HSMAI South Florida Announces 2025 Hospitality Industry Award Nominees

Fort Lauderdale, FL – October 1, 2025 – The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) South Florida Chapter proudly announces the nominees for the region’s most prestigious hospitality awards. Winners will be voted on by HSMAI members and honored at the highly anticipated 40th Annual Awards Ceremony & Silent Auction: Hats Off to 40 Years of Hospitality, taking place October 30, 2025, at the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort.

The evening will recognize outstanding achievements across leadership, sales, marketing, and revenue, while raising funds for the Dr. Peter Ricci Scholarship Fund, which supports the next generation of hospitality leaders.

2025 Nominees

General Manager / Executive Leader of the Year

• Daniel A. Hostettler, CEO, The Boca Raton
• Daniel Lam, Area General Manager, Economos Properties
• TJ Pierri, General Manager, Noble House Hotels & Resorts
• George Adel, Hotel Manager, W South Beach
• Didi Lopez, General Manager, Provident Coconut Grove at The Mutiny & Provident Luxury Suites Fisher Island

Sales Leader of the Year

• Craig Richesin, Area Director of Sales, Hersha Hospitality Management
• Laurie Johnson, Complex Director of Sales & Marketing, Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
• Tessa Hodge, Area Director of Sales, Kolter Hospitality
• Marta Weinstein, Director of Sales, The Colony Palm Beach
• Carolina Torres, Area Director of Sales & Marketing, Economos Properties
• Nancy Rossero, Director of Group Sales, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina

Marketing Leader of the Year

• Joe Glasgow, Vice President, Marketing & Commercial Strategy, The Boca Raton
• Brett Boreing, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Pier Sixty-Six Resort
• Christina Davis, SVP, Operations, Tambourine
• Franny Mann, Director of Digital Marketing, The Palms Hotel & Spa
• Ivan Bauza, Director of Sales & Marketing, The Setai Miami Beach

Revenue Leader of the Year

• Jennifer Tang, Regional Director of Revenue Management, HHM Hotels
• Hector Diaz, Complex Director of Revenue Management, Loews Miami Beach & Loews Coral Gables
• Daniel Schalick, Director of Revenue Management, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
• John Wigglesworth, Area Director of Revenue, Aimbridge Hospitality
• Daniel Charubhumi, Director of Revenue Management, Mondrian South Beach Hotel

Hotel Executive / Commercial Strategy Team of the Year

• The Boca Raton
• Gina Genna, Senior Area Director of Marketing, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
• Eduardo Fernandez, General Manager, Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
• Brad Sundock, Director of Commercial Strategy, EAST Miami – Swire Hotels
• Fernando Cerna, Director of Sales & Marketing, 1 Hotel South Beach
• Katherine Beja-McLennan, Area Director of Sales & Marketing, Hyatt Centric Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale (Kolter Hospitality)

About HSMAI South Florida
HSMAI South Florida is the leading advocate for hospitality professionals in the region, dedicated to fueling sales, inspiring marketing, and optimizing revenue. Through education, networking, and recognition, HSMAI South Florida empowers professionals to unlock their potential and drive sustainable success.