Having over 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Leicester brings extensive lodging expertise to the Aloft Orlando Downtown. Prior to joining the hotel, he served in positions as General Manager, Director of Guest Services and Director of Food & Beverage Outlets at various boutique/luxury hotels in Florida and New Mexico. Leicester has also spent time as the Assistant Food & Beverage Outlets Manager at the Hilton in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is a graduate of the Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, NH with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Hotel Administration.