LAKE GENEVA, Wisconsin – Stephanie Klett, President and CEO of Visit Lake Geneva, has been recognized with Wisconsin’s prestigious Legacy Award for her service to the state’s tourism industry.
The honor was presented by Gov. Tony Evers as a highlight of the annual Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on tourism recognition night. The conference took place last week at the Grand Geneva Resort and Spa in Lake Geneva.
Nominees for the award – there were eight, with the selection held secret until the announcement at Tuesday evening’s event – are required to have at least “25 years or more of distinguished services to the tourism industry,” and must be “an individual who has shown a long-lasting and permanent contribution to the industry.”
“Hospitality is about the heart,” Klett said in accepting the honor, where she received a standing ovation. “It is about people, and I’ll tell you, in Wisconsin, we have the best people. Nobody…
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