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AR Hospitality Stars Shine at 2009 Awards Banquet |
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The leading lights of the Arkansas restaurant, lodging and tourism industry were out in force on the evening of Tuesday, February 24, as the Arkansas Hospitality Association (AHA) saluted the 2009 “Stars of the Industry” with a celebratory banquet in North Little Rock.
Hosted at the Wyndham Riverfront – North Little Rock, the dinner and awards ceremony brought together over 200 hospitality industry leaders, managers and employees to pay tribute to those who are moving the industry forward. In addition, three longtime AHA members were inducted into the Arkansas Hospitality Hall of Fame. The event’s Master of Ceremonies was Kevin Miller of Little Rock’s B98.5 radio station.
“It’s important to take time to honor the people who go the extra mile to make the hospitality industry stronger by demonstrating outstanding levels of professionalism, leadership and dedication in their work,” said Montine McNulty, AHA Executive Director. “Without their efforts, our industry would never have made such tremendous progress over the last few decades. They truly represent the welcoming spirit of Arkansas hospitality.” To view pictures from this event, please visit our AHA Fan Page on Facebook by clicking here (requires registration) |
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2009 AHEF Student Competition Winners |
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Northwest Arkansas Community College Regional Technology Center Students Take Top Honors in Culinary Competition
Central High Students From Helena – West Helena Take Top Honors in Lodging Management Competition
Students enrolled in one of Arkansas’s high school level ProStart programs (which teaches business and culinary skills for restaurant management) from NWACC Regional Technology Center in Fayetteville will represent Arkansas in the 8th Annual National ProStart Student Invitational culinary and management competitions in San Diego, California on April 24-26. The team placed first in Arkansas’s Annual Tyson ProStart Student Invitational.
Students enrolled in one of Arkansas’s high school level Lodging Management Programs (which teaches business skills for lodging management) from Central High School in Helena – West Helena will represent Arkansas nationally at the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute National Competition April 16-18 in Orlando, Florida. The team placed first in Best Westerns of Arkansas Lodging Management Program Student Invitational. To view pictures from this event please visit our AHA Fan Page on Facebook by clicking here (requires registration) |
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65th Annual AHA Convention and Tradeshow Sept 23-24, 2009 |
Save the Dates: 65th Annual AHA Convention and Tradeshow September 23-24, 2009Register before Friday May 15, 2009 for a 10% discount off your booth price!The Arkansas Hospitality Association would like to invite you to participate in the Arkansas Hospitality Association 2009 Convention and Trade Show being held September 23-24. The theme for this year’s Convention and Trade Show is “Wild About Arkansas." The safari theme "Wild About Arkansas" was chosen to help promote tourism and encourage people to vacation in our state in order to experience Arkansas' great food, lodging, and the many amenities and attractions Arkansas has to offer.
If you would like to receive a trade show packet containing the Sunbelt Information Kit, Utilities Information, Exhibit Space Contract, and the Booth Location Chart or you are interested in joining us and promoting your organization for this year’s Arkansas Hospitality Association Trade Show, please reserve your booth early for the best possible placement. For booth reservation, please contact Holly Heer, Director of Membership Sales and Special Events, by phone at 501-376-2323 or by e-mail at holly@arhospitality.org.
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