GRCVB Honors Three for Service and Leadership in Local Visitor Industry

RALEIGH , N.C. – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau has given two Isaac Hunter Excellence in Service Awards to honor those exemplary individuals who continue the tradition of Hunter for far exceeding normal expectations to provide excellent service to visitors and residents alike. In fact, the recipients are among more than 17,000 Wake County people employed in the visitor industry (which also provides one in eight jobs nationally).

Of note, the hospitality of a tavern owner is largely responsible for the location of the North Carolina state capital. In 1769, Isaac Hunter opened a tavern near Crabtree Creek. The tavern became so popular, that the state's General Assembly Capital Site Selection commission required that the seat of state government be located within 10 miles of the tavern.

This year, the Bureau honored outstanding front-line individuals in the following two categories:

Accommodations: Ronald Hinson, Guest Services, Staybridge Suites RDU
Dining: William Judson Carson, Bartender, Glenwood Grill

The Horizon Award recognized exemplary attitude and professionalism of a mid-management level employee who demonstrates the skills to be a future leader in the hospitality industry. The 2006 recipient was Natalie Nicholas-Barnes, Operations Leader, Courtyard by Marriott Cary.

The Greater Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau, as the official destination marketing organization of Raleigh and Wake County, accelerates sustainable economic growth and development by increasing visitor and convention business. Through its website, VisitRaleigh.com and other tools, the GRCVB assists local visitors in a variety of ways.

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