UJA-Federation of New York will honor Geoff Ballotti, president/CEO, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, at its annual Hospitality Division event.
The reception will be held on Tuesday, June 4, at the Marriott Marquis in New York City following the NYU Hospitality Investment Conference and will raise funds to support UJA-Federation’s annual campaign, which supports a wide network of nonprofits.
“For 15 years, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has supported UJA and the vital work it does caring for those in need while creating and fostering diverse communities where all are welcome,” said Ballotti. “Together with my hospitality colleagues, we’ll celebrate the extraordinary work of UJA and how it improves lives in communities across the globe.”
Jonathan Tisch, executive chairman, Loews Hotels and UJA’s Hospitality Division chair, added, “It was an easy decision to honor Geoff, one of the finest leaders and changemakers in our industry. Geoff is passionate about ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect and this honor reflects that commitment in both his professional and philanthropic efforts.”
The UJA Hospitality Division committee members are Bruce Blum, Liberty Hotel Advisors LLC; Richard Born, BD Hotels; Jonathan Falik, JF Capital Advisors; Mark Gerstein, McKinsey & Company; Mark Gordon, Intrinsic Hotel Capital; Michael Lefkowitz, Triumph Hotels; Michele Mahl, The Agency; Gary Mendell, HEI Hotels & Resorts; David A. Pepper, Choice Hotels International Inc.; Stacy Silver, Silver Hospitality Group LLC; Brian Schwartz, The Elliot Group; and Evan Weiss, LW Hospitality Advisors.
Learn Geoff Ballotti’s origin story in the hospitality industry in the January issue of Hotel Business.
