Loews Arlington Hotel & Convention Center Recognized as Large Employer of the Year by Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County
Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center has been honored with both the Employer Award of Excellence and the Large Employer of the Year Award by Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County (WSTC) in recognition of its exceptional impact on workforce development and community engagement in Tarrant County.
The awards were announced during the inaugural State of the Workforce Address led by WSTC Executive Director Robert Sturns, who presented the awards alongside Arlington Mayor, Jim Ross to Antoinette Karriem, Complex Director of Human Resources and Eva Zepeda-Johnson Assistant Director of Human Resource for Loews Arlington Hotel on February 11, 2026.
Since its opening in February 2024, Loews Arlington Hotel has become a cornerstone of Arlington’s entertainment district and a leading workforce partner through service on the local board, inclusive hiring practices, internship programs, on-site Adult Education and Literacy services and strong collaboration with secondary and postsecondary institutions. By strategically investing in its workforce and supporting community-focused initiatives, Loews Arlington demonstrates how a large employer can drive regional economic growth while creating meaningful career pathways for local talent.
"This recognition is a testament to our incredible team members who make Loews Arlington Hotel a premier place to work every day," said Antoinette Karriem, Complex Director of Human Resources. "Our partnership with Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County allows us to not only fill roles to support the hotel's needs, but to build careers for those in our community. At Loews Hotels in Arlington, we remain dedicated to fostering an environment where local talent can grow within the hospitality industry."
By strategically investing in its workforce, Loews Arlington serves as a model for how large-scale hospitality employers can drive sustainable economic opportunity while mentoring the next generation of industry professionals.
To explore open positions at Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center, please visit careers.loewshotels.com.
ABOUT LOEWS ARLINGTON HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER
Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center is a state-of-the-art, full-service meetings and resort destination that caters to groups of all sizes, as well as families who are looking for a world-class experience in the epicenter of the premier sports and entertainment district in the country. Centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth between iconic sports stadiums, Globe Life Field, home of the 2023 World Champion Texas Rangers and AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, the 888-room resort features five restaurants and lounges, two pools with a man-made sandy beach, cabanas and a water slide as well as a fitness center, full-service spa and salon and 266,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
Loews Arlington Hotel is the second Loews Hotel in Arlington, Texas, joining the iconic sports resort, Live! By Loews - Arlington. For more information and to make reservations, please online or call (682) 318-2810.
ABOUT WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS FOR TARRANT COUNTY
Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County (WSTC), under the direction of the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), is one of 28 local workforce development boards located throughout the state. WSTC’s primary goal is to meet the needs of Tarrant County employers and workers through locally designed market-driven workforce development initiatives and services. All employers, workers and job seekers are eligible to take advantage of these services. The 29-member Workforce Development Board (WDB) is made up of business and community leaders and is chaired by Rosa Navejar, President of the Rios Group. The WDB works in partnership with the Workforce Governing Board (WGB), which is composed of Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, Arlington Mayor Jim Ross and chaired by Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare, to oversee Workforce services in Tarrant County. More information can be found at www.workforcesolutions.net or by calling 817-413-4000.
