Questex’s Hotel Management Celebrates 2025 “Thirty Under 30” Award Winners

NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Questex’s Hotel Management reveals the annual “Thirty Under 30” winners, spotlighting emerging talent shaping the future of hospitality.

Each year, Hotel Management invites nominations from across the hospitality industry to spotlight rising talent deserving of recognition for their dedication and impact. Eligible nominees must be 29 or younger as of December 31, 2025, currently working in any area of the hotel sector — operations, management, ownership, technology, asset management, consulting, training, or sales and marketing. Candidates are required to have completed a significant project for their hotel or organization and be acknowledged by their leaders as emerging industry trailblazers.

From the impressive pool of 2025 nominations, 30 outstanding professionals were selected by the senior editorial staff for their commitment, leadership, and achievements. They are:

1. Justice Alvarez, Director of People + Culture, The Marker Hotel Union Square
2. Sameer Amratlal, Dual Assistant General Manager, Residence Inn Flamingo Crossings/Fairfield Inn Flamingo Crossings
3. Olivia Barbeau, Talent Acquisition Manager, Brittain Resorts & Hotels
4. Chris Campbell, Sales Executive Administrator, Hotel Drover
5. Sarah Deaton, Creative Services Manager, OTO Development
6. Josh Delvalle, Sales Support Manager, McKibbon Hospitality
7. Yash Desai, Founder, AGA Hotels/JR07 Development
8. Emma Dietz, Senior Associate of Investments, First Hospitality
9. Amaan Dosani, CEO & Co-Founder, Hifive & Sabha Hospitality
10. Zachary Garcia, Vice President, LionGrove
11. Tori Greenberg, Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis, BRE Hotels & Resorts
12. Melissa Hand, Senior Convention Services Manager - The Jacquard, Autograph Collection, Stonebridge
13. Janete Lopez, Sales & Marketing Manager - Hampton Inn and Suites Bridgeview, First Hospitality
14. Justin Louie, SHINE/Revenue Manager, Sandpiper Hospitality
15. Maria Maksimova, Area Director of Sales, OTO Development
16. Gabrielle Marback-Pehler, Revenue Manager, Highgate Holdings
17. Sean Marsden, General Manager - Aloft Denver International Airport, Stonebridge
18. Dylan Massari, Regional Digital Manager, Atrium Hospitality
19. Belle Morrow, Regional Director of Sales, Sun Capital Hotels
20. Allison Neary, Regional Director, BWH Hotels
21. Dustin Northrop, Director of Business Intelligence, My Place Hotels
22. Riley O'Connell, Sustainability Manager, PM Hotel Group
23. Dylan Patel, Principal, 3D Hospitality Investments
24. Justin Patel, Director of Investments and Asset Management, Dream Capital
25. Mayur Patel, Director of Events, AAHOA
26. Paavan Patel, Managing Principal, Harmony Hospitality
27. Parish Patel, Hotel Manager, Schulte Hospitality
28. Emily Jessica Rance, Sales Manager, DoubleTree Nashville
29. Jordan Stephenson, Human Resources Manager, Raines Company
30. Jasmin Williams, Administrative Assistant to President, Global Lifestyle Brands, Hilton

The 2025 Thirty Under 30 winners are featured online and in the September issue of Hotel Management. Visit https://www.hotelmanagement.net/operate/hotel-industrys-rising-stars to learn more.

Hotel Management’s 2025 “Thirty Under 30” Awards are sponsored by DIRECTV HOSPITALITY.

“Hospitality is a people-first industry, and this year’s honorees represent the creativity, vision, and leadership that will define its future,” said Esther Hertzfeld, Hotel Management executive editor. “We’re proud to celebrate their achievements, and equally proud that Questex Hospitality is creating pathways to help rising leaders continue to grow.”

The “Thirty Under 30” Awards are part of Questex’s broader commitment to developing the next generation of hospitality leaders. Building on this mission, Questex will debut The Hospitality Show’s Emerging Leaders Program at the 2025 event, taking place October 26–28 in Denver.

Designed for rising professionals and students, the Emerging Leaders Program will feature educational sessions from seasoned executives and next-generation leaders on topics including AI, leadership, F&B trends, and more. Participants will also enjoy exclusive networking activities and full access to The Hospitality Show, including keynotes sessions and the show floor. Registration for attendees under 30 is $199. For more details, visit www.thehospitalityshow.com/hospitalityshowcom/emerging-leaders.

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.

About Questex 

Questex helps people live better and longer. The company brings people together in the markets that help people live better—hospitality, operational real estate and wellness—and the industries that help people live longer—life sciences and healthcare—along with the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. In the experience economy, Questex connects its ecosystem through live events, enriched with data insights and digital communities, to deliver exceptional experiences and measurable results. It happens here.

Media Contacts

Esther Hertzfeld
Executive Editor
ehertzfeld@questex.com

Christine Johnson
Marketing Director
cjohnson@questex.com

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