March 28, 2024

Rehoboth Resident Mark Gervais Named Man of the Year by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association

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Rehoboth, MA resident Mark Gervais has been named Man of the Year by the Rhode Hospitality Association and will be honored at the November 28th Stars of the Industry Awards gala at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Gervais has sat on the Board of Directors for the past six years and served as Chairman of the Board in 2011. He has been a tireless proponent for the lodging, restaurant, foodservice and tourism industries in Rhode Island and is heavily involved in legislative advocacy to help protect vital business interests throughout Rhode Island.

Mark was named General Manager of the Hotel Viking, in May 2006 and has led the hotel through extensive renovations and through the recent severe economic downturn.

Under his guidance the hotel has received many distinguished awards including 2012 Best Large Company in Newport County; Newport Life Magazine’s Best Hotel and Best Accommodations 2007- 2012; Best Spa 2006, 2007, 2012; Top 20 Historic Hotels in the U.S. and Meetings East Magazine Best of the East 2006, 2011. Mark was voted Rhode Island Hotelier of the Year in 2009.

He’s held executive positions at impressive industry giants like Starwood, Doubletree, Hyatt and more. A native of Worcester, MA, Mark is a graduate of University of Massachusetts at Amherst. For the last 14 years he has resided in Rehoboth, MA with his wife Lisa, son Jackson and daughter Julia.

Mark Gervais, Hotel Viking, Man of the Year, Rhode Island

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  • Toothgam

    Nice job Mark!! You've come a long way from frying clam strips!! :-)

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