2025 “General Managers to Watch” Award Winners Announced by Questex’s Hotel Management

NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Questex’s Hotel Management today announces winners of the annual “GMs to Watch” award, showcasing creative, resilient and dynamic leaders in the hospitality industry.

Each year, Hotel Management opens its call for nominations to the greater hospitality industry to nominate those who deserve widespread recognition. This year, more than 150 nominations were received, and 28 professionals were chosen by Hotel Management’s senior editorial staff for their dedication and outstanding achievements.

The 2025 “GMs to Watch”:

Zarar Ahmed, General Manager, Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport
Cheri Anderson, General Manager, Hilton Garden Inn Spectrum
Frank Arena, General Manager, Springhill Suites Cincinnati Midtown
Laurent Boisdron, General Manager, Sable Hotel at Navy Pier
Peter Campanini, General Manager, The Wilbur Lititz, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
DeAnna Carlsen, General Manager, La Quinta by Wyndham Morgan Hill
Dasha Chayka, General Manager, TownePlace Suites Naples by Marriott
Angelina Convington, General Manager, Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Michelle Davis, General Manager, Springhill Suites by Marriott at The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL
Michael Guleserian, General Manager, Sheraton Commander Hotel
Nicholas Kuhns, General Manager, Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows
Rebecca Light, General Manager, Aloft Dallas Love Field & Element Dallas Love Field
Dale MacPhee, General Manager, Conrad Washington, DC
Stephanie Maldonado, General Manager, La Casa de la Playa
Liza Monagle, General Manager, Homewood Suites by Hilton - Atlantic City Egg Harbor
Sonesh Mool, General Manager, Marriott Beverly Hills
Fungai Muzunze, General Manager, The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, Autograph Collection
Leydi Naranjo, General Manager, The Buckingham Hotel
Michael O'Shaughnessy, General Manager, The Alida, Savannah
Barbara Readey, General Manager, The Don CeSar
Norma Robinson, General Manager, Blossom Hotel Houston
Cheyenne Seres-Rodriguez, General Manager, Holiday Inn Express Historic AlbuquerqueOldtown/TownePlace Suites Albuquerque Oldtown
Talha Shabbir, General Manager, Embassy Suites Houston – Energy Corridor
Awet Sium, General Manager, Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa
Kenan Tekin, General Manager, Sheraton Gateway at Los Angeles International Airport
Kelly Thoele, General Manager, Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
Evgenia Williamson, General Manager, Amara Resort and Spa
Frederic Zemmour, General Manager, L'Ermitage Beverly Hills

“General managers are the backbone of a thriving hospitality operation—leaders who elevate experiences, inspire teams and drive performance. Hotel Management proudly congratulates the 2025 GMs to Watch—exceptional visionaries shaping the future of hospitality,” said Esther Hertzfeld, Executive Editor, Hospitality Group, Questex.

The 2025 GMs to Watch winers are featured online and in the November/December issue of Hotel Management. Click here to see the winners.

About Hotel Management, a Division of Questex Hospitality Group
Hotel Management creates content for the hospitality ecosystem with one shared goal of operating hotels efficiently and profitably. Hotel Management is a leading B2B centralized source for the latest news, trends and analysis across the hospitality industry. Stay up to date on breaking news in global and local development, technology, investment, operations, food & beverage, design and more.

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Marketing Director, Hospitality Group
Hotel Management
cjohnson@questex.com

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