MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 10, 2015 — Seng Sengpanya, the Sous Chef at The Marquette Hotel, has been awarded a 2015 Hospitality Hero award from Meet Minneapolis, Convention and Visitors Association. The award honors an individual or company who has contributed significantly to the public image of Minneapolis through outstanding hospitality and service.

Sengpanya was nominated by Stephanie Sweeney, Senior Human Resources Manager at The Marquette Hotel. Sengpanya started her tenure at The Marquette Hotel as a housekeeper 30 years ago and worked her way up to become the Sous Chef, simultaneously gaining the respect of fellow employees throughout her time at hotel.

“Her infectious smile, always positive attitude, and cultural background and story leaves a lasting impression on visitors and team members that that keeps them coming back and wanting to learn more about her, Minneapolis, and eat some of her delicious food,” said Sweeney.

Sweeney has been continuously impressed with Sengpanya’s willingness to go the extra mile in providing service to visitors. She said Sengpanya’s efforts enhance visitors’ experiences and their desire to return to Minneapolis.

The Meet Minneapolis Hospitality Hero award is given quarterly to members of the Minneapolis hospitality community who have been nominated by their peers.

ABOUT MEET MINNEAPOLIS

Meet Minneapolis is a private, not-for-profit, member-based association. It actively promotes and sells the Minneapolis area as a destination for conventions and meetings, works to maximize the visitor experience and markets the city as a desirable tourist destination to maximize the economic benefit to the greater Minneapolis area.

Meet Minneapolis is accredited by the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) of the Destination Marketing Association International.

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Matt Laible, Communications and Public Relations Manager 612.767.8220, mattl@minneapolis.org

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