Germantown, Tennessee — September 18, 2024 — Germantown, TN- based McNeill Hotel Company (MHC) recently named Karla Jacobs as General Manager at its Hampton Inn & Suites Destin (FL) property. MHC President Travis Murray made the announcement.
Jacobs joins MHC with more than 20 years of hospitality, convention and tourism experience, most recently serving as General Manager for Atrium Hospitality at its Hampton Inn & Suites Mesquite and Mesquite Convention and Expo Center. There, Jacobs earned Atrium’s General Manager of the Year Award, while the property earned multiple awards, including Hotel of the Year and Property Best Sales Productivity. She also received a leadership award from host city, Mesquite, Texas.
Previously, Jacobs has worked with multiple Marriott and Wyndham brands, the Hilton Garden Inn brand, Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas, and the Irving (TX) Convention and Visitors Bureau.
“Karla not only has outstanding familiarity with the Hampton Inn & Suites brand, but, also, deep experience and skills across many facets of hospitality, including sales and marketing, food and beverage operations, and the convention and travel industries,” Murray said.
“She is a respected leader in host communities, which is a perfect culture fit for the McNeill organization. I look forward to her contributions with us,” Murray added.
“I am excited to be joining the vibrant Destin community, my team at Hampton Inn & Suites Destin, and McNeill Hotel Company, an organization that is highly regarded in our industry for its organization culture, operating standards, brand and owner relationships, and giving back to communities,” Jacobs said.
