Atlanta CVB announces newest Hall of Fame inductees

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau celebrates the 21st year of Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame with four new inductees. The ceremony to be held Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Delta Flight Museum, adds Ed Bastian, Leona Barr-Davenport, Renee Perdue Rucker and Gary P. Stokan to the esteemed list of previous honorees.

Ed Bastian serves as chief executive officer for Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines.

Leona Barr-Davenport is president and CEO of Atlanta Business League, the oldest minority business development and advocacy organization in the city.

Renee Perdue Rucker currently leads SecurAmerica as security director.

Gary P. Stokan is president and CEO of Peach Bowl, Inc.

In addition to honoring the 2019 Hospitality Hall of Fame inductees, ACVB will present the second annual Spurgeon Richardson Member of the Year Award. This year’s finalists include Active Production & Design, Hyatt Regency Atlanta and Legendary Events. Brenda Archie of Residence Inn by Marriott Atlanta Downtown will also be honored as Volunteer of the Year.

Delta Air Lines, The Coca-Cola Company and Atlanta Business Chronicle serve as presenting sponsors.