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ORLANDO, FLA. (March 27, 2025) – Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated, an international vacation ownership company, today announced that it has won 14 American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Awards, including the prestigious ARDA Circle of Excellence (ACE) Emerging Leader Award. This marks the fourth consecutive year the company has been recognized in the top-tier ACE categories.
The annual ARDA Awards celebrate the best resorts, teams, individuals, and projects in the vacation ownership industry. This year’s awards were presented during ARDA’s annual spring conference in Orlando, Florida.
To earn her Emerging Leader ACE Award, Giseth Morales has driven innovation, efficiency, and inclusivity since joining Holiday Inn Club Vacations in 2017. She transformed package fulfillment, optimized inventory, and led a hotel portfolio expansion, saving $2M+. She also spearheaded GDS implementation, enhancing real-time booking. Beyond operations, Giseth champions diversity and inclusion, mentoring underrepresented groups and supporting industry initiatives.
“At Holiday Inn Club Vacations, our success comes from a shared commitment to growth, innovation, and care for those we serve,” said John Staten, President and Chief Executive Officer of Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated. “Winning the prestigious ACE Award for the fourth consecutive year is a tremendous honor and a testament to our team’s dedication. But what inspires me most is the way our team members consistently rise to meet new challenges, support one another, and create meaningful experiences for our owners and guests. That’s the true measure of who we are.”
This year’s award winners span multiple teams and departments, including sales, VIPx Events, technology special projects, resort talent acquisition, and resort operations. In total, Holiday Inn Club Vacations received 14 ARDA Awards:
- ACE Emerging Leader Award – Giseth Morales, Marketing
- Marketing Management Leader – Ely Tomines, Performance Marketing
- Marketing Team – Corporate Demand Generation Team
- Marketing Individual – Lance Larsson, Performance Marketing
- Sales Management Leader – Christian Chronister, Orange Lake Resort
- Sales Verification Loan Officer/QA Officer – Martin Davalos, Orange Lake Resort
- Talent Acquisition Professional or Team – Resort Operations Talent Acquisition Team
- Technology Project Professional or Team – My Vacation Portal Team
- Safety/Security Professional or Team – Keith McRae, Orange Lake Resort
- Resort General Manager – Leslie Barilli, Williamsburg Resort
- Resort Department Manager – Jedd Marrero, Orange Lake Resort
- Maintenance Team Member or Manager – Brian McLaughlin, Oak n’ Spruce Resort
- Digital Products: Sales – Reimagined Pipeline Journey
- Special Event: Sales and Marketing Incentive Event – SMA Party Gras
These awards highlight the dedication and excellence of the Holiday Inn Club Vacations team, whose innovation and passion continue to enhance the vacation ownership experience. With a growing team and exciting opportunities, the company is actively hiring for roles at its offices and resorts. To learn more about open positions, visit https://hicv.com/careers.
About Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated
Encompassing resorts across the United States and the Mexican Caribbean, Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated is a resort, real estate, and travel company with a mission to be the most loved brand in family travel by delivering easy-to-plan, memorable vacation experiences that strengthen families.
Based in Orlando, Fla., the company has been a leader in the vacation ownership industry since 1982, when Holiday Inn® founder Kemmons Wilson debuted the company’s flagship property, Holiday Inn Club Vacations® at Orange Lake Resort, next to Orlando’s Walt Disney World® Resort.
Today, the Holiday Inn Club Vacations resort portfolio spans across the United States, the Mexican Caribbean, and India. Throughout its history, the company has maintained the core family values true to its founding Wilson family, while aggressively pursuing growth, transforming its member engagement model and building an industry-leading team passionate about the guest experience.