JW Marriott Marquis Miami's Jonathan Galindo Awarded Outstanding Catering Manager of the Year
MIAMI - January 16, 2014 - The 313-guestroom, first-to-market JW Marriott Marquis Miami is proud to announce that Director of Social Event Sales, Jonathan Galindo, has been awarded most Outstanding Catering Manager of the Year by the Greater Miami & the Beaches Hotel Association.
Galindo joined the company prior to the hotel's opening in 2010. With his years of experience in the hospitality industry, his proven track record and expertise in event planning he has earned an excellent reputation in the industry. Galindo has been instrumental in helping the JW Marriott Marquis Miami become the market leader in the social gala market, hosting hundreds of high-profile events including, the St. Jude's Angels & Stars Gala; Diamond Ball; the Museum of Science's Annual Galaxy Gala; UM Sylvester Annual Gala; Sony Player's party; and Obama's Victory Fund event to name a few.
“Jonathan's attention to detail with our high-profile events is a testament to his creativity and professionalism in the industry,” said Florencia Tabeni, General Manager, JW Marriott Marquis Miami.
The Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association includes more than 160 hotels and 300 allied businesses located across Miami-Dade County. Their purpose is to advocate for their members' interests through active involvement in local, state and national issues, as well as conducting a monthly hotelier's breakfast series and monthly networker and industry luncheons.
About JW Marriott Marquis Miami
The JW Marriott Marquis Miami is situated in Miami's new Metropolitan Miami development. The first-to-market JW Marriott property boasts 313 guestrooms, inclusive of 56 suites, along with a broad array of amenities, including renowned chef-restaurateur, Daniel Boulud's db Bistro Moderne. Offering a diverse setting for business, meeting and pleasure travel pursuits, the 41-story hotel features three concierge levels; 80,000-square-feet of total function space including a 20,000 sq. ft. Grand Ballroom; and one of the most unique indoor sports, lifestyle and entertainment complexes of any hotel in the U.S. The 50,000-square-foot, two-story indoor facility includes a NBA-approved basketball arena, tennis court, Mariano Bartolome Golf School, virtual bowling alley, billiards, full-service enliven spa and salon and more. Owned and operated by Met 2 Hotels LLC, the JW Marriott Marquis Miami is located at 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami, FL. For additional information and booking please visit www.jwmarriottmarquismiami.com.
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