Tampa hotel company mirrors larger Marriott in experience, values

McKibbon Hospitality shares many traits, values -- and success -- with the world's largest hotel chain.

  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • | 4:30 p.m. June 3, 2019
MARK WEMPLE — Randy Hassen, who has been with McKibbon Hospitality for 29 years, is president of the company 's hotel management division.
MARK WEMPLE — Randy Hassen, who has been with McKibbon Hospitality for 29 years, is president of the company 's hotel management division.
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With its roots in hospitality beginning outside of hotels, familial ownership, a business model and culture that embeds service, Tampa-based McKibbon Hospitality shares many traits and experiences with another well-known lodging operator: Marriott.

 

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