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Shaner Hotels is honored to announce another extraordinary achievement by Carrie Rojas, General Manager of Courtyard St. Petersburg Clearwater/Madeira Beach, who has been named Marriott's 2025 Courtyard General Manager of the Year. This prestigious honor represents one of the highest individual recognition within the Courtyard by Marriott brand. General Manager of the Year is ...

Excellence was on full display throughout the Shaner Hotels portfolio as 12 hotels earned a combined 18 Marriott Hospitality Excellence Awards for 2025. Recognized among Marriott's highest-performing hotels and leaders across the United States and Canada, these prestigious awards celebrate exceptional guest service, outstanding leadership, operational excellence, and a steadfast commitment to Marriott's brand ...

We just completed our 2026 Shaner General Manager & Director of Sales Leadership Conference. We had an amazing time relaxing and re-energizing in the Florida Keys. In addition to celebrating the successes and presenting awards to the top achievers, we celebrated Shaner's 50 years in business.   Our hosts were the Faro Blanco Resort, Curio ...

Plato Ghinos, President of Shaner Hotels, has been appointed to the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AHLA) Board of Directors. The AHLA Board of Directors represents leaders from all sectors of the lodging industry, including brands, owners, real estate investment trusts, management companies, independent hotels, and state associations. AHLA serves, supports, and advocates ...

We are proud to celebrate Vanessa Panzani at Grand Universe Lucca, Autograph Collection for winning the Connector of The Year Award - Europe. This award recognizes hotel staff who have gone above and beyond in connecting with guests and creating genuine & meaningful experiences.  Vanessa's passion, dedication, and genuine ability to connect guests with the ...