New England Coffee’s Skip Gianocostas honored by the MLA
November 2010
On Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at the Seaport Hotel in Boston, MA, Skip Gianocostas was honored by the Massachusetts Lodging Association with the 2010 Hall of Fame Award.
The Hall of Fame Awards honor individuals with outstanding records of contributions to the hospitality and tourism industry of Massachusetts. The awards are presented to three individuals – hotelier, industry partner and tourism professional – who have demonstrated exceptionally high degrees of leadership, service and professionalism to the Massachusetts lodging or tourism community.
Skip Gianocostas has been with New England Coffee for 37 years. Over the years he has held various sales management positions. In 1990, he became Sales Manager and then in 2003 was promoted to Director of New Business Development. Skip has been involved with the Massachusetts Lodging Association since the mid-1990s.
About Massachusetts Lodging Association:
The Massachusetts Lodging Association is a trade association representing and promoting the lodging industry in Massachusetts. The MLA has more than 400 active property members, which include hotels, motels, resorts, inns and bed and breakfasts. MLA membership includes more than 200 companies that supply products and services to the lodging industry.
About New England Coffee:
Headquartered in Malden, Massachusetts, New England Coffee was founded in 1916 by the Kaloyanides and Dostou families. As New England's largest independent coffee roaster the company prides itself on buying and selling premium coffee and providing the best service possible. New England Coffee packaged coffee is available in supermarkets across the U.S. and brewed at more than 5,000 foodservice locations. Using only the finest Arabica beans, we offer superb blends, delicious flavored coffees, full-bodied dark roasts, whole bean and exotic blends from locations such as Colombia, Brazil and Costa Rica. Visit www.newenglandcoffee.com for more information or follow us on Facebook and Twitter @NE_Coffee.