{"id":471785,"date":"2026-10-20T17:30:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T17:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/471785\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T17:30:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T17:30:12","slug":"hotel-drover-fort-worth-stockyards-award-winning-hotel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/471785\/","title":{"rendered":"Hotel Drover, Fort Worth Stockyards\u2019 Award-Winning Hotel,"},"content":{"rendered":"

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hotel Drover<\/a>, the award-winning centerpiece of the Fort Worth Stockyards, has earned its fourth consecutive Great Place To Work\u00ae Certification\u2122. Among more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries that apply annually, Hotel Drover stands as the only independent property in Texas to achieve this distinction in 2026.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s survey revealed that 92% of Team Members rated the resort and its full-service restaurant, 97 West Kitchen & Bar, as an outstanding workplace. Team Member participation reached a record 94% (up from 85% in 2025), driven by intentional workplace culture initiatives.<\/p>\n

The certification arrives in a year of milestone recognition for the property, including:<\/p>\n

Travel + Leisure World\u2019s Best Awards: 5th consecutive year winnerMICHELIN Guide: 3rd consecutive year as a MICHELIN Key HotelFortune: Named one of the Best Workplaces in Texas\u2122Marriott International: Named Hotel of the Year in the U.S. & Canada Hospitality Excellence Awards <\/p>\n

\u201cOur recognition as a Great Place To Work for the fourth consecutive year is proof that our culture drives our performance,\u201d said Aaron Ide, General Manager of Hotel Drover. \u201cOur team is the heart and soul of Hotel Drover, and legendary hospitality is what fuels our record-setting guest satisfaction scores, global awards, and continued growth across Hotel Drover, 97 West, and beyond.”<\/p>\n

\u201cOur team has always believed that investing in people is the best investment we can make,\u201d said Kristin Assad, Chief Operating Officer of Stockyards Heritage Development Company. \u201cThis certification, alongside the global recognition Hotel Drover has earned this year, is a meaningful milestone for our entire organization, and we look forward to building on it.\u201d<\/p>\n

This coveted certification is based on the Trust Index\u2122 survey administered by the Great Place to Work Institute, which assesses current Team Member satisfaction in key areas, including credibility and respect, fairness, and camaraderie. Survey highlights reflecting feedback shared directly by Team Members, as featured on Hotel Drover’s Great Place To Work\u2122<\/a> profile, include:<\/p>\n

97% said guests would rate the service they deliver as excellent.95% said they are proud to tell others they work at Hotel Drover and 97 West Kitchen & Bar.96% said people are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.94% said people celebrate special events at Hotel Drover. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe built our action plan directly from last year’s team feedback, and the results show up in increased scores within 17 of 20 focus areas,\u201d said Jaonna Livingston, Area Director of People & Culture. \u201cBy investing immediately in our team’s onboarding, culture immersion, and continued development, career advancement is thriving with nearly 40 internal promotions since our last survey. The 800-plus comments we received this year will guide where we invest next in the Team Members who make our destination legendary.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Great Place To Work\u00ae research, employees were 15 times more likely to choose a company they knew was certified as a great workplace.<\/p>\n

To learn more about the unique workplace experience, career opportunities, and more at Hotel Drover and 97 West Kitchen & Bar, visit HotelDrover.com\/Careers<\/a> and connect with Hotel Drover on LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Media Assets
Hotel images HERE<\/a>.
Great Place to Work images HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Hotel Drover and 97 West Kitchen & Bar
Located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District and the anchor of the award-winning Mule Alley entertainment district, Hotel Drover celebrates the rich history and lore of Texas with its inviting design and core values, embodying the same pioneering spirit and key principles of honor and dignity exemplified by the drovers and great cattlemen and women of their time.<\/p>\n

Consistently rated one of Texas\u2019 top hotels by Travel + Leisure, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler, and U.S. News & World Report, among others, Hotel Drover brings 200 luxurious guest rooms and spa suites representing a collection of distinct room designs including those curated by Lucchese, each with its own unique d\u00e9cor, Texas-style, and spirit. Having earned the coveted title of “No. 1 Best Hotel in Dallas-Fort Worth” by Travel + Leisure\u2019s World’s Best Awards for three years, Hotel Drover continues to set the standard for exceptional hospitality, blending rustic charm with modern elegance in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards.<\/p>\n

Fronting Marine Creek, the resort enjoys more than 40,000 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, including The Barn with 30\u2019 vaulted ceilings, custom Italian crystal chandeliers and exposed 150-year-old reclaimed timber, and Legacy Hall, an elegant and tastefully detailed event space with an adjacent large covered outdoor veranda overlooking Marine Creek and Mule Alley.<\/p>\n

Signature experiences include The Mark, a custom luggage branding experience; a Summer live music series dubbed The Backyard Unplugged; and annual seasonal activations, such as Easter in The Backyard, the Legendary Tree Lighting to commence the holiday season and the 12 Days of Drover, which features Cowboy Santa and live reindeer.<\/p>\n

The signature eatery, 97 West Kitchen & Bar, features a menu of contemporary Texas fare, elevated ranch classics, and reimagined Southern comfort foods. Additionally, the property boasts two one-of-a-kind boutiques \u2014 Lucchese Custom Collection, the gold standard in handcrafted boots since 1883 with bespoke men and women\u2019s boots, clothing, and other fine accessories, and Wide Brim, Flea Styles latest concept that adds an effortless coastal charm to the classic southern style Fort Worth is known for. Learn more at HotelDrover.com<\/a>, or connect on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, and LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Media Contact
J Public Relations
hoteldrover@jpublicrelations.com<\/a><\/p>\n

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/ae909015-7067-4ac7-bc31-7d9ffbbdd4b2<\/a><\/p>\n

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