First Hospitality Group Inc. Names Hyatt Place Des Moines Hotel Of The Year — Photo by FHG

Rosemont, Ill. – Rosemont, Illinois-based First Hospitality Group, Inc. (FHG), a leading hotel management, acquisition and development company, recently held its annual awards dinner celebrating both individual team members and high performing properties for outstanding accomplishments. This year, the Hyatt Place Des Moines Iowa took home the most prestigious award, "Hotel of the Year," as well as several others. FHG President & CEO Bob Habeeb made the announcement.

FHG recognized the team at the Hyatt Place Des Moines for the highest guest scores, outstanding financials—earning them the title "budget beater"—and the prestigious "Hotel of the Year" award. In addition, Sales Director Ryan Moore was named 'Sales Director of the Year' and received a President's award, and General Manager Jared Heglin earned a spot on FHG's Inner Circle trip for the top 10 performers across the entire company.

"As a people-centric company, our annual awards dinner is one of our differentiating initiatives and a great opportunity to connect and celebrate our nationwide staff," said Habeeb. "We are so proud of the operating teams across our 45 hotels, and especially the Hyatt Place Des Moines for their incredible performance in 2015."

The Hyatt Place Des Moines Iowa is centrally located downtown with the climate controlled Downtown Skywalk providing convenient access to Iowa Events Center/Hy-Vee Hall, Court Avenue Entertainment District, Des Moines Civic Center and major business. The hotel features 93 spacious guest rooms with state-of-the-art media and work centers and free WiFi. It offers flexible space for conferences, weddings and other events. For more information or to book a stay, visit, http://desmoines.place.hyatt.com/en/hotel/our-hotel.html

About First Hospitality

First Hospitality is a top-ranking development, investment, and third-party operating company with a portfolio of branded and independent properties throughout the United States. Founded nearly 40 years ago, the organization fosters opportunities for associates, investors, owners, and partners to prosper together. The foundation of First Hospitality's success is built on an individualized approach that puts people first, encourages a strong ownership culture, and consistently demonstrates astute business acumen. The company and its hotels are frequently recognized by the industry and media for high guest service and associate satisfaction, including accolades from Forbes, Condé Nast, TripAdvisor, and AAA. For more information, visit www.firsthospitality.com. 

Whitney McGoram
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First Hospitality