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Great job to the entire Millhouse team for another successful Wine Dinner this week! Our West Coast Wine Dinner was a wonderful evening, featuring thoughtfully paired wines and beautifully prepared courses that our guests truly enjoyed. Events like these take teamwork across every department, from the kitchen and service staff to the team helping behind the scenes, and your hard work made the night run seamlessly. Thank you for continuing to deliver the level of hospitality a

We are excited to recognize Sandra Hernandez, Assistant General Manager at Zaxby's Fort Benning, as our Employee of the Month for December 2025! Since the reopening of the store, Sandra has been a steady and dependable leader. As AGM, she has stepped up in every way possible, supporting operations, guiding the team, and ensuring daily standards are consistently met. Sandra demonstrates strong leadership through her work ethic, accountability, and willingness to do whatever it

We’re delighted to welcome Kevin McMann as our new Human Resources Director!    Kevin brings valuable leadership experience and a strong commitment to supporting our team and company culture.    We’re excited to have him on board and look forward to the impact he’ll make.   Please join us in giving him a warm Valley Hospitality welcome! 🌟

We are proud to recognize Shantrese Kennebrew, Front Desk Agent at Hampton LaGrange, as our Employee of the Month for November 2025! This award honors team members who consistently go above and beyond while demonstrating dedication, reliability, and a strong commitment to our core values. Shantrese embodies all of these qualities, but her greatest strength is TEAMWORK. Shantrese is always willing to embrace change, step in to help wherever needed, and continue learning to gro

We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Shannon Holley to Food & Beverage Director at DoubleTree! Shannon’s journey with Valley Hospitality began in 2019 at The Bibb Mill, and since then, she’s continually impressed with her leadership and culinary expertise. She moved to the Marriott, serving as Kitchen Manager and Banquet Chef, before stepping into the role of Executive Sous Chef overseeing all properties. Her dedication, creativity, and passion for excellence have now

We’re excited to welcome Holly Backer  as the new Assistant General Manager of Fairfield . With a strong background in hospitality and a passion for exceptional guest experiences, Holly brings thoughtful leadership and a hands-on approach to daily operations. She is dedicated to supporting the team and ensuring every guest feels welcomed, valued, and well cared for during their stay.

We are proud to recognize Paola Dillard as our Employee of the Month for October! This award honors employees who consistently go above and beyond, demonstrate reliability and integrity, and show a true commitment to hospitality. Paola exemplifies all of these qualities and more. Although Paola has not been with the company for a long time, she has already made an incredible impact. From day one, she has shown she can handle significant responsibility with a positive, “yes” a

We are proud to recognize Gary Fortune as our Employee of the Month for September! This award honors employees who consistently go above and beyond, demonstrating dedication, reliability, and a true commitment to excellence. Gary exemplifies these qualities every day. Gary has been with Valley Hospitality for three years, and this year his efforts have been especially appreciated during the recent Courtyard renovation. As a houseman, he has stepped up to support the team, hel

We are excited to announce that this year’s winner is the Marriott! ✨ Congratulations to the entire team for your festive vision, attention to detail, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere you created. Your hard work truly shined! As promised, the Marriott team will enjoy a pizza party to celebrate their win. We’ll coordinate with the property to schedule the best day and time. Thank you again to all who participated and helped spread holiday cheer throughout our company. Your e

CONGRATULATING WELTON ADDERA! We’re proud to recognize Welton Addera as our  August  Employee of the Month! This award honors employees in our company who consistently go above and beyond to provide exceptional service and demonstrate integrity, reliability, and a true commitment to hospitality. Welton exemplifies all of these qualities and more. Welton has never ceased to amaze our team. He arrives each day with a positive attitude and is truly never in a bad mood. His kindn

This Veterans Day, we are proud to recognize and honor the 18 veterans who are part of the Valley Hospitality family. Their service, dedication, and sacrifice extend far beyond the workplace, and we are deeply grateful for the experiences, leadership, and perspective they bring to our teams each day. Our veteran team members embody many of the values that define Valley Hospitality — commitment, integrity, teamwork, and resilience. Whether they served years ago or more recentl

Each year, we take time to recognize and celebrate the incredible individuals who make Valley Hospitality what it is today. Our Service Awards honor team members who have reached meaningful milestones in their careers with us — from 5 years to 25 years and beyond. These milestones represent far more than time; they reflect loyalty, dedication, and a shared commitment to excellence. Reaching a service milestone is no small achievement. It represents years of hard work, growth,

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our Employee Appreciation Bingo Night and Service Awards celebration! The evening was...

We’re proud to recognize Michael Whitaker  as our July  Employee of the Month! This award honors employees in our company who have gone...

We are excited to welcome Melissa Averett  as the new General Manager  of TownePlace Suites ! 🎉 Melissa brings a wealth of experience,...

We are thrilled to welcome Kelsi Davenport  as the new Catering Sales Manager  at DoubleTree by Hilton ! 🎉 Kelsi brings energy,...

We are excited to announce that Gary Rivera  has been promoted to Chef  at Millhouse Kitchen + Bar ! Gary’s culinary skill, creativity,...

We are thrilled to announce that Matthew Smith  has been promoted to Catering Sales Manager at the Marriott! Matthew’s dedication,...

Our Hampton managers recently attended a Limited-Service Hampton Conference in Orlando. It’s always valuable to stay up to date on...

This past week, we had the pleasure of celebrating our amazing housekeeping teams  across all Valley Hospitality properties! Housekeeping...