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ALBUQUERQUE, NM (Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023) – the management company with the most awards in New Mexico snags another award in 2023 for Select Service Hotel of the Year.

During the New Mexico Hospitality Association’s annual Top HAT Awards ceremony held at Sheraton Uptown in Albuquerque, Home2 Suites by Hilton Alamogordo White Sands was awarded with a Top HAT Award for Select Service Hotel of the Year. The award recognizes outstanding hotel that have not only shown dedication to their guests, but have also actively contributed to the growth of the New Mexico tourism, travel, and lodging industry as a whole.

The Home2 Suites Alamogordo White Sands recently won two awards during the last Hilton Leadership Conference held in Las Vegas, NV in August 2023. The awards include Award of Excellence and Highest Overall Breakfast Satisfaction.

Since the hotel’s opening in June 2021, the team worked hard on providing excellent customer service to their valued guests and being an active member of the community. The hotel has participated in numerous community activities which included clean up drive. As part of Total Management Systems, the hotel also choose an organization of their choice to help with every year.

Aside from the Home2’s award, Total Management Systems was also recognized with 5 finalists from the hospitality personnel categories:

1. Ruben Abeyta, Regional Director of Operations – Hospitality Professional of the Year Finalist

2. Jonathan Garcia, SpringHill Suites Albuquerque North/Journal Center – Front-of-House Hospitality Employee of the Year Finalist

3. Kathryn Voelz, Courtyard by Marriott Las Cruces at NMSU – Back-of-House Hospitality of the Year Finalist

4. Tony Glenn, Hilton Garden Inn Gallup – Back-of-House Hospitality of the Year Finalist

5. Herman Louie, Hilton Garden Inn Gallup – Front-of-House Food & Beverage Employee of the Year Finalist

Total Management Systems is a New Mexico-based hotel management company that specializes in hotel management for Hilton, Marriott, Best Western, and Choice properties throughout New Mexico. They currently have eleven (11) properties in New Mexico, one of which is opening in Albuquerque Uptown in Spring 2024. If you are interested in booking with any of the TMS portfolio of hotels, please contact Joesolie Ramos, Regional Director of Sales & Marketing at (505) 831-4200 option 2.

Total Management Systems, a hospitality management and development company, is excited to celebrate their 30th anniversary. While the organization’s roots began in 1980 when T.M. Sundaram purchased their first hotel in Gallup, the management and development company officially began in 1994. Now, they operate 11 properties in New Mexico and are positioned for future growth.

The company celebrated 30 Years of Excellence during 2023 Annual Leadership Conference with all leadership team across their hotel portfolio. The event was held at Home2 Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Downtown/University. During the conference, Total Management Systems provided presentations about leadership, revenues & trends, hotel budget, and more. The tradition of acknowledging great talents, top performing hotels, and employees who go above and beyond was also celebrated by giving out awards.

Watch Total Management Systems’ 30 Years of Excellence video HERE.

Congratulations to this year’s winners.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Albuquerque North/Journal Center won 4 awards:

2023 Hotel of the Year

2023 General Manager of the Year: Brad Merrill

2023 Sales Superstar of the Year: Leslie Romero, Dual Property Director of Sales

“We Got Your Back” Award: Jonathan Garcia

2023 Newcomer Award: Stephen Bingham, General Manager of Best Western PLUS Executive Suites Albuquerque

2023 Inspiration Award: Vinsha Zunie, Dual Property Director of Sales for Hilton Garden Inn and Quality Inn & Suites Gallup.

Awards were based on majority votes from nominations and performance numbers. For more information about Total Management Systems, feel free to call (505) 831-4200.

July 7, 2023 – Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Total Management Systems highlights another one of our outstanding team members who has shown hard work and passion in the hospitality industry.

A New Mexico State University’s School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management graduate, Kat continued to prosper at Courtyard by Marriott Las Cruces at NMSU and within Total Management Systems. She has been a valued asset in the company and is ready to help other hotels such as Hampton Inn & Suites Artesia, Home2 Suites Alamogordo White Sands, Best Western PLUS Executive Suites in Albuquerque.

Kat was also featured in the local newspaper, Las Cruces Bulletin, in December 2021. Read more about that article HERE.

Here are some questions we asked Kat.

What year and month did you start with TMS? What position?

“I started with TMS in February of 2021 as a front desk agent.”

Describe your journey within TMS.

“My journey with TMS started at the Courtyard as a front desk agent, after some time I was able to move up to Sales Coordinator and learn what hotel sales looked like, I enjoyed learning how to write contracts, make group blocks and everything that comes with sales. After a while our AGM and FOM were moving on to new paths and I was given an opportunity to learn operations as a Front Office Manager and Assistant General Manager from there, operations have always been my passion. I continue to look for new opportunities to learn how hotels operate, and how best to help hotels improve. TMS has given me the opportunities to go to other TMS hotel properties and about how the other hotel brands work, and what their standards are.”

Describe working with TMS.

“Working with TMS is great as they have a great team that is always willing to help you with questions and give the support you need when you are struggling. TMS has opportunities for associates to learn and grow and accomplish goals.”

What motivates you? What makes you successful?

“I am motivated by seeing little successes, from completing projects, to helping others accomplish their goals, or milestones. I think what makes me successful is that I enjoy the work I do, and I am always willing to learn something new, and don’t allow fear to stop me from trying something new.”

What would you advise other aspiring people to follow your footsteps?

“My advice for others is always look for ways to improve yourself by being willing to learn new things and try something that’s just outside your comfort zone.”

Any quotes to live by? (Favorite quote, etc.)

“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts” -Winston Churchill

Courtyard by Marriott Las Cruces at NMSU is a 126-room hotel that opened in July 2019. This hotel also won at least 4 awards within the past 4 years, which includes Platinum Circle Award 2021 from Marriott Select Brands, and Hotel of the Year from the New Mexico Hospitality Association. With partnership with the NMSU HRTM, Courtyard opens its doors to students for internships. Total Management Systems corporate team also provide guest teaching to classes, helping the next generation of hospitality leaders learn about the real-world business of running and developing hotels. Total Management Systems also opens its doors for opportunity to work with any of the 10 hotels in New Mexico. See our portfolio HERE.

If you are interested in doing business with Total Management Systems portfolio of hotels, please call Regional Director of Sales & Marketing at (505) 831-4200 option 2, or email Joesolie@tmsnm.com.

May 4, 2023 – Artesia, New Mexico.

Total Management Systems highlights one of their outstanding team members who has shown consistent efforts and success in their field.

Get to know more about the first employee to be highlighted – Jessica DeLuca, the newly-promoted General Manager from Hampton Inn & Suites Artesia.

1. What year and month did you start with TMS? What position?
   1. March 21, 2022 – Sales Manager

2. Describe your journey within TMS.
   1. TMS has offered me training and new opportunities at every turn. I have taken many classes to assist and further my knowledge of sales and marketing. I have had a wonderful mentor from the beginning. It never mattered how big or small the question.

3. Describe working with TMS.
   1. I have truly enjoyed working with the team at TMS. Every member of the team truly encompasses “we’ve got your back!” This is the most family and team-oriented company I have ever worked with.

4. What motivates you? What makes you successful?
   1. My motivation is to succeed and be the best possible version of myself. The “thing” that makes me so successful is my ability to adapt and grow. I enjoy puzzles and problem solving and really when it comes down to it that’s all a hotel is. You “play” a game every day with rates, you “play” a game when it comes to filling the house, and when you over book the house you “play” musical rooms to fix the problem. Something I was told at a young age is “if you enjoy your work, you never work a day in your life.” This is very true, I got in to the hotel industry because my mom told me that I would enjoy it. Little did I know it would become my passion.

5. What would you advise other aspiring people to follow your footsteps?
   1. If you are just starting out, take every step through every department. Learn how and what makes each department work. Why each department is important and how they all “fit” together to create a cohesive bond that holds the hotel together. Not only will this give you a better idea of how the hotel works, it will make you a stronger employee. If your boss needs help don’t, turn down the opportunity to help them. Use it as a learning opportunity.

6. Any quotes to live by?
   1. The first is “Do or Do Not There is No Try.” – Yoda. I feel like this is so true, you are either going to succeed in life or not there is no middle ground. My second quote would have to be “You cannot cross a bridge you have not built, however never be afraid to burn bridges that no longer support you.” I have no idea who said this but, I feel like it is very true and believe me I have never been afraid to torch a bridge! My last quote is “We’ll get there.” I love this quote because eventually, you will get where you are going. It may not be the path you wanted, but it got you where you needed to be.

Hampton Inn & Suites Artesia is 81-room hotel that opened in 2016. It offers modern guest rooms, complimentary breakfast and excellent stay while visiting Artesia or just passing through. The hotel is only an hour away from Carlsbad Caverns National Park and about 40 miles from Roswell. Learn more about the hotel by visiting their website HERE.

If you are interested in booking with the TMS portfolio of hotels, please call Regional Director of Sales, Joesolie Ramos, at (505) 831-4200 or email joesolie@tmsnm.com.

April 24, 2023 – Alamogordo, New Mexico.

We are proud of our Home2 Suites by Hilton Alamogordo White Sands for winning two awards during the 2022 Hilton Brand Awards last week.

Award of Excellence and Highest Overall Breakfast Satisfaction has been awarded to the top performing hotels across the world, and this hotel is the only one recognized in New Mexico.

Congratulations to all the strong leaders and hard-working teams who consistently earn high-ranking scores! It takes an exceptional commitment to serving others to spread the light and warmth of hospitality. Each of the award categories celebrates teams and leaders who excel in delivering the most reliable and friendly service.

Visit their website at www.alamogordo.home2suites.com to learn more about this amazing property.

Albuquerque, NM, March 29, 2023 — Total Management Systems Inc. promotes Amy Miller as the Director of Operations in Southern New Mexico.

Albuquerque, NM, March 29, 2023 -Total Management Systems, Inc. (TMS) promoted Amy Miller as Director of Operations in Southern New Mexico. Amy will provide operations support for Total Management Systems Inc.’s portfolio of properties in Las Cruces, Alamogordo, and Artesia, and will assist the Regional Director of Operations, Ruben Abeyta, in maximizing efforts on enhancing operational efficiency, increasing guest satisfaction, and leadership development.

Amy Miller brings 27+ years of experience in hospitality and named General Manager of the Year with Courtyard Marriott Select Brands in 2021, Hospitality Professional of the Year with NM Hospitality Association in 2022 and was General Manager of the Year with La Quinta Hotels in 2008. She sits on New Mexico State University’s School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management Board of Advisers, Las Cruces Public School Readiness Committee, and Secretary for NM Hospitality Association. Her previous position with the company included Onboarding and Marriott Peer Advisor.

Amy has been working for Total Management Systems Inc. as part of the opening team for the Courtyard by Marriott Las Cruces at NMSU which opened its doors in July 2019. She will continue to be the General Manager for this hotel while providing support to other hotels. Ruben Abeyta, Regional Director of Operations said, “Amy has been a key part of the entire Total Management System’s team and has brought in excellence and efficiency to her position as the General Manager at the Courtyard by Marriott Las Cruces at NMSU. We are excited about her new role, as our Director of Operations in Southern New Mexico, so that she can continue to contribute to the company in a much wider sense.”

Total Management Systems Inc. is a New Mexico based hotel management company that specializes in hotel management for Hilton, Marriott, Best Western, and Choice properties throughout New Mexico. They currently own ten properties in New Mexico, with one on the way. They have been based in New Mexico since 1980. If you are interested in booking with the TMS portfolio of hotels, please call Joesolie at (505) 831-4200 ext. 15 or email Joesolie@tmsnm.com. For more information, please visit www.tmsnm.com.

Albuquerque, NM, March 29, 2023 -Total Management Systems, Inc. (TMS) announced Yahima Hernandez as General Manager for Element by Westin Uptown Albuquerque, while being the Director of Operations. Yahima, as part of the opening team, will oversee day-to-day hotel operations and will assist the Regional Director of Operations, Ruben Abeyta, in maximizing efforts on enhancing operational efficiency, increasing guest satisfaction, and leadership development.

Yahima brings in over 19 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Her career began in the country of Cuba at the Nacional de Cuba hotel and has been with Total Management Systems since 2014. Currently, she is the General Manager at the Home2 Suites by Hilton Downtown/Albuquerque and Director of Operations for Total Management Systems since August 2021. She will continue to provide support to the incoming General Manager during the transition. Element by Westin Uptown Albuquerque is under construction with the anticipated opening date around October 2023.

Ruben Abeyta, Regional Director of Operations said, “Yahima has been a key part of the entire Total Management System’s team and has brought in excellence and efficiency to her position as the General Manager at the Home2 Suites Downtown/Albuquerque. We are excited about her new role, as our new hotel’s General Manager.”

Total Management Systems Inc. is a New Mexico based hotel management company that specializes in hotel management for Hilton, Marriott, Best Western, and Choice properties throughout New Mexico. They currently own ten properties in New Mexico, with one on the way. They have been based in New Mexico since 1980. If you are interested in booking with the TMS portfolio of hotels, please call Joesolie at (505) 831-4200 ext. 15 or email Joesolie@tmsnm.com. For more information, please visit www.tmsnm.com.

Albuquerque, NM, April 3, 2023 – Total Management Systems, Inc. (TMS) announced Julia Rucker as General Manager for Home2 Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Downtown/University. Julia will oversee day-to-day hotel operations while maximizing efforts on enhancing operational efficiency, hotel sales, marketing & revenue, increasing guest satisfaction, and employee development within the hotel.

Julia brings in over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Her proven history of strong hotel operations, executive-level experience with multiple property supervision with brands such as Marriott, Hilton and IHG properties will bring in a great asset to the Total Management Systems team. Ruben Abeyta, Regional Director of Operations said, “Julia’s extensive experience will add to the ever-growing talent of the Total Management family.”

Total Management Systems Inc. is a New Mexico based hotel management company that specializes in hotel management for Hilton, Marriott, Best Western, and Choice properties throughout New Mexico. They currently own ten properties in New Mexico, with one on the way. They have been based in New Mexico since 1980. If you are interested in booking with the TMS portfolio of hotels, please call Joesolie at (505) 831-4200 ext. 15 or email Joesolie@tmsnm.com. For more information, please visit www.tmsnm.com.

Total Management Systems (TMS) celebrates more recognition this year after the New Mexico Hospitality Association’s (NMHA) Top HAT Awards Gala night on November 10, 2022.

The NMHA Top HAT Award winners from TMS are:

• Tourism Professional of the Year, Amy Miller, GM of Courtyard by Marriott Las Cruces at NMSU
• Hotel of the  Year, Courtyard by Marriott Las Cruces at NMSU
• Back-of-House Hospitality Employee of the Year, Maria Guadalupe Hernandez, Home2 Suites Downtown Albuquerque

We would also like to recognize our team members who were nominated in the following categories:

• Tourism Professional of the Year Finalist, Ruben Abeyta, Regional Director of Operations of TMS
• Back-of House Hospitality Employee of the Year Finalist, Jose Torres, Courtyard by Marriott Las Cruces at NMSU
• Front-of-House Hospitality Employee of the Year Finalist, Amy Miller, GM of Courtyard by Marriott Las Cruces at NMSU

We look forward to providing excellent customer service to our valued guests, clients, and partners for more years to come.

Photo credits from NMHA. Visit their website here: https://newmexicohospitality.org/top-hat-award-winners/

Total Management Systems held their annual Leadership Conference to recognize excellence among the team. Congratulations to all the winners this year!

General Manager of the Year Award | Amy Miller, GM of the Courtyard by Marriott Las Cruces at NMSU.

Hotel of the Year | Fairfield Inn & Suites Albuquerque Airport.

We’ve Got your Back Award | Maria Guadalupe Hernandez from the Home2 Suites Albuquerque Downtown/University.

Newcomer of the Year | Ruth Dominguez, GM of the Quality Inn & Suites Gallup.

Sales Superstar of the Year | Joesolie Ramos, Regional Director of Sales.

Inspiration Award | Ruben Abeyta, Regional Director of Operations.

Awards were based on majority votes from nominations and performance numbers. For more information about our company, feel free to call (505) 831-4200.