(McKinney – February 23, 2026) Visit McKinney is proud to honor the Fairfield Inn & Suites Dallas-McKinney, operated by Krisnik Inc., with the 2025 Tourism Partner of the Year Award. Through their dedicated partnership with Visit McKinney and ongoing supporting of the local tourism industry, the Fairfield Inn consistently goes above and beyond in delivering exceptional hospitality.
General Manager Alysha Mamud shares, “We are a people-on-people hotel. Not only do we take care of the staff inside my hotel but everyone that walks through that front door is welcome with hospitality, friendliness, cleanliness, and an overall great stay.” Through initiatives such as the Discover McKinney Package, sports and events room blocks, and ongoing support of the City of McKinney, the Fairfield Inn helps share the Visit McKinney message with every guest they welcome.
“The Fairfield Inn is the winner of this award because they execute what they do so beautifully,” said Katie Scott, Visit McKinney Board Chair. They are so welcoming, always consistent, and are leaders in what they do. To the Fairfield Inn, we at Visit McKinney want you to know how thankful we are to have you as a cornerstone in the hospitality market here in McKinney.”
The Fairfield Inn & Suites McKinney has also received multiple honors from Mr. Marriott’s office for service excellence, including Marriott Opening Hotel of the Year in 2022, ranking in the top 5% of the Fairfield brand globally in 2023, and also won Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award (Top 10% of hotels on the platform). These accolades further reflect the hotel’s ongoing commitment to hospitality excellence.
The Tourism Partner of the Year Award is presented annually to a partner that supports the mission and goals of the Visit McKinney Board, plays an instrumental role in promoting McKinney to visitors, and helps highlight or develop the city’s historic charm, cultural assets, recreational amenities, or natural resources. Recipients must not have received the award within the past five years. View the previous recipients of the Tourism Partner of the Year award.
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About the Fairfield Inn
The Fairfield by Marriott Dallas McKinney hotel, honored with the 2022 Opening Hotel of the Year Award & 2023 top 5% of the brand globally, is a welcoming destination with a prime location. Located off Hardin Blvd and US380, the property is walking distance of numerous restaurants & entertainment options. Our hotel near downtown McKinney, TX is adjacent to Raytheon Aerospace Headquarters and within a mere 10-mile radius of Allen Outlets. Our pet-friendly hotel in McKinney, TX welcomes you with warm embrace. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including complimentary breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, an inviting outdoor pool and an on-site guest laundry facility in our McKinney, TX hotel. Strategically positioned near Sherman, Frisco, Anna & Melissa TX the hotel offers a blend of comfort and accessibility for each guest. When making your reservation, it’s not just an invitation to stay but an invitation to experience the Beauty of Simplicity.
About Visit McKinney
Visit McKinney strives to bring visitors to our community to generate economic impact by promoting and developing McKinney as a destination for business and leisure travelers. The organization's goal is to help all visitors fully experience McKinney’s historic charm and friendly, vibrant atmosphere, and to enjoy themselves so much, they'll return again with their family and friends. Visit McKinney works with individuals, tour operators, brides, reunion groups, meeting and event planners, travel writers and other journalists, and our tourism partners (attractions, hotels, restaurants, and cultural venues) to help visitors enjoy their time in McKinney. Our services are all free of charge.
