TAMPA, Fla. (August 16, 2026) – Mainsail Lodging & Development, a Tampa-based hospitality company that develops and operates lodging products throughout the Southeastern United States and the Caribbean, has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2026 honor by Axios. The award is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. Team members at Mainsail’s Epicurean Atlanta in Midtown and Trilith Guesthouse in Fayetteville, Georgia, completed the confidential survey, which uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, to name a few.
“We’re incredibly grateful to see our teams at Epicurean Atlanta and Trilith Guesthouse recognized by their own colleagues as among the best workplaces in Metro Atlanta,” said Joe Collier, President and Founder of Mainsail Lodging & Development. “A strong culture is built one team member at a time, and this recognition reflects the dedication, professionalism and hospitality our associates bring to work every day. Their commitment to one another and to our guests is what makes these hotels such special places to work and stay.”
“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”
About Mainsail Lodging & Development
Mainsail Lodging & Development is an award-winning, Tampa, Florida-based company specializing in hotel, furnished housing, and resort property management and development, marketing and sales. An established company with a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit, Mainsail prides itself in finding unique lodging opportunities with a purpose and applying its passion and expertise to each project. Founded by President Joe Collier with a combination of daring vision and dogged determination, Mainsail has built an impressive portfolio of top-branded properties throughout the southeastern United States and Caribbean. Each Mainsail property inspires guests with a distinct character and meticulously crafted, sophisticated style, from a private island resort, and urban culinary showplaces, to waterfront marvels, boutique southern hotels, and a historic jazz-era icon. Stay Sojo, Mainsail’s newest brand, provides short-term furnished living options across the country, while Mainsail Vacation Rentals manages a collection of private vacation homes in Florida and the Caribbean. To ensure long-term success and profitability, Mainsail relies on the dedication of its high-performing associates, a growing group of enterprising investors, and a commitment to giving back, every step of the way. MainsailHotels.com
About Energage
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Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 20 years of culture research and the results from 30 million employees surveyed across more than 80,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.