


Today, UMGC enrolls some 90,000 students annually, offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs, as well as certificates in more than 125 fully online, hybrid and face-to-face programs and specializations. MHLA is a trade-based membership organization representing Maryland’s $8 billion lodging industry with more than 700 hotels and 80,000 rooms across the state.Ībout University of Maryland Global CampusĬurrently celebrating its 75th anniversary, University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) was established in 1947 to serve adults in the workforce and the military. Nominations were submitted by MHLA members, and 30 winners were announced in 10 categories celebrating the contributions across hotel departments, including managers, general managers, and frontline staff. The celebration recognized deserving hotels and team members who have gone above and beyond this year to provide excellent service to their guests and communities. The facility is located on the campus and global headquarters of UMGC. The awards luncheon was hosted at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, which also was the presenting sponsor for the event. “This fundamental core company value is the backbone for the hotel’s success as we continue to strive for excellence.”Īccording to the MHLA, the top honor recognized the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center for demonstrating excellence in hospitality, service, and quality, as well as setting standards for others to follow in areas of community service, guest relations, sustainability, and employee engagement. “I strongly believe in Marriott’s long-standing culture of taking care of your associates so they can take care of our guests,” Wright said on behalf of his staff.
