Decking the Halls for the Holidays

December was particularly busy at M&R’s hotels this year. Associates decorated front desks, lobbies and other public spaces and looked forward to holiday staff luncheons. M&R Team News thanks its correspondents from around the company for sending the following photos.

An M&R welcome awaits arriving guests at the Holiday Inn New York City – Times Square. From left are Rocky Caban, front office supervisor; Eduardo Bueno, front office manager; Nandis Ferreras, chief engineer; Vanessa Ng, assistant general manager; Felix Maldonado, general manager; Luisa Castillo, housekeeping manager; and Richard Keating, director of sales.
An M&R welcome awaits arriving guests at the Holiday Inn New York City – Times Square. From left are Rocky Caban, front office supervisor; Eduardo Bueno, front office manager; Nandis Ferreras, chief engineer; Vanessa Ng, assistant general manager; Felix Maldonado, general manager; Luisa Castillo, housekeeping manager; and Richard Keating, director of sales.
Bellmen Gongo Jaden Tsering, left, and Sonam Tsering await guests checking in at the DoubleTree by Hilton New York Times Square West.
Bellmen Gongo Jaden Tsering, left, and Sonam Tsering await guests checking in at the DoubleTree by Hilton New York Times Square West.
The property team enjoys a holiday luncheon at the Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Midtown West.
The property team enjoys a holiday luncheon at the Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Midtown West.
Ben Ortiz, general manager of the Holiday Inn New York JFK Airport Area, and Faye Tonge, director of housekeeping, right, congratulate raffle winner Kristy Alfaro, the hotel’s front office supervisor, at a holiday party held for employees of the Holiday Inn New York JFK Airport Area, Holiday Inn Express LaGuardia Airport, Holiday Inn Express New York JFK Airport Area and Days Inn by Wyndham Jamaica/JFK Airport.
Ben Ortiz, general manager of the Holiday Inn New York JFK Airport Area, and Faye Tonge, director of housekeeping, right, congratulate raffle winner Kristy Alfaro, the hotel’s front office supervisor, at a holiday party held for employees of the Holiday Inn New York JFK Airport Area, Holiday Inn Express LaGuardia Airport, Holiday Inn Express New York JFK Airport Area and Days Inn by Wyndham Jamaica/JFK Airport.
Alan Chan, area general manager overseeing the JFK area hotels and Holiday Inn Express LaGuardia Airport, presents a  prize to raffle winner Nadine Charles, front office manager at the Holiday Inn Express New York JFK Airport Area during the holiday party for the combined hotels.
Alan Chan, area general manager overseeing the JFK area hotels and Holiday Inn Express LaGuardia Airport, presents a  prize to raffle winner Nadine Charles, front office manager at the Holiday Inn Express New York JFK Airport Area during the holiday party for the combined hotels. 
Sarfarz Rahaman, also known as Santa Claus, listens carefully to Bibi Hafeez’s son, Jerry, during the holiday party for M&R’s JFK and La Guardia hotels. Bibi is director of operations for the Days Inn by Wyndham Jamaica/JFK Airport.
Sarfarz Rahaman, also known as Santa Claus, listens carefully to Bibi Hafeez’s son, Jerry, during the holiday party for M&R’s JFK and La Guardia hotels. Bibi is director of operations for the Days Inn by Wyndham Jamaica/JFK Airport.
Getting into the holiday spirit at the party for M&R’s JFK and La Guardia hotels are, from left, Alvin Joseph of the Best Western JFK Airport, Nigel Williams of the Holiday Inn Express LaGuardia Airport and Sherifat Prout of the Best Western.
Getting into the holiday spirit at the party for M&R’s JFK and La Guardia hotels are, from left, Alvin Joseph of the Best Western JFK Airport, Nigel Williams of the Holiday Inn Express LaGuardia Airport and Sherifat Prout of the Best Western.
Enjoying a holiday luncheon at the Hyatt Centric Midtown 5th Avenue New York are, from left are Victor Martinez, facilities manager; Gregory Velo, director of operations; Anthony Damiano, general manager; Cleo Clarke, M&R vice president of human resources; and Adeline Colon, director of sales and marketing.
Enjoying a holiday luncheon at the Hyatt Centric Midtown 5th Avenue New York are, from left are Victor Martinez, facilities manager; Gregory Velo, director of operations; Anthony Damiano, general manager; Cleo Clarke, M&R vice president of human resources; and Adeline Colon, director of sales and marketing.
The task of decorating for the holidays was turned into a team-building exercise at the Radisson Hotel New York Wall Street. Doris Rios, director of housekeeping, left, and Joel Matos, line level engineer string decorative balls.
The task of decorating for the holidays was turned into a team-building exercise at the Radisson Hotel New York Wall Street. Doris Rios, director of housekeeping, left, and Joel Matos, line level engineer string decorative balls.
Rakim Abdullah shows off his limbo skills during the holiday luncheon at the Radisson Hotel New York Wall Street. From left are Doris Rios, housekeeping director; Elizabeth Lopez, front office manager; Diana Pacheco, room attendant; and Jacqueline Pacheco, guest service agent.
Rakim Abdullah shows off his limbo skills during the holiday luncheon at the Radisson Hotel New York Wall Street. From left are Doris Rios, housekeeping director; Elizabeth Lopez, front office manager; Diana Pacheco, room attendant; and Jacqueline Pacheco, guest service agent.
Ready to greet holiday guests at the Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square South are, from left, Geralde Edouard and Orlenis Nunez, guest service agents, and Garfield Shakes, bellman.
Ready to greet holiday guests at the Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square South are, from left, Geralde Edouard and Orlenis Nunez, guest service agents, and Garfield Shakes, bellman.
Darrin Diehl, guest service agent at the SpringHill Suites New York Midtown Manhattan/Park Avenue, expresses holiday joy.
Darrin Diehl, guest service agent at the SpringHill Suites New York Midtown Manhattan/Park Avenue, expresses holiday joy.
Santa, in the guise of Ashley Dela Cruz, operations manager at the Fairfield by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park, congratulates Johnnie Bovain, guest service agent, on being named Employee of the Quarter, just in time for Christmas.
Santa, in the guise of Ashley Dela Cruz, operations manager at the Fairfield by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park, congratulates Johnnie Bovain, guest service agent, on being named Employee of the Quarter, just in time for Christmas.
The Hampton Inn Marion team, some in their festive holiday sweaters, pose for a group portrait. Back row, from left, are Kimberly Wetzel, laundry attendant, and Terra Godbey, housekeeping manager. Middle row from left are Avalon Wheetley, guest service agent; Hayley Triplett, room attendant; Robert Henning and Mia Thompson, breakfast attendants; and Brittany Kennedy, general manager. Front row from left are Kimberly Korolenko and Rachel Lane, room attendants; Jennie Hultz, front office; Kathryne Korolenko, Melissa Triplett, Kelly Byrn, Quanshae Johnson and Jamie Sheffler, all room attendants.
The Hampton Inn Marion team, some in their festive holiday sweaters, pose for a group portrait. Back row, from left, are Kimberly Wetzel, laundry attendant, and Terra Godbey, housekeeping manager. Middle row from left are Avalon Wheetley, guest service agent; Hayley Triplett, room attendant; Robert Henning and Mia Thompson, breakfast attendants; and Brittany Kennedy, general manager. Front row from left are Kimberly Korolenko and Rachel Lane, room attendants; Jennie Hultz, front office; Kathryne Korolenko, Melissa Triplett, Kelly Byrn, Quanshae Johnson and Jamie Sheffler, all room attendants.
Hampton Inn Marion team members open presents at their holiday luncheon.
Hampton Inn Marion team members open presents at their holiday luncheon.
It was a monster mash of a holiday party at the Holiday Inn NYC – Lower East Side. From left are Rosa Saeteros, Luisa Guaiteros Millian, Norma Hernandez and Domitila Vasquez, all room attendants; Delon Cordice, maintenance; Marcella Wazir Mark, executive housekeeper; Girdharry Anthony, maintenance; Lisaberlina Acosta Moncada, room attendant; Marleni Gil, front desk agent; Digna Valente Aucancela, room attendant; Dawn Klisures, director of operations and director of sales; Vickram Drepaul; facility manager; Gema Rivera, front office manager; Andres Serrano, houseman; Jamela Mccrae, front desk agent; and Ricardo Cuevas Peguero, houseman.
It was a monster mash of a holiday party at the Holiday Inn NYC – Lower East Side. From left are Rosa Saeteros, Luisa Guaiteros Millian, Norma Hernandez and Domitila Vasquez, all room attendants; Delon Cordice, maintenance; Marcella Wazir Mark, executive housekeeper; Girdharry Anthony, maintenance; Lisaberlina Acosta Moncada, room attendant; Marleni Gil, front desk agent; Digna Valente Aucancela, room attendant; Dawn Klisures, director of operations and director of sales; Vickram Drepaul; facility manager; Gema Rivera, front office manager; Andres Serrano, houseman; Jamela Mccrae, front desk agent; and Ricardo Cuevas Peguero, houseman.
Domitila Vasquez, room attendant at the Holiday Inn NYC – Lower East Side, beams as she makes her way through the buffet line at the property’s holiday party.
Domitila Vasquez, room attendant at the Holiday Inn NYC – Lower East Side, beams as she makes her way through the buffet line at the property’s holiday party.
It’s a piece of cake at the Holiday Inn NYC – Lower East Side’s holiday party.
It’s a piece of cake at the Holiday Inn NYC – Lower East Side’s holiday party.
Fairfield by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park team members salute the holidays with breakfast drinks. From left are Natalia Kiseleva, housekeeper; Erik Melendez, engineer; Kisha Hoke, breakfast attendant; Axell Kelly, sales coordinator; Johnnie Bovain, guest service agent; Andy Persaud, chief engineer; and Karriema Artis, breakfast attendant.
Fairfield by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park team members salute the holidays with breakfast drinks. From left are Natalia Kiseleva, housekeeper; Erik Melendez, engineer; Kisha Hoke, breakfast attendant; Axell Kelly, sales coordinator; Johnnie Bovain, guest service agent; Andy Persaud, chief engineer; and Karriema Artis, breakfast attendant.
Engineers Erik Melendez and Ariel Sirett attach garland along a railing at the Fairfield by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park.
Engineers Erik Melendez and Ariel Sirett attach garland along a railing at the Fairfield by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park.
Rosa Mejia, breakfast attendant, and Mayury Nunez, room attendant, put the final touches on the tree at the Fairfield by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park.
Rosa Mejia, breakfast attendant, and Mayury Nunez, room attendant, put the final touches on the tree at the Fairfield by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park.
Houseman Carlos Nunez is on the ball decorating the exterior entrance to the Fairfield by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park.
Houseman Carlos Nunez is on the ball decorating the exterior entrance to the Fairfield by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park.
Engineer Cruise Powell places a bow at the exterior entrance to the Fairfield by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park.
Engineer Cruise Powell places a bow at the exterior entrance to the Fairfield by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park.
Santa is surrounded by the Comfort Inn JFK Airport team. Standing, from left, are Anup Chauhan, general manager; Roy Kallap, engineer; Guest Services Agents Andrew Khan and Shemarke Downes; Santa, a.k.a. Nick Persaud, shuttle driver; Housekeepers Jenny Guaman, Ana Lazo, Marianny De La Paz and Cecelia Lopez; Mia Turchyn, director of housekeeping; and Machell White, housekeeping supervisor. Kneeling, from left, are Teshu Roopnariane, housekeeping supervisor #2; Jennifer Singh, guest services agent; and Sylvia Espinoza, housekeeper.
Santa is surrounded by the Comfort Inn JFK Airport team. Standing, from left, are Anup Chauhan, general manager; Roy Kallap, engineer; Guest Services Agents Andrew Khan and Shemarke Downes; Santa, a.k.a. Nick Persaud, shuttle driver; Housekeepers Jenny Guaman, Ana Lazo, Marianny De La Paz and Cecelia Lopez; Mia Turchyn, director of housekeeping; and Machell White, housekeeping supervisor. Kneeling, from left, are Teshu Roopnariane, housekeeping supervisor #2; Jennifer Singh, guest services agent; and Sylvia Espinoza, housekeeper.
The Comfort Inn JFK Airport hosted a holiday luncheon for all employees. From left are Housekeepers Cecilia Lopez, Jenny Guaman and Sylvia Espinoza.
The Comfort Inn JFK Airport hosted a holiday luncheon for all employees. From left are Housekeepers Cecilia Lopez, Jenny Guaman and Sylvia Espinoza.
Attacking the buffet line during the Comfort Inn JFK Airport holiday luncheon are, from left, Samil Parikh, guest services agent; Roy Kallap, engineer; and Michael Suarez, chief engineer.
Attacking the buffet line during the Comfort Inn JFK Airport holiday luncheon are, from left, Samil Parikh, guest services agent; Roy Kallap, engineer; and Michael Suarez, chief engineer.