Manhattan Hospitality Industry Celebrated
Manhattan Area Chamber Of Commerce
A nonprofit organization working to support the business development of MHK to make it a better place to live and work.
MANHATTAN, KS (November 13, 2024) – Visit Manhattan is proud to recognize the successes and outstanding achievements of our hospitality industry in four categories: Attraction of the Year, Restaurant of the Year, Retail of the Year and Lodging of the Year.
“We at Visit Manhattan are incredibly grateful to our hospitality partners who go above and beyond to welcome and serve our visitors. Every day, they bring warmth, dedication, and exceptional customer service that elevates the experience for everyone who comes to enjoy our community. The genuine care they show makes all the difference in leaving visitors with a lasting, positive impression of Manhattan. We want to recognize four outstanding businesses – an attraction, restaurant, retail shop, and lodging venue – that exemplify this commitment to hospitality in 2024.” said Marcia Rozell, Director of Visit Manhattan.
Manhattan hospitality businesses were nominated within the four categories by their fellow peers. Winners were chosen by our Steering Committee.
Visit Manhattan recognized the following:?
2024 Attraction of the Year, K-State Insect Zoo
2024 Restaurant of the Year, Vista Drive In
2024 Retail of the Year, MESA Boutique
2024 Lodging of the Year, Bluemont Hotel (pictured above)
During the event held on Monday, November 11, industry leaders from various hospitality businesses had the opportunity to recognize their employee of the year. Each entity called out one of their employees to stand before those in attendance to be honored for creating a welcoming and memorable experience for every visitor, showing genuine care, attention to detail, and a commitment to making each guest feel valued and appreciated.