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Frederick Sawyers has been appointed as Managing Director at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria Orlando

Hilton announced today the appointment of hotel industry veteran Frederick Sawyers as the managing director for Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria Orlando. In this role, Sawyers will oversee the management of daily hotel operations, development and execution of strategic sales and marketing initiatives, and financial planning and analysis for the Bonnet Creek resort complex. The 1,500 room complex features 175,000 square feet of meeting and event space, 12 distinct dining outlets, a nationally-acclaimed golf course, and the world-class Waldorf Astoria Spa.

Hilton
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Carla Simpson has been named Director of Finance at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites

Simpson was most recently the opening Director of Finance for Dockside Inn and Suites' sister hotel, Surfside Inn and Suites, and has held various financial leadership roles with the company. Prior to joining Loews Hotels & Co in 2013, Carla was the Assistant General Manager of Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport.

Loews
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Khalid Benghallem has been named Executive Chef at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites

Khalid Benghallem has been named Executive Chef. He was most recently Executive Sous Chef for the Wyndham Grand Resort Bonnet Creek, where he oversaw the culinary operations of multiple high-volume restaurants and banquets. Benghallem's career spans four continents with Executive Chef roles in Morocco, France and more. When he first arrived in Orlando, he worked as Sous Chef for Emeril's Orlando at Universal CityWalk.

Loews
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Stephanie Legros has been named Director of Human Resources at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites

Stephanie Legros has been named Director of Human Resources. She was previously opening Director of Human Resources for Universal's Aventura Hotel and Complex Associate Director of Human Resources for Loews Royal Pacific Resort and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort. Legros' robust 18-year career with Loews Hotels & Co began at Loews Philadelphia Hotel and brought her to Orlando in 2011, where she has served in a variety of human resources leadership roles.

Loews
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Phil Klinkenberg has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites

Phil Klinkenberg is Director of Food & Beverage. He was previously Associate Director of Food & Beverage for Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, where he played a key role in building its award-winning and distinctive food and beverage operations. Klinkenberg joined Loews Hotels & Co in 2013 as the opening Director of Food & Beverage at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort and brings more than 20 years of progressive food and beverage leadership experience.

Loews
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Leonard Kong has been promoted to Hotel Manager at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites

Leonard Kong has been promoted to Hotel Manager. He was previously the Complex Director of Rooms at Loews Royal Pacific Resort and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort. With more than a decade of hospitality and leadership experience in a variety of positions with Loews Hotels & Co, Kong has been instrumental in driving guest satisfaction and operational excellence.

Loews
Orlando, Florida, United States
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George Cronk has been appointed as Managing Director at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites

George Cronk is the Managing Director. He brings more than two decades of leadership experience working at Loews Hotels across the country. His deep company roots have taken him coast to coast, from an opening team member at Loews Coronado Bay Resort to Hotel Manager at Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel, followed by General Manager at Loews Annapolis Hotel and Loews Hotel 1000 Seattle. Cronk returns to Orlando where he previously held a variety of roles, including Executive Chef for Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and Executive Chef, Director of Food & Beverage and Executive Assistant Manager for Loews Royal Pacific Resort.

Loews
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Sam Basu has been appointed as General Manager at JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Sam Basu brings more than 25 years of top-level leadership experience at renowned full service and luxury brands at international and domestic locations. Career highlights include the Ritz-Carlton San Juan, where he spent almost 10 years and held various managerial positions including Executive Assistant Manager of Rooms and Food & Beverage. He also held additional stints at Marriott International and St. Regis Bahia Beach, both in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Marriott
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Kate Eames has been appointed as Director of Human Resources at JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

With over 15 years of hospitality experience, Kate will be responsible for the smooth operation of the property's human resources department. Previously Director of Human Resources at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, she will manage recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, training and associate development, and more.

Marriott
Orlando, Florida, United States