The Chairman's Award celebrates the remarkable achievements of our properties and teams who exemplify the spirit of hospitality excellence. This special recognition honors those who consistently demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to guest satisfaction, operational excellence, and team success. Recipients of this distinguished award embody Athena's highest standards, creating exceptional experiences that delight our guests and inspire their fellow team members.
Our Quarterly Pineapple Award recognizes team members who go above and beyond in their dedication to exceptional service. This special honor celebrates individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to their fellow team members, guests, and community. These exceptional team members embody the heart of Athena's values, consistently demonstrating leadership, compassion, and an unwavering dedication to hospitality excellence.
The Chairman's Award celebrates the remarkable achievements of our properties and teams who exemplify the spirit of hospitality excellence. This special recognition honors those who consistently demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to guest satisfaction, operational excellence, and team success. Recipients of this distinguished award embody Athena's highest standards, creating exceptional experiences that delight our guests and inspire their fellow team members.
We're proud to share that our Chief Operating Officer, Devesh Patel, spoke at the Florence Business Council event, where he received a warm recognition for Athena Hospitality Group as a cornerstone of our local business community.
Pictured below is Devesh with the Mayor of Florence and our incredible team members, celebrating this milestone! Also captured is a snapshot of Devesh in his element, passionately sharing his journey—from his humble beginnings and Athena’s roots, to our big plans for the future, including a new office space and exciting new property builds on the way!
Thank you to the Florence Business Council and all who attended for recognizing Athena's impact and Devesh's leadership. We're thrilled for what the future holds as we continue to grow alongside this wonderful community.
#Leadership #AthenaHospitality #FlorenceBusinessCouncil #CommunityImpact #GrowthMindset #Inspiration #FuturePlans #NewOffice #TeamAthena #DeveshPatel #LocalBusiness #FlorenceKY #HospitalityIndustry #AthenaStrong
Our team had an incredible day volunteering at the Brighton Center's Youth Services Homeward Bound Shelter! 🏠✨ It was a heartwarming experience to contribute to such a meaningful cause and support our community. A huge thank you to everyone who came out and helped make a difference. Together, we can create a brighter future! 💛 #CommunityService #GivingBack #TeamWork #BrightonCenter #CharityEvent #VolunteerWork
Housekeeping week 2024 came to an end today! Thank you for all that you do here at TownePlace Suites Louisville, KY!
We had a great time at the #wearesuitES extended stay conference for InterContinental Hotels & Resorts in Nashville last week!
#IHGExtendedStay team is an extremely fun and talented group of individuals. They offered valuable information in the GM and DOS breakout sessions and put on a pretty "suite" happy hour for the attendees.
In addition to that, Athena's own General Manager Bob Harrison received the award for Highest Enrollment Efficiency Score for 2023! Congratulations, Bob! Your Athena family is very proud of you and your entire Candlewood team!
It was a great time all around and we are looking forward to the next event!
#athenahospitalitygroup #allaboutrelationships #ahgroup #athenafamily #CandlewoodSuitesFranklinTN #CandlewoodSuitesGonzalesLA #IHG #extendedstayconference #ihgextendedstayconference #hospitalitycareers
The Athena Resource Center and our General Managers showed support for October's Breast Cancer Awareness on the team call last week.
Supporting the fighters, admiring the survivors, honoring the taken, and never giving up hope.
#breastcancerawareness #breastcancerawarenessmonth #athenahospitaltygroup #athenahg #athenateam #resourcecenter #pinkoctober #support
The annual Athena Hospitality Group Conference was a success again this year!
Congratulations to our award winners:
Bryan Glenn, Sarah Taylor and Mika Yoshida at La Quinta Inn & Suites - Clifton, NJ for BEST REV PAR GROWTH!
Jennifer Pierce at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Louisville Downtown for BEST SALES PERFORMANCE!
John Johnson at Cambria Hotel Nashville Airport for our ATHENA CHAIRMAN'S AWARD!
We are so proud of every one of you. We would not be here without your dedication to success! Keep up the exceptional work, team.
Another great Jersey trip in the books for our Athena team! We couldn't be more proud of our La Quinta property team (We were missing AGM Sarah Taylor who is out on maternity leave with baby Miles!).
La Quinta had a great 2023 and are already showing a fantastic start to 2024! We are looking forward to their continued success for the remainder of 2024. As always, thanks for the hospitality, team! And we'll never get over that view of NYC! 😀
Such a fun night at the Reds game last night. Our AHG team had a blast together and we couldn't have asked for better weather or a better win for our Reds!
Also, happy 3 year anniversary to Racheal Jetter! It's been a fun and eventful 3 years. Cheers to many more!
#athenahospitalitygroup #hospitality #growthmindset #cincinnatireds #cincinnatiredsbaseball #suitelife #bestplacestowork #fireworks
Vote for Francisco for the Rose Award!
We are thrilled to announce that one of our own, Francisco Gonzalez (Front Office Manager at Louisville TownePlace Suites), has been nominated for the prestigious Rose Award! This honor recognizes employees in the hospitality industry who go above and beyond to enhance the guest experience in the Louisville area.
Francisco’s dedication, warm personality, and commitment to making every guest feel special are truly inspiring. If you’ve had the pleasure of meeting him, you know how deserving he is of this award!
Voting is now open! Show your support by casting your vote and help us celebrate Francisco’s incredible work. Let's bring the Rose Award home!
Happy Halloween from our amazing properties! Our teams are getting into the spooky spirit, celebrating in style with costumes, treats, and festive decor!
Check out the photos to see all the fun and creativity our team members have put into making this Halloween extra special. We’re so proud of their hard work and dedication, and it’s moments like these that make our properties feel like home.
#HalloweenFun #TeamSpirit #Hospitality #athenahospitalitygroup #AHGteam #SpookySeason #culture
Exciting day as our Regional Director of Operations, Racheal Jetter, visits our Cambria Hotel Nashville Airport and AVID Nashville Airport properties! Checking in on the health of the property, strengthening connections on-site, and discussing strategies for continued success.
Even a celebrity visit from our Candlewood Suites Nashville - Franklin General Manager, Bob Harrison!
#TeamVisit #LeadershipInAction #HospitalityExcellence #OperationalExcellence #TeamSuccess #IHGhotels #Choicehotels #Avid #Cambria #AthenaHospitalityGroup #AHGTeam
We wanted to share some pictures from today’s exciting visit. In honor of Housekeeping Appreciation Week, our La Quinta property had the pleasure of hosting Geoffrey Ballotti, President and CEO of Wyndham, and Shilpan "Shippy" Patel, Executive VP of Operations. They came out specifically to celebrate our incredible team members and acknowledge the hard work and dedication everyone has shown.
To make the visit even more fun, Geoff and Shippy competed against each other by cleaning a room. Our room attendants and supervisor then had the chance to critique their work, and they declared Geoff the winner! He then sat back afterward with a satisfied smile, knowing he had swept the competition (picture attached).
A special shout-out to our team members who looked sharp and dressed so professionally—you all represented us with pride! Your professionalism and attention to detail truly stood out.
Thank you all for your continued commitment to excellence—this visit was a reminder of how valued you are. Let’s keep this momentum going as we continue to raise the bar!
Attached are pictures from the visit to capture the moment.
Keep up the amazing work, team!
Our property, Candlewood Suites in Gonzales, LA, has been impacted by hurricane Francine. Many of our dedicated team members have experienced personal losses, with damage to their homes and belongings.
Candlewood Suites is not just a place of business—it’s a cornerstone of our community, offering comfort and refuge to travelers, and providing stable jobs for our hardworking team. Unfortunately, the devastation has disrupted the lives of our staff and the services we provide.
We’re asking for your help to support the recovery of our team members who have been affected. Your donation will go directly towards repairs, replacing essential equipment, and providing assistance to our employees as they work to restore their homes and lives.
Any contribution, big or small, will make a huge difference. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and support during this difficult time.
