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OUR INAUGURAL TOP TALENT CLASS RISES TO THE TOP.
There are many memorable scenes from the eighties aviator classic“ Top Gun.” Maverick flipping the bird to the pilot of a Russian MiG; Goose’ s sad demise; and, of course, one shirtless beach volleyball game. At the core of the movie is the idea of greatness, what Viper refers to as“ the best of the best.”
A panoply of greatness exists in the hospitality industry. And yet, still, there are some that shine a little bit brighter— the elite. It’ s within that vein that HOTELS Magazine is proud to introduce its inaugural Top Talent Awards, recognizing the most influential people who promote, operate, build and invest in the hospitality industry.
In the ensuing pages, we recognize five of these people, in five different categories: chief development officer, chief operating officer, chief financial officer, chief marketing officer, chief technology officer. Those recognized were nominated by colleagues and peers and decided upon by HOTELS’ editorial team.
We hope you agree with the selections and, moreover, hope you enjoy their stories.
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