Article: Hotel Group Honors Kansas City, Mo.-Area Restaurant Executive.

By Joyce Smith, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Mar. 6--The Hotel and Motel Association of Greater Kansas City has honored Rod Anderson with its Hospitality Leadership Award for his contributions to the growth of Kansas City's hospitality industry and the city's economic development.

Because of Anderson's hard work, the association said, Kansas City has enjoyed a dramatic increase in visitors, and, more importantly, increased its visibility as a prominent destination for conventions.

"He helped get Union Station up and really rolling, and he took a big risk expanding into Union Station with his own restaurant, ...

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