Gaylord Hotels

As we celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day, it’s a chance to reflect on all of the meetings and events that create lasting connections across our hotels all year long. #MeetingsMatter to our economy, to our businesses, to our employees, and our communities. Happy #GMID2025! #MarriottBonvoyEvents #GaylordHotels

ONE MORE THANK YOU: We hope you enjoyed our #WomensHistoryMonth series in March celebrating Gaylord Hotels team members. Thank you to the 15 exceptional women who shared their journeys and insights with us. We invite you to look back on these uplifting spotlights and share your own thoughts with us. These and many other team members help make Gaylord Hotels extraordinary. We're so fortunate you chose us! Pictured: Dedicated team members at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center (National Harbor, Maryland) and Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center (Aurora, Colorado).

Our Women's History Month series closes with this spotlight on Maja Topolic Bevier, an invaluable part of the team at The Inn at Opryland (Gaylord Opryland's sister property in Nashville, Tennessee). In Maja's view, two things are essential to success: one's team and oneself. No one can do everything that's required alone. Just as important: Trusting in oneself to rise to any challenge — which may take some learning in the process, but therein lies the ability to grow and excel. And in doing so, one helps the team become more than the sum of its parts. #WomensHistoryMonth

Sydney Marvin knows her craft as pastry senior sous chef at Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center (Aurora, Colorado). Along the way, she's also learned the value of standing strong and believing in herself. This #WomensHistoryMonth spotlight reminds us of three important aspects of leadership: defining ourselves, finding our voices, and supporting one another. Click, read, and be inspired by Sydney's words.

Our Women's History Month series continues today with a reflection on courage and leadership. Joan Moses, Director of Event Planning at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center (National Harbor, Maryland), has learned to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. Leadership doesn't come with all of the answers. Very often, forging ahead with what we know (or what we want to know) is how we find the answers we seek and climb higher. #WomensHistoryMonth

Success comes in many forms and is not always measured by the usual KPIs. It can also include one's growth, impact on others, and legacy. Read and be inspired by this spotlight on Sabrina Barreto, a human resources business partner at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. #WomensHistoryMonth

Today, Brielle Fratellone gives a taste of her role as executive pastry chef at Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado. She's passionate about her creations, her team, and the guests they delight together. She flavors her work with creativity, determination, and a dash of problem-solving when the need arises. The results are savory and sweet. Happy #WomensHistoryMonth!

Our #WomensHistoryMonth series continues with this spotlight on Jessica Garcia Bernal, senior director of human resources operations at the forthcoming Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in Chula Vista, California. Here, Jessica shares her insights on leadership and the environment she creates for her team. Click, read, and add your own thoughts about what sets great leaders apart!

Mimi Schaller took a chance on herself and leaned into a career change at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. She hasn't regretted it. In fact, making a bold move helped her grow in meaningful ways — by embracing change. Click, read, and get to know Mimi better through her story of self-actualization. Happy #WomensHistoryMonth!

Today, we hear from Anna Mclees, senior celebrity services manager at Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado. Click and read for her candid thoughts on leadership, how she empowers her team, and the words she lives by. Happy #WomensHistoryMonth!