| 2010 GPHA Hotel Olympics
November 23, 2010
2010 Champions:
1st Place: Loews Philadelphia Hotel
2nd Place: Hotel Palomar
3rd Place: Hyatt at the Bellevue
We Came, We Saw, We Built
1st Place: Loews Philadelphia Hotel
2nd Place: Hotel Palomar
3rd Place: Sheraton Society Hill
Ready, Set, Bake
1st Place: Crowne Plaza Valley Forge
2nd Place: Hilton Garden Inn Center City
3rd Place: Ritz Carlton Philadelphia
Pie Eating Contest
1st Place: Park Hyatt at the Bellevue
2nd Place: Embassy Suites Center City
3rd Place: Holiday Inn Express Midtown
Philly Feud Trivia Contest
1st Place: Loews Philadelphia Hotel
2nd Place: Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia
3rd Place: Holiday Inn Historic District
GM Match Game
1st Place: Hilton Garden Inn Center City
2nd Place: Courtyard by Marriott Downtown
3rd Place: Hyatt at the Bellevue
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The Hotel Olympics is a fun, good spirited event intended to celebrate the hard work hotel staffs do each and every day. Hotel staff and general managers from the region compete for "The Hotel Champion Cup" and celebrate the achievements of their hotels. While we continued some of our classic games, (Blindfolded Bed-Making, Philly Feud, and Cart Stocking Relay) we added two new games: Candy Bar and Recycle Trash and Toss. This year's games were quite a success as all the teams played fiercely against each other. Congratulations to all the winning teams!
Candy Bar
1st Place: Hyatt at the Bellevue
2nd Place: Hotel Palomar
3rd Place: Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia
Cart Stocking Relay
1st Place: Crowne Plaza Valley Forge
2nd Place: Hyatt at the Bellevue
3rd Place: Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia
Blindfolded Bed-Making Contest
1st Place: Omni Hotel at Independence Park
2nd Place: Holiday Inn Historic District
3rd Place: Loews Philadelphia Hotel
Recycle Trash & Toss
1st Place: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
2nd Place: Loews Philadelphia Hotel
3rd Place: Omni Hotel at Independence Park
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| 12th Annual Stars of the Industry Awards Program |
The Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association (GPHA) held the 11th Annual Stars of the Industry Awards Program October 9, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency at Penn's Landing. The Awards are presented as a means of recognizing outstanding performance, commitment and achievements in the hotel industry. The nominees were treated like Stars as each was recognized on stage; their zeal was visible of how proud they were of their achievements. The winners of the evening's event are as follows:
- Jerome Smith, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year- Front of the House
- Kathleen Cespedes, Philadelphia Airport Marriott, Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year - Back of the House
- Jennifer Klusaritz, The Windsor Suites, Outstanding Lodging Manager of the Year
- Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, Community Services Award
- Maxine Tsang, Philadelphia Downtown Courtyard Marriott, Guest Relations Award
- Colleen Miller, Crowne Plaza Philadelphia West & Widener University, Student of the Year
- Bryan Hoffman, Hoffman Design Group, Allied Member of the Year
GPHA will enter these winners in each category into the state and national Spirit of Hospitality Programs sponsored by the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
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| Our Philadelphia Training Program - The Wonderful Whirl Thru Philly(WWTP) |
I'm sure you've heard of the "Amazing Race." Well here in Philadelphia we have "The Wonderful Whirl Thru Philly." This event was held on June 17th, 2010. The WWTP is an excellent team exercise with a fast-paced, in-depth, energizing, fun-filled event, guaranteed to add lasting value.
Teams traveled on Philly's SEPTA system and/or walked for a thrilling adventure through Philadelphia and visited our pre-determined locations throughout the city. Once teams arrived at each destination they had to complete the challenges specific to each location— all while experiencing the unbeatable sights and sounds of the city. Teams were given a CLUECARD at the onset of the WWTP. After they complete the assigned challenges at each station, teams received another CLUECARD signaling them to their next STATION. This continued until teams have completed the entire course.
It was a one-of-a-kind experience that allowed hotel employees to experience Philadelphia in a unique way. This event gave participants a great way to learn about attractions located throughout Old City and the surrounding neighborhoods. Click on the link to see some of the photos that were taken during The Wonderful Whirl Thru Philly.
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| Philadelphia Hospitality Show - 2010 |
The Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association in partnership with the Philadelphia Vicinity Club Managers Association held its 2010 Hospitality Show on March 15th at the Union League of Philadelphia. With more than 75 vendors on hand to promote their products and facilities to the over 400 hotel and club managers, the trade show was a great success. We were able to learn about all the products and services they have to offer. This was a great way for industry professionals to network with one another. The benefits of the trade show will extend well beyond the day of this event.
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| GPHA Scholarship & The LAGOS Heart of Philadelphia Awards Luncheon |
PCVB & GPTMC CHAIRMEN HONORED BY HOTEL COMMUNITY
The Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association recently honored Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Chairman Nick DeBenedictis and Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corp. Chairman Manny Stamatakis with the LAGOS Heart of Philadelphia Award. The award honors individuals or organizations that have had a significant impact upon the hospitality industry within the preceding year. More than 400 attendees, including Mayor Nutter and several members of City Council, joined together to honor the two friends and leaders for their remarkable contributions to Philadelphia’s hotel and hospitality industry. The event, which took place at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, awarded $39,000 in scholarships to those pursuing careers in hospitality management.
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