Sheraton Dallas' Mark Sanders Honored at Hotel Association of North Texas' 2015 HOSPY's Gala
Sanders named 'General Manager of the Year' in "Upscale & Midscale with Food and Beverage" category
DALLAS, TX - December 3, 2015 - The Sheraton Dallas Hotel announces General Manager Mark Sanders was awarded General Manager of the Year in the “Upscale and Midscale with Food and Beverage” category at the Hotel Association of North Texas' 7th Annual HOSPY's Awards and Silver Plume Gala held on Thursday, November 19.
Since 2007, the HOSPY's Awards Gala has been honoring excellence in the hospitality industry. The HOSPY's is largest annual hospitality awards gala in North Texas.
Mark was honored with the coveted Crystal Pineapple Award, given in recognition of his excellence and outstanding efforts as General Manager of the Sheraton Dallas.
"I'm honored to have been chosen for this prestigious award," Mark said. "The success of our hotel can be attributed to not just my efforts, but the hard work and dedication of all of our remarkable staff members.”
Mark joined the Sheraton Dallas as General Manager in 2013 with more than 34 years of hospitality experience specializing in operations, revenue generation, project management, openings, acquisitions and divestitures. Previously he served as the Regional Vice President with Millennium Hotels in New York City, an Area Manager in New Orleans with Marriott International, and a Regional Human Resources Leader with Marriott International. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business at Wilkes University.
For more information on the Sheraton Dallas Hotel, please visit www.sheratondallashotel.com.
About the Sheraton Dallas Hotel
The Sheraton Dallas Hotel is a downtown Dallas destination located only steps away from the city's vibrant arts and business districts, and adjacent to the DART rail line. Located in the heart of downtown Dallas, guests of the Sheraton Dallas can experience the culture, sports centers, entertainment, shopping and dining options that have made Dallas a world-renowned destination. Featuring 1,840 guest rooms and over 230,000 square feet of meeting and event space, the hotel combines form, function and style to host a video conference for 10 or a gala for 5,000. For more information about the Sheraton Dallas, or to make a reservation, visit www.sheratondallashotel.com. From the U.S. and Canada, reservations for any Sheraton hotel worldwide can be made by calling 1-800-325-3535 or visiting www.starwoodhotesl.com/sheraton.
Contact:
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214-654-0402
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