categories.

Your participation in Women In Tourism includes several philanthropic components that support young women (and some men) in their career advancement. A scholarship is being established at NAF’s (National Academy Foundation) Academy of Hospitality and Tourism which serves nearly 1,000 hospitality and tourism students in NYC. Additionally, we are hosting tourism and hospitality students from NYU and St. John’s University. Our emcee Brittney Johnson, star of Wicked, supports Saving Our Daughters (SOD) as an influential Celebrity Godparent Mentor within the Saving Our Cinderella Program and is bringing some of the girls to the luncheon as our guests.

The tourism industry is a collegial and dynamic one. Women In Tourism Awards is a product of the collaboration of many great people. It’s been a long 2 years and now is the time to look forward to the future. We thank you for joining us because when women share in each other’s successes, we help pave the way for future generations to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Sincerely,

David L. Miller CEO

FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE

THE CITY OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE MAYOR NEW YORK, NY 10007

May 10, 2022 Dear Friends: It gives me great pleasure to welcome everyone to NYC Women in Tourism Awards, hosted by Davler Media City Guide and American Airlines.

From the unforgettable view atop the Empire State Building to the beautiful and vibrant paths of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, or the adventures that await at the Bronx Zoo, New York City is overflowing with magical experiences, and we are grateful for our city’s tourism industry, which ensures that we can share these wonders with the world. American Airlines and Davler Media have long been crucial leaders in this sector, enabling visitors to travel to our city and providing them with the information they need to discover our greatest sites. Today’s event places a spotlight on the incredible women in tourism who have helped New York remain a prime travel destination, and who will play a pivotal role in crafting its future. By highlighting women’s many tremendous achievements, this event ensures that their contributions are not only seen but are deeply appreciated and valued. Through these awards, these companies are building an affirming, positive environment that encourages other women to join this important industry and help revitalize our city and nation. As we work together to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, which disproportionately impacted our tourism sector, I am proud to commend Davler Media, American Airlines, and every woman who has helped support our city throughout these difficult times, for their commitment, drive, and leadership.

On behalf of the City of New York, please accept my best wishes for an inspirational and rousing event.

Sincerely,

Eric Adams Mayor

FROM THE OFFICE of the MANHATTAN BOROUGH PRESIDENT

Serving Nearly 1,000 Hospitality and Tourism Students in New York City

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NAF’s Academy of Hospitality & Tourism is NAF’s second longest-running career pathway, starting more than 30 years ago. NAF currently serves nearly 19,000 students in Academies of Hospitality and Tourism in 18 states. Overall, 93% of students are female and/or ethnic minorities, with 99% of seniors graduated and 83% going to college.

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2022 WOMEN IN TOURISM HONOREES

Nastassia Welter

Kelly Ann Curtin

ORGANIZATION Summit One Vanderbilt

ORGANIZATION NYC & Company

CATEGORY Attractions

CATEGORY BIDs/Government Affiliated

Nastassia Welter is a passionate, disruptive, and

Curtin has been in the membership, sales, meeting

innovative thought leader with 20 years of experience

& event industry for over 30 years. As part of the

in the tourism, hospitality, and entertainment industry,

leadership team at NYC & Company, her current role

who has worked globally with the top brands/

includes oversight of membership growth, retention,

CEO’s & international organizations such as Disney,

and programs in addition to the destination services

Citysightseeing, Leisure Pass and IHG Hotels, leading

strategy. Further responsibilities include working with

travel trade partners and clients, in China, Australia,

NYC & Company’s Board and various committees of

Europe, Canada, USA and Latin America.

the membership and as well as leading the fundraising

Nastassia’s humble beginnings are a constant remind-

for the NYC & Company Foundation. Curtin became a

er that no matter your background or race, anything is

Certified Meeting Planner in 2002 and serves on several

possible if you have the courage to follow your dreams

industry Boards including: the Javits Center Customer

and always be kind.

Advisory Board, the Broadway Association, Big Apple Greeter, Live Events Coalition and is a Vice Chair of the New York State Tourism Industry Association.

Carly McCloskey

Josephine Danielson

ORGANIZATION MoMA

ORGANIZATION Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

CATEGORY Cultural Arts/Museums

CATEGORY Hotel Concierges

Carly McCloskey is proud to have 15 years of experi-

Josephine began her career in tourism and hospitality

ence in the New York City cultural sector. During her

in the sky as a Flight Attendant with Pan American

current tenure at MoMA, she has worked on projects

World Airways. Following her time with Pan American,

ranging from Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs to the

Josephine joined Four Seasons Hotel New York in

major museum expansion that opened in 2019. Prior

Midtown, Manhattan as a Concierge. Shortly after,

to MoMA, she spent four years at The Metropolitan

Josephine was promoted to Chef Concierge and has

Museum of Art, including work on Alexander

been a member of Les Clef ’s d’Or, wearing her keys

McQueen: Savage Beauty. Before the world of muse-

with pride! Today, Josephine is well known throughout

ums, Carly worked in marketing for Broadway shows

the city and the industry as both a passionate and

and the Paul Taylor Dance Company. In her spare time,

a relentless leader. Throughout her career as Chef

she volunteers with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights

Concierge, she has received recognition consistently as

AIDS and fosters dogs with Korean K-9 Rescue.

a manager and as a department head of the quarter as well as recognition at the Big Apple Stars.

2022 WOMEN IN TOURISM HONOREES

Becky Hubbard

Corrine Statia Thomas

ORGANIZATION Lotte New York Palace

ORGANIZATION Absolute Events By Corrine, LLC

CATEGORY Hotel Management

CATEGORY Meeting/Event Planner

Rebecca Hubbard, General Manager of the iconic

After relocating to the United States from England,

Lotte New York Palace, is a seasoned professional with

Corrine Statia Thomas became a Corporate

over 25 years of experience. An inspiring leader with a

Executive with two well-known corporations. Over

longstanding reputation for exceptional quality, Becky

17 years ago Corrine transitioned from corporate to

is known for her warmth, passion, and commitment to

entrepreneurship.

excellence. Becky has held leadership roles with Marriott

Corrine owns and operates a Full-Service Meeting &

and Starwood Hotels, including The Ritz-Carlton and

Event Planning company that serves companies, associ-

The Essex House. Currently she sits on the Executive

ations and non-profit organizations in helping them to

Board of Directors for The Hotel Association of New

create successful and memorable experiences.

York City, the Executive Board of Directors for NYC &

With over 20 years of industry experience, Corrine

Company and is the Chair of the Finance Committee

has felt called to share her knowledge by creating a

for NYC & Company.

business growth coaching program to empower and build up small business owners to become ‘Founders’ who create the impact they were created for.

Caroline Hirsch

Joanne DeSantis

ORGANIZATION Carolines on Broadway

ORGANIZATION Cucina 8 1/2

CATEGORY Nightlife

CATEGORY Restaurant Operations

Caroline Hirsch, founder and owner of Carolines

Introduced to the hospitality industry at Helmsley

on Broadway, is a successful entrepreneur, producer,

Hotels and the Waldorf Astoria, Joanne made her path

visionary and innovator in the entertainment industry

in sales and marketing within the restaurant sector.

with an illustrious career spanning 40 years. Her

Serving the dining and entertainment needs of the

namesake club – which opened as a cabaret in Chelsea

tourism and travel trade for decades, Joanne is focused

before moving to the South Street Seaport and then to

on creating memorable experiences, displaying welcom-

its current location in Times Square – is one of the most

ing hospitality, and building lasting connections. She has

enduring and respected comedy brands and a leading

led the Group Sales effort of high volume restaurant

destination for live entertainment since 1982.

operations such as Tavern on the Green, World Yacht

Caroline created and the New York Comedy Festival,

Dining Cruises, The Rainbow Room and Windows on

which features 200+ comedians in 150+ shows across all

the World, and Carmine’s. Currently, Joanne manages

five boroughs. This November marks the 18th year of

Groups and Events at Cucina 8 ½ a high profile mid-

the festival.

town hotspot.

2022 WOMEN IN TOURISM HONOREES

Ellen Hart Sturm

Julie Payne

ORGANIZATION Ellen’s Stardust Diner

ORGANIZATION Hershey’s Chocolate World

CATEGORY Restaurant Ownership

CATEGORY Retail

It’s hard to imagine a life more quintessentially New

Julie Payne is the Group Sales Consultant at Hershey’s

York than Ellen Hart- Sturm’s. The Miss Subway title

Chocolate World and represents both the Hershey

she was honored with in 1959, became her ticket to

and Times Square locations to promote domestic and

a brighter future. Looking back, we can say that her

international visitation.

whole life is connected with the restaurant business.

Obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree of Tourism from

Today, she is the founder and owner of the extraor-

Mansfield University, Julie started as a Group Tour

dinary Ellen’s Stardust Diner, the first 1950’s-themed

Manager. She achieved the Certified Tour Professional

eatery with its singing waitstaff (“Stardusters”) in New

designation from the National Tour Association and

York City, which opened in 1987. Stardust Diner has

Certified Tour Industry Specialist designation from

since served as a launching pad for many of its waiters/

the American Bus Association. In 2018, Julie founded

vocalists who have gone on to achieve success in

Attractour, LLC, a company focused on business

Broadway musicals and touring companies, domestic

development for the tourism industry.

& international. Also, Ellen was the first who, in 1979, advocated the creation of sections for smokers and non-smokers in her restaurant.

Over 30 years in this industry and she is devoted to her friends, family and her Berniedoodle, Baxter.

Allison French

Emma Guest-Consales

ORGANIZATION Broadway Inbound

ORGANIZATION Guides Association of NYC

CATEGORY Theater

CATEGORY Tour Guide

Allison French is the Senior Director of Broadway

Dr. Emma Guest-Consales is President of the Guides

Inbound, the division of The Shubert Organization

Association of New York City (GANYC). She joined

responsible for the wholesale ticketing of live enter-

GANYC in 2011, served on the Board since 2015, and

tainment in New York City. She currently serves on the

was first elected President in 2019.

Executive Commaittee oaf the Board of Trustees of the

Emma is Tour Ambassador Captain at the One World

SYTA Youth Foundation, which provides travel experi-

Observatory, a guide for Bowery Boys Walks, and offers

ences for youth and students who would otherwise not

private tours of the city’s neighborhoods, museums,

have the resources to participate in those enriching and

and historic locations in English and Italian. She also

life-changing opportunities. One of her favorite travel

volunteers at the Watson Library in The Metropolitan

destinations is India, and here in New York City she can

Museum of Art.

often be found (other than at a Broadway theater) on

Emma holds a doctorate degree in Italian Renaissance

the 2nd floor at Sardi’s, catching up with her Broadway

art, and has taught classes on the history, art, and

colleagues.

architecture of New York City.

2022 WOMEN IN TOURISM HONOREES

Cindy VandenBosch

Kathie Stapleton

ORGANIZATION Turnstile Tours

ORGANIZATION HSMAI and MPI

CATEGORY Tour Operator

CATEGORY Tourism

Cindy VandenBosch is the Founder and President of

Kathie Stapleton initially joined HSMAI in 1968 as part

Turnstile Tours & Studio, a tour company and consult-

time summer help for her father Frank W. Berkman,

ing practice based in Brooklyn. Working in partnership

CHME, then Executive Vice President of HSMAI.

with nonprofits and small businesses, Turnstile has

Today she is the Executive Director of Greater New

provided its over 60,000 visitors with in-depth experi-

York Chapters of the Hospitality Sales & Marketing

ences that explore the infrastructure, people, and places

Association International and the Greater New York

that maintain, sustain, and nourish New York City.

Chapter of Meeting Professionals International. She

Cindy and her team at Turnstile Studio also consult

was the recipient of the Big Apple Chapter’s “Golden

organizations on audience-centered interpretation

Apple” award in 1981 and the MPIGNY’s “President’s

and inclusive experience design. She is an accessibility

Award” in 1995. In that same year, Meeting News

advocate, adjunct professor at NYU’s Tisch Center of

named her one of the 25 most influential people in the

Hospitality, and has advisory roles with Travel Unity, the

meetings industry. On October 21, 2009, Kathie was

Street Vendor Project, and the Historic House Trust of

inducted into the BizBash Hall of Fame.

NYC.

Donna Haynes

Jasmine Gerald

ORGANIZATION MTA

ORGANIZATION Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine

CATEGORY Transportation

CATEGORY Up and Comer

Donna is a successful marketing professional, specializ-

Ms. Jasmine Gerald is a self-made, serial entrepreneur

ing in tourism and partnership promotion. As Assistant

whose latest venture, Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine

Director, Promotional Partnerships at the Metropolitan

landed her on Times Square’s Restaurant Row. She is

Transportation Authority for the last 13 years, she has

a 25 year veteran of the beauty and self-care industry.

cultivated revenue-generated advertising initiatives

Her prominent clients span the film, music, beauty,

and redeveloped Metro-North Railroad’s leisure travel

technology and financial services industries. Her talents

package program. In the past year, her portfolio was

have been showcased internationally and globally. Her

expanded to include systemwide customer engagement;

business ventures register presences in the US, Europe

including the popular Welcome Back New York

and Africa.

campaign. Donna received the Group Travel Award

Ms. Gerald is co-founder of Core Radiance, a holistic

from New York State Tourism, for her success with

beauty, hair care line. She coaches and mentors rising

representing the Hudson Valley as a travel destination

professionals and at-risk youth. She intends to open

and contributing to the region’s economic growth

and multiply Health and Wellness clinics across the

and currently serves on New York State Tourism’s

Caribbean.

Interagency Task Force.

2022 WOMEN IN TOURISM HONOREES

Mary Farrell ORGANIZATION Tishman Speyer/Rockefeller Center CATEGORY Lifetime Achievement Mary has worked in various positions in the tourism industry from bartender to representative for Restaurant Associates, where she honed her working skills and gained experience. She sold and marketed FIT programs, group events, buy-outs and large-scale events in many RA accounts. She followed up that role with two years representing Broadway shows. She’s been the Senior Director of Sales at Rockefeller Center for over 16 years.

Her primary responsibilities are to oversee sales of the Top of the Rock Observation Deck, Rockefeller Center tours, Rockefeller Center’s world-famous ice rink, Rockefeller Center shopping and dining. She also proudly sits on the Board of NYC & Company, where she was just reelected to her fourth, 2 year term.

2022 WOMEN IN TOURISM JUDGES Jennifer Ackerson

Jaclyn Bernstein

President and Founder of ALON Marketing Group, a 25+ year veteran of the travel industry with experience working with all supplier verticals, destinations, and travel trade. ALON is an MWBE organization and a tourism marketing, training, and business development consultancy, which cultivates businesses and destinations to succeed at their tourism goals. Jennifer’s most notable “claim to tourism fame” is spearheading the nationwide ‘Steps to Success’ inbound travel trade activation program in partnership with International Inbound Travel Association (IITA) and powering the ongoing ‘Tourism Ready’ program for NYC & Company, the official DMO of NYC. She is well recognized in the industry with a remarkable reputation, receiving prestigious industry awards for tourism marketing, professionalism, and exuding great leadership like the “Outstanding Woman in Tourism Marketing Award” from the Women in Travel + Tourism International (WITTI).

A true NYC Event Production, Hospitality & Tourism professional, leader, insider & champion! Owner of NYC’s Longest Independent & Locally Owned Destination Management Company, bought after working at from college. Top Honors: NYC & Company Board of Director; BizBash’s “Top 500 People in Events, Must-Know Event Pros, Most Influential Event Professionals & Influencers”; Lifetime Achievement Award - International Live Events Association (ILEA); Inaugural ‘Woman of The Year’ – ILEA NY; 4 Halls of Fame / Legends - Meeting Professionals International NY, BizBash, ILEA NY, Event Solutions; 3rd woman over 37 years & 81 honorees to win the Boy Scouts of America NY Hospitality Industry “Good Scout” Award; During pandemic – Live Events Coalition NY CoFounder; From Brooklyn, grew-up on welfare, now lifelong respected industry icon & caregiver!

Laval Bryant -Quigley

Cara Eisenpress

PRESIDENT, ALON MARKETING GROUP

MARKETING DIRECTOR, BROOKLYN MUSEUM Harlem bred and Brooklyn raised, the cultural movements of New York inspired Laval. Studying at Calhoun School, CUNY Business, and McKinsey’s Leadership Academy fostered her passion. Lending her talents to The Metropolitan Museum and the Brooklyn Museum as their Marketing Director. Her dedication to the Museum and the Brooklyn community has been steadfast for over ten years. She’s a community-driven collaborator driven by partnership and social impact, engaging audiences and advocating for radical inclusions at cultural institutions. Believing that the more insightful experiences Brooklyn offer collectively, the more our communities will evolve and expand the way we see ourselves and each other for a better inclusive world.

PRESIDENT & OWNER, EMPIRE FORCE EVENTS

SENIOR REPORTER, CRAIN’S NEW YORK

Cara Eisenpress is a senior reporter covering tourism, hospitality, the arts and the economy as a whole for Crain’s New York. She teaches journalism at the CUNY Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and Lehman College. A lifelong New Yorker, she lives in Westchester with her family.

2022 WOMEN IN TOURISM JUDGES Regina Falling

Regina Fojas

A recognized concierge leader with more than 25 years of award-winning hospitality experience, Regena Falling has worked for top luxury brands including Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, and Fairmont. Currently serving as the Chef Concierge at five-star, five-diamond, Park Hyatt New York, Regena was an opening team member when the brand emerged as the first hotel on Billionaire’s Row in the summer of 2014. Always striving to enhance the concierge community, Regena has represented Les Clefs d’Or USA in over 18 countries as a member of their Board of Directors and as their President. Passionate about guest experience, Regena continues this commitment to mentoring and training young concierges and hospitality professionals serving as Past President – Advisor of the New York City Association of Hotel Concierges.

Regina Fojas is Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff at the Times Square Alliance, the organization that works to improve and promote Times Square - cultivating the creativity, energy and edge that have made the area an icon for over a century. She is currently responsible for outreach and engagement strategy for approximately 7,500 stakeholders which include property owners, commercial tenants, and residential tenants. She also manages and executes the Alliance’s public policy, government affairs, and advocacy agenda. Regina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from the CUNY Macaulay Honors College. She is a native New Yorker with a passion for volunteering and exploring new neighborhoods through food.

CHEF CONCIERGE, PARK HYATT NEW YORK

Niki Franzitta

VICE PRESIDENT, HOTEL ASSOCIATION OF NYC Niki Franzitta is Vice President of the Hotel Association of New York City, an internationally recognized leader in NYC’s tourism industry, with nearly 300 hotel members. Ms. Franzitta plays a key role with HANYC by helping support its members with the highest standard of services and best available resources. Ms. Franzitta’s involvement with the hotel industry began 22 years ago, as an Associate for HANYC’s Labor Counsel, where she represented member hotels in a variety of labor and employment related matters for 15 years. Ms. Franzitta moved on to become the Regional Director of Labor Relations for Hyatt Hotels, where she oversaw all labor relations matters for the unionized properties in her region, including five New York City hotels.

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/ CHIEF OF STAFF, TIMES SQUARE ALLIANCE

Cricket Hooper Jiranek

EXECUTIVE VP/SALES AND MARKETING, CTM MEDIA GROUP INC. Cricket Hooper Jiranek has been actively involved in NYC’s tourism industry since 1985, the year she started CTM Media Group Inc. (at the time known as Creative Theatre Marketing) with her husband David. Three decades later, CTM is one of the largest distributors of visitor & tourism information in North America. Cricket is also a partner in CTM Productions LLC, which has been responsible for both producing and/or co-producing over 15 Broadway productions since 1995. For her producing efforts, Cricket has received 3 Tony Awards, one for Best Musical and two for Best Play, and she continues to remain very much involved with the Broadway community.

Cristyne Nicholas

CEO, NICHOLAS & LENCE COMMUNICATIONS Cristyne Nicholas, CEO co-founded Nicholas & Lence Communications in 2007. Known for rebuilding NYC’s $27 billion dollar tourism industry following the tragic events of September 11th , she launched the City’s first consumer TV advertising campaign, patriotic tourism initiatives such as Paint the Town Red White & Blue and recruited major events such as The World Economic Forum, The Grammy Awards, RNC 2004, Country Music Awards, and Super Bowl XLVIII.​Cristyne was named 40 under 40 by Crain’s New York Business, Top 100 Women by City & State New York, Top 25 People in travel by Travel Magazine and one of 10 most influential people in the travel industry by Meetings and Incentive Magazine. In 2012, she was appointed Chair of the NYS Tourism Advisory Council. Cristyne serves as the Chairman of the Broadway Association and is on the ABNY Steering Committee.

Sofia L. Vandaele

SOFIA L. VANDAELE, GENERAL MANAGER, INTERCONTINENTAL NEW YORK BARCLAY Sofia L. Vandaele, Belgian native and 20-year hospitality veteran, returned to New York in 2018 to join IHG Hotels & Resorts® as General Manager of the 703-room InterContinental New York Barclay. Prior to, Vandaele resided in Paris, where she held the same title at the four-star Hilton Paris Opera leading the property through a multimillion-dollar renovation and reposition. Her previous New York experience includes time as the General Manager at several W hotels, including W New York - Downtown. Vandaele’s passion lies in her employees, delivering memorable guest experiences and raising the bar on luxury.

WOMEN IN TOURISM PHILANTHROPY

Women In Tourism Contributes to Helping Future Generations of Women Succeed Women In Tourism is proud to support young women (and some men) in their career advancement within the tourism industry. A scholarship is being established for NAF’s (National Academy Foundation) Academy of Hospitality and Tourism which serves nearly 1,000 hospitality and tourism students in NYC. Additionally, college and graduate level tourism students from NYU and St. John’s University will attend the luncheon as our guests to network with leaders and accomplished women being honored.

2022 WOMEN IN TOURISM NOMINEES ATTRACTIONS Amber King - One World Observatory Gabrielle Yacoob - Museum of Ice Cream Karen Shiers - Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection Kim Wright - City Experiences Maureen Reidy - The Paley Center Nastassia Welter - Summit One Vanderbilt Patricia Niscior - Empire State Building

BIDS/GOVERNMENT AGENCY Carianne Carleo-Evangelist - NYC & Co Ellyn Bernstein - Times Square Alliance Jessica Drucker - Alliance for Downtown New York Kelly Ann Curtin - NYC & Company Susan McKenna - NYC & Company

CULTURAL ARTS/MUSEUMS Carly McCloskey - MoMA Marcy Davis - Superblue Patti Golden - Evelyn Hill - Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Events Wendi Parson - Museum of Arts & Design

HOTEL CONCIERGE Josephine Danielson - Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Kathleen Nugent Harris - Loews Regency Loida Diaz - The Trump International Hotel Maria Wittorp - The Mark Hotel Mary Murphy - Omni Berekshire Place Tea Ferrari - Mandarin Oriental New York

HOTEL MANAGEMENT Adele Gutman Milne - Inspire Five Stars Ana-Cristina Lebron - The Dream Hotel Group AnneMarie Wilson - The Wallace & The Lucerne Becky Hubbard - Lotte New York Palace Bridget Tran - Club Quarters Hotels Catherine Lee - 1 Hotel Central Park Dede Gotthelf - Southampton Inn Donna Robinson - Hilton Grand Vacations Dr. Ann Peterson - New Yorker Hotel

Erika Fais - Real Hospitality Group - Holiday Inn Express Times Square South Gul Goknar Turkmenoglu - IHG Hotels & Resorts Haliema Helen Ibrahim - The Pierre, a Taj Hotel Jean Teng - Park Hyatt New York Jennifer Cooke - The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel Justina Hillman - Park Hyatt New York Kellie Cahill - Hilton Hotels Corporation Lauren Conolan-Richards - Soho Grand Hotel Michi Jigarjian - The Rockaway Hotel + Spa Rafaela Malave - Element Times Square NY Savannah Seaman - InterContinental New York Barclay Shatia Wise - Marriott Midtown Cluster of Hotels

MEETING/EVENT PLANNER Andrea Dabu - 1 Hotel Central Park Corrine Statia Thomas - Absolute Events By Corrine, LLC Helene Falgia - Fancy Meeting You Here Micayla Diener, CMP, CSEP - TikTok

NIGHTLIFE Caroline Hirsch - Carolines on Broadway Nicole Ashford - Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar

RESTAURANT OPERATIONS Chef Kristina Ramos - Chefs for Impact Dawn Durham - Hospitality Holdings Goddess Matula - Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House Jill Dickstein - The Capital Grille - NYC Chrysler Center Joanne DeSantis - Cucina 8 1/2 Olivia Chessé - Chefs for Impact Soy Chiever - Catch Hospitality Group

RESTAURANT OWNER Angela Reilly - The Molly Wee Carrie Packin - City Nights Hospitalityas Ellen Hart Sturm - Ellen’s Stardust Diner Natalie Hudson - Dante & Dante West Village Sofia Crokos - Elaia Estiatorio

RETAIL

THEATER

Julie Payne - Hershey’s Chocolate World Kristen Esposito - American Dream Leigh Manheim - Coach Sandra Saccoor - ZZ Day Spa

Allison French - Broadway Inbound Elizabeth Findlay - AKA Jessica Ferreira - The Pekoe Group Roxanne Cade - Broadway Direct Group Sales

SPECIAL AWARDS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

TOUR GUIDE

Denise L. Hunter, CHME - Destinations Link Hospitality, LLC Eve Melendez - The Westin NY Grand Central Hotel Jennifer Falk - Union Square Partnership Lek Kidkarndee - NYCAHC Marcia Y. Skyers-James - The Kimberly Hotel Mary Beth O’Connor - The Pierre- A Taj Hotel Mary Farrell - Tishman Speyer/Rockefeller Center Merrie Davis - Next Act 2 Follow Olga Angelinas - Crowne Plaza JFK Airport Stacey Toussaint - Inside Out Tours and Events Stacy Shuster - Ripleys Believe it or Not!

SPECIAL AWARDS UP AND COMER Alissa Mendelsohn - GFI Hospitality Angela Pennyfeather - Fifth Avenue ASsociation Chloe Chan & Anna Huang - Mott Street Girls Cilenny Reyes - Kimpton Hotel Group Cynthia Jeffries - The Westin New York at Times Square Dieusita Jean - GatewayJFK Haley Ward - Hudson Yards Experiences Hayley Coriaty - Great Jones Distillery Holly Luces - The Redbury Hotel NYC Ilana Kozak - High Quality Tours Jackie Botelho - ABC VIP Jasmine Gerald - Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine Kathrine Pearson - IHG Lakshmee Lachhman-Persad - Accessible Travel NYC Luisa Mendoza - Global Tourism Sports & Entertainment Sajma Gutic - Kimpton Hotel Group

Emma Guest-Consales - Guides Association of NYC

TOUR OPERATOR April M. Merenda - Gutsy Women Travel, LLC Cindy VandenBosch - Turnstile Tours Georgette Blau - On Location Tours Kristine Geary - Maple Leaf Tours Lauren Beebe - Like a Local Tours Maria Merrill - Artisans of Leisure Paula Reynolds - American Tour Guide Association Robin Parker - Kaleidoscope Adventures Susan Mills Birnbaum - Susan Sez|NYC Walking Tours Veena Vohra - Fourwinds Tours and Travels Yelena Pshennaya - Hotelbeds Tourism/Ticketing Services Amy Vecchione - Aventina Travel & Events Anna Karnowski - Peek Anna Meshcheriakova - Times Square Photo Studio Dr. Lynn Minnaert - Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality at New York University Gail Morse - Big Apple Greeter Kathie Stapleton - HSMAI and MPI Laura Miller - CTM Media Group Makiko Matsuda Healy - NYC & Company Natalie Hernandez - Xplorie

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Kelly Ann Curtin and all the outstanding 2022 Women in Tourism honorees and nominees. You are a driving force that keeps New York City among the world’s top destinations.

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So, Mazel Tov to all Honorees!

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Kelly Ann, Becky, Mary, Nastassia, Corrine, Kathie, Joanne, Allison!

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