We are thrilled to announce that our CEO, Ben Rafter, has received the Indie Rebel Award from the Independent Lodging Congress! At Springboard, we are committed to being leaders in hospitality management for independent boutique hotels. We can’t wait to celebrate this achievement at the Indie Congress later this month!
The 2024 winner of the Indie Award for the Indie Rebel: Ben Rafter Ben Rafter leads growth, strategy and hotel revenue generation for Springboard Hospitality. Before joining, he was president and CEO of Aqua Hospitality and president of Aston Hotels & Resorts — the largest hotel operator in the Waikiki market. Previously, Ben grew Aqua Hospitality fivefold in less than four years, from a small Waikiki operator to the only hotel company on all six Hawaii tourism islands. Also while at Aqua, Ben completed more than 20 renovations as well as new, ground-up developments. Congratulations to Ben! Thank you to the other nominees and all our indie fans who voted! #membership #exclusiveperks #community #events #leadership #boutiquehotel #indiecongress #independent #hotelbusiness #hotelmanagement #travel #travelindustry #travelprofessional #hospitalityprofessionals #boutiquehotels #sanfran #event #restaurant #fandb #foodandbeverageindustry #awards #vote #repost