Left to Right: William Pate, President and CEO, Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau; Erica Qualls-Battey, General Manager, Atlanta Marriott Marquis; Phil Noyes, Chairman and Owner, Proof of the Pudding, Inc.; Vincent Anthony, Founder and Executive Director, Center for Puppetry Arts;David Rubinger, Publisher, Atlanta Business Chronicle and Daryl Evans, Chairman of the Board, Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau
Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau celebrated local hospitality leaders Thursday, Nov. 10 at Flourish Buckhead for the 18th annual Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame. The ceremony honored individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Atlanta’s hospitality industry.
2016 Hospitality Hall of Fame inductees:
- Vincent Anthony, Founder and Executive Director, Center for Puppetry Arts
- Phil Noyes, Chairman and Owner, Proof of the Pudding, Inc.
- Erica Qualls-Battey, General Manager, Atlanta Marriott Marquis
“This year’s three inductees are among the very best our industry has to offer,” said William Pate, president and CEO, Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Their efforts have made a significant impact on Atlanta’s hospitality industry and we are extremely pleased to have them join our Hospitality Hall of Fame.”
Established in 1913, Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for the city and serves to favorably impact Atlanta’s economy through conventions and tourism. A private, not-for-profit organization, ACVB bolsters Atlanta’s $15 billion hospitality industry, which generated nearly 51 million visitors in 2015. Visit atlanta.net for more information.
