Greater Pittsburgh Hotel Association

Greater Pittsburgh Hotel Association GPHA has operated as a local, social organization serving the Greater Pittsburgh Area for 20+ years!

⚾ A special thank you to the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association (PRLA) for their generous sponsorship of our ...
06/09/2026

⚾ A special thank you to the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association (PRLA) for their generous sponsorship of our upcoming Pittsburgh Pirates Game & Tailgate on Monday, July 27, 2026!

We are grateful for PRLA’s continued partnership and commitment to supporting Pennsylvania’s hospitality industry. Their support helps create opportunities for networking, connection, and celebration among hospitality professionals throughout our region.

Thank you, PRLA, for helping make this event possible. We look forward to a great evening of hospitality, camaraderie, and baseball!

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 Hospitality Award Winners! ✨🏆These outstanding individuals and organizations c...
05/19/2026

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 Hospitality Award Winners! ✨🏆

These outstanding individuals and organizations continue to raise the bar for leadership, service, and impact across Pittsburgh hospitality.

Congratulations to:

• Divina Rice – Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
• Saur Lumbantoruan – Wyndham Grand Hotel
• Michelle McGee – Omni William Penn Hotel
• Ronda Cosby – Courtyard by Marriott University Center Hotel
• Coleman Hughes – Cambria Suites Hotel Downtown
• Premium Parking
• Pittsburgh Airport Marriott

Thank you for your dedication to our industry and community! 👏

Leadership CommunityImpact

Big stage. Bigger heart.Pittsburgh showed up. 👏
04/26/2026

Big stage. Bigger heart.
Pittsburgh showed up. 👏

Giving back to the city that gives us so much 💛The Greater Pittsburgh Hotel Association partnered with the Pittsburgh Do...
04/22/2026

Giving back to the city that gives us so much 💛

The Greater Pittsburgh Hotel Association partnered with the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership for a Downtown cleanup ahead of the NFL Draft.

With national attention on Pittsburgh, our members came together to take pride in our community and help the city look its best. Moments like these remind us how strong our community truly is.

Thank you to everyone who showed up—we’re proud to be part of a community that shows up ✨

We’re teaming up with the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership for a Downtown Cleanup ahead of the NFL Draft 🏈✨With national ...
04/18/2026

We’re teaming up with the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership for a Downtown Cleanup ahead of the NFL Draft 🏈✨

With national attention on Pittsburgh, let’s come together, give back, and show off the city we’re so proud to call home 💛🖤

📍 Downtown Pittsburgh
🗓 Monday, April 20
⏰ 10AM (meet at 120 Boulevard of the Allies)

Whether you can stay for a bit or the full time, every effort makes a difference. Let’s put our best foot forward—together.

⭐ Hospitality Stars of Excellence Awards – Nominations Now Open!The Greater Pittsburgh Hotel Association invites you to ...
03/10/2026

⭐ Hospitality Stars of Excellence Awards – Nominations Now Open!

The Greater Pittsburgh Hotel Association invites you to help us recognize the outstanding individuals and organizations that make Pittsburgh’s hospitality industry so strong.

Each year, these awards celebrate the people who go above and beyond through exceptional service, leadership, and community impact.

Nomination Categories
• Joyce Kraemer Hotel Employee of the Year
• Operations Manager of the Year
• Tom Martini General Manager of the Year
• Don Andrezjwski Sales Manager of the Year
• Guest Services Employee of the Year
• Tom Hardy Community Service Award
• Associate Member of the Year (Non-Hotel Member)

📅 Nomination Deadline: April 10, 2026
📧 Submit nominations to: [email protected]

Award winners will be celebrated at the Spring Fling & Hospitality Stars of Excellence Awards Reception on May 18, 2026 at Embassy Suites Downtown Pittsburgh.

Help us celebrate the people who represent the very best of Pittsburgh hospitality!

Spring is in the air — and that means it’s almost time for the GPHA Spring Fling! 🌸The Greater Pittsburgh Hotel Associat...
03/10/2026

Spring is in the air — and that means it’s almost time for the GPHA Spring Fling! 🌸

The Greater Pittsburgh Hotel Association invites you to join us for our Spring Fling and Hospitality Stars of Excellence Awards, a special afternoon celebrating the people and organizations who make Pittsburgh’s hospitality industry so incredible.

📅 Monday, May 18, 2026
📍 Embassy Suites Downtown Pittsburgh

Schedule:
3:00 PM – Public Board Meeting
3:30 PM – Hospitality Stars of Excellence Awards & Spring Fling Reception

We are also seeking event sponsors and auction item donations, such as gift baskets, dining experiences, sports tickets, gift certificates, and other unique local experiences. Proceeds help support GPHA scholarship programs throughout the year.

📌 Important Dates:
• Sponsorship Deadline – May 8
• Registration Deadline – May 13

We hope to see our hospitality community come together for a wonderful afternoon of celebration and connection!

🌷 Save the Date! 🌷The GPHA Spring Fling & Hospitality Stars of Excellence Awards is coming May 18, 2026 at the Embassy S...
03/03/2026

🌷 Save the Date! 🌷

The GPHA Spring Fling & Hospitality Stars of Excellence Awards is coming May 18, 2026 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown.

Join us as we celebrate the individuals and teams who make our hospitality industry shine. ✨

🕒 3:00 PM – Public Business Meeting
🥂 3:30 PM – Awards & Reception

Sponsorships open March 9, with more details coming soon. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Important Message for Hotel Association Members:We are looking forward to a fantastic NFL Pregame Draft Party and hope y...
02/18/2026

Important Message for Hotel Association Members:

We are looking forward to a fantastic NFL Pregame Draft Party and hope you will be part of it.

Please kindly submit your final registration numbers no later than Monday at 12:00 PM. If possible, it would be greatly appreciated if you could send them by the end of this week to assist us with planning.

We have invited several city officials to attend, and we are hoping for a strong turnout so we can proudly showcase our association and demonstrate how honored we are to represent the hospitality industry in the City of Pittsburgh. A great crowd will help us highlight the strength and unity of our community.

Thank you in advance for your prompt response and continued support. We can’t wait to celebrate together.

02/05/2026

Get ready for draft-night energy! 🏈
Join us at Cork & Crust for the 2026 Pittsburgh Pre-Draft Party — you’re officially our first-round pick.





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