Visit Spokane recognizes local hospitality industry, employees with tourism awards
May 23, 2018 Updated Wed., May 23, 2018 at 7:08 p.m.
Visit Spokane recognized Spokane Airports, local companies and hospitality employees this week with the organization’s 2018 tourism awards.
“These people and businesses embody the tireless work in the region’s hospitality industry, making Spokane an interesting urban hub for visitors,” said Cheryl Kilday, Visit Spokane’s president and CEO.
Winners were honored Tuesday at Visit Spokane’s annual meeting at the Spokane Veterans Arena.
Placemaker Award
Rita Santillanes, Best Western Peppertrees of Washington
Spokane Airports
Engaging Employee, On the Front Lines
Dzenana Prozorac, Holiday Inn Express Downtown
Engaging Employee, Behind the Scenes
Brenda Barratt, The Davenport Grand
Rising Star
Alia Russell, Northern Quest Resort & Casino
Small Event, Big Impact
Spokane International Film Festival
Mega Event, Mighty Impression
Garth Brooks, seven sold-out concerts in five days
Spirit of the Intermountain Northwest: Small, but Mighty
Mica Moon Zip Tours
Spirit of the Intermountain Northwest: Big, Bold Business
Arbor Crest Wine Cellars
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