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AHLA Reveals 2026 General Managers of the Year Winners
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AHLA Reveals 2026 General Managers of the Year Winners

The American Hotel & Lodging Association honored outstanding hotel leaders across eight categories at The Hospitality Show in Miami Beach. Selected from over 250 nominees, recipients were recognized for leadership excellence, community impact, and service standards.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1AHLA honored top GMs across full-service, select-service, extended stay, resort, and independent hotel sectors.
  2. 2New award categories were introduced this year: GM Rising Star and GM Community Ambassador.
  3. 3Greg Leonard of Hyatt Regency Denver received the prestigious GM Lifetime Achievement Award for 45 years of service.

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Source: Lodging Magazine

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