Annual list of outstanding professionals named In celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week, Experience Fayetteville, the city’s destination marketing organization, recognized hotel and restaurant workers and professionals from local attractions for outstanding work in welcoming visitors. Experience Fayetteville Vice President of Destination Services Julie Pennington surprised 18 hospitality professionals with the honor of Hospitality Hero. In addition to individual awards, Terra Studios – celebrating its 50th anniversary – was named Attraction of the Year. “Tourism is the second largest industry in Arkansas, and the hospitality you feel in Fayetteville is second to none,” Pennington said. “This award recognizes the professionals who make Fayetteville our Favoriteville by embodying the highest standards of hospitality every day.” Justin West – Fayetteville Town CenterMicah Welsh – Terra StudiosJulie Sill – Feral PigKim Sharpe – Citiscapes MagazineWade Ogle – Block Street RecordsEmily Gentry – Mount Sequoyah CenterElvis Moya – Razorback AthleticsMike Wiederkehr – Fayetteville City CouncilKristin Rogers – City of FayettevilleDavid Wright – Fayetteville Public LibraryCarlye Dennis – Fayetteville Public LibraryTrey Smith – TheatreSquaredKrista Garraway – Calle RestaurantDanielle McGrath – Inn at Carnall HallKelly Way – U of A HospitalityNick Johnston – U of A HospitalityLobat Siahmakoun – U of A HospitalityCollin Brunner – U of A Alumni RelationsTerra Studios – Attraction of the Year   Justin West – Fayetteville Town Center Micah Welsh – Terra Studios Julie Sill – Feral Pig Kim Sharpe – Citiscapes Magazine Wade Ogle – Block Street Records Emily Gentry – Mount Sequoyah Center Elvis Moya – Razorback Athletics Mike Wiederkehr – Fayetteville City Council Kristin Rogers – City of Fayetteville David Wright – Fayetteville Public Library Carlye Dennis – Fayetteville Public Library Trey Smith – TheatreSquared Krista Garraway – Calle Restaurant Danielle McGrath – Inn at Carnall Hall U of A Hospitality Collin Brunner – U of A Alumni Relations Terra Studios – Attraction of the Year jQuery('[data-showtime-renderer="lightgallery"][data-showtime-id="4"] a[data-showtime-caption]').each(function() { var el = jQuery(this); el.attr('data-sub-html', el.attr('data-showtime-caption')); }); jQuery('[data-showtime-renderer="lightgallery"][data-showtime-id="4"]').lightGallery({"selector":"a[data-showtime-width]","galleryId":4}); jQuery('[data-showtime-id="4"]').slick({ dots: false, arrows: true, autoplay: true, autoplaySpeed: 3000, slidesToScroll: 2, slidesToShow: 3, centerMode: false, responsive: [{"breakpoint":768,"settings":{"slidesToShow":1,"slidesToScroll":1,"centerMode":false,"dots":true,"arrows":true}},{"breakpoint":992,"settings":{"slidesToShow":2,"slidesToScroll":2,"centerMode":false,"dots":true,"arrows":true}},{"breakpoint":1200,"settings":{"slidesToShow":3,"slidesToScroll":3,"centerMode":false,"dots":true,"arrows":true}}] });  

Throughout Fayetteville’s Downtown this summer, you’ll see a series of banners celebrating attractions throughout the city, including some brand new ones! Have you experienced these standout attractions?

Hotel and Restaurant Professionals Honored

In her 20th year of service, Pennington focuses on local tourism businesses