Boutique Atlanta property receives industry recognition for excellence in hospitality as part of company’s Driftwood Lifestyle & Luxury Division (DLLX) portfolio
Driftwood Hospitality Management (DHM), a leading third-party hotel management company, announces that its Wylie Hotel in Atlanta has received the prestigious 2024 Travel Weekly Magellan Gold Award in the Hospitality category. The award comes as the property joins Driftwood Capital’s recently launched Lifestyle & Luxury Division (DLLX), a specialized platform focused on managing the company’s growing collection of upscale hospitality assets.
The 111-key Wylie Hotel, which joined the Tapestry by Hilton collection in 2023, has quickly become a standout in Atlanta’s historic Old Fourth Ward neighborhood. The property artfully balances modern amenities with historic charm, featuring the acclaimed Mrs. P’s Bar & Kitchen, distinctive event spaces, and personalized service that caters to both business and leisure travelers.
“This Gold Magellan Award recognizes the Wylie Hotel’s unique position in Atlanta’s hospitality landscape,” said Patricia Janssens, General Manager of the Wylie Hotel. “From our locally inspired dining at Mrs. P’s to our thoughtfully designed spaces that pay homage to the property’s rich history on Ponce de Leon Avenue, the Wylie Hotel delivers an authentic Atlanta experience. Our team’s commitment to personalized service and attention to detail has transformed this historic property into a modern destination that resonates with today’s travelers.”
“This Gold Magellan Award validates our commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences,” added Alinio Azevedo, Managing Director of Driftwood Capital’s new Luxury and Lifestyle Investments division. “The Wylie Hotel exemplifies our dedication to creating unique, memorable stays for our guests while maintaining the highest standards of service excellence.”
Honoring Ferdinand Magellan, the first explorer to circumnavigate the world, the Magellan Awards honors the best in travel and tourism across numerous segments including Hotels and Resorts, Travel Destinations, Cruise Lines, Travel Services, Airlines and Airports, and more. Recognized by an experienced panel of judges including Harvard Group International Managing Director Bob Lambert, Cornell University Professor Rob Kwortnik, and CBS News Editor Peter Greenberg, among other industry-leading professionals, the Magellan Awards are one of the most rigorous and highly competitive honors in the hospitality industry.
The Wylie Hotel is among 12 distinctive properties now managed under Driftwood Capital’s DLLX division, led by industry veteran Alinio Azevedo. This strategic realignment positions the award-winning property within a portfolio specifically dedicated to meeting the evolving expectations of today’s discerning travelers seeking authentic, place-specific hospitality experiences.
For more information about the award-winning Wylie Hotel, visit www.wyliehotel.com.
For more information about DHM and the 80+ properties in its portfolio, please visit www.driftwoodhospitality.com.
About Driftwood Hospitality Management (DHM)
Driftwood Hospitality Management is an award-winning, third-party hotel management company with a portfolio that includes more than 80 hotels totaling 15,000 rooms throughout North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. Ranked among the Top 20 Hotel Management Companies in the U.S., DHM helps hotel and resort owners achieve success in daily operations, acquisitions and new development, renovations/repositioning, and receiverships. Founded 25 years ago, DHM offers unparalleled expertise in the areas of sales/marketing, revenue management, technology, human resources, procurement, quality control, food & beverage, and accounting/legal services. For more information, visit driftwoodhospitality.com.
