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Cambria Hotel Orlando International Airport Breaks Ground

The upscale Cambria Hotels brand, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), and Green Stay Hospitality LLC, part of Reddy Hotels, Orlando, announced Wednesday the official start of construction on the first Cambria hotel in Orlando at a groundbreaking event at the property's future location. The Cambria Hotel Orlando International Airport is slated to open in early 2021. The groundbreaking continues a strong year for Cambria, in which 11 hotels with 1,700 rooms have already opened their doors in top-tier markets across the country, including Boston, Houston and Phoenix.

Cambria Hotels
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Laurin Fuller has been appointed as Director of Sales at Aloft Orlando Downtown

Laurin Fuller has been appointed Director of Sales for Aloft Orlando Downtown. She rejoins McKibbon after a two-year stint as Area Director of Sales for Tara Investments in Charleston, South Carolina. Her former roles with McKibbon include Market Director of Sales for three McKibbon-managed hotels in Gainesville, Florida, where she oversaw room sales and banquet revenue, and Director of Sales for McKibbon's Aloft Tallahassee Downtown. She holds a B.S. in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism with a specialization in Tourism and Hospitality Management as well as a M.S. in Management from the University of Florida.

McKibbon
Orlando, Florida, United States
Development Opening

Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando Near University of Central Florida Opens

Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando Near University of Central Florida. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features a range of value and tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. The five-story, 124-suite hotel is one mile south of the University of Central Florida and near a number of retail outlets and dining establishments.

Home2 Suites
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Jen Isham has been appointed as Senior Sales Manager at Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate

Most recently, Isham was the director of strategic accounts at Experient Inc. Among many things, she was responsible for maintaining and growing portfolios for strategic accounts with a focus on sales management, project management, event management and client service leadership within the event industry. Prior to that, she served as the senior sales manager at both the Hilton Lake Buena Vista and Hilton Orlando.

Omni
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Ashly Balding has been named Chief Strategy Officer at Associated Luxury Hotels International, Orlando

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashly Balding as the new Chief Strategy Officer. As a 16-year company veteran, Ashly brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her newest position at ALHI, which serves as the leading independent Global Sales Organization for a collection of the world's most prestigious hotels and resorts serving the meeting, incentive, convention and exhibition (MICE) marketplace. In her new role, Ashly will oversee member communications, marketing, sales strategy and strategic business development.

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI)
Orlando, Florida, United States
Development Rebranding

Rosen Hotels & Resorts in Orlando Announces Consolidation of Two International Drive Hotels

Rosen Hotels & Resorts has consolidated two of its adjoining hotels in Orlando's famed International Drive convention and tourist district, expanding amenities for guests and elevating the combined property with Rosen's award-winning service, the privately-owned hospitality company announced today. The 134-room Midpointe Hotel has become a 356-room property with the addition of 222 rooms at the former Clarion Inn & Suites at International Drive.

Rosen Hotels & Resorts
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Carla Simpson has been appointed as Director of Finance at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites

Carla Simpson is Director of Finance. She has held various financial leadership roles since joining the company in 2013 at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel and Loews Annapolis Hotel, and was most recently Associate Director of Finance for Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando. Prior to joining Loews Hotels & Co, Carla was the Assistant General Manager of Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport.

Loews
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Scott Blow has been appointed as Director of Engineering at Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites

Scott Blow is Director of Engineering. He previously served as Chief Engineer for Loews Sapphire Falls Resort and Chief Engineer for Universal's Cabana Beach Resort, and was part of the opening teams for both hotels. Blow's roots are in construction and his previous work experience includes major hotel and theme park projects throughout Orlando.

Loews
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Robert Laurie has been named Executive Chef at Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites

Robert Laurie has been named Executive Chef. He joined Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando in 2015 as Sous Chef for Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Prior to this, he spent 14 years working for various Disney Resorts and was most recently Executive Chef for Disney's Vero Beach Resort. Laurie is a recipient of the Loews Legacy award, one of the company's highest honors.

Loews
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Michelle Camacho has been promoted to Director of Human Resources at Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites,

Michelle Camacho has been promoted to Director of Human Resources. She was previously Complex Associate Director of Human Resources for Loews Royal Pacific Resort and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort. Camacho began her career with Loews Hotels & Co 17 years ago at the Loews Don CeSar Hotel and has served in a variety of human resources roles during her tenure.

Loews
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Dan Parker has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites

Dan Parker is Director of Food and Beverage. He was previously Director of Food and Beverage for Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando and was responsible for all aspects of the award-winning hotel's food and beverage operations. He previously worked for Timpano Italian Chophouse, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and Deniro's Food Inc.

Loews
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Jason Moss has been promoted to Director of Rooms at Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites

Jason Moss has been promoted to Director of Rooms. Moss joined Loews Hotels & Co in 2011 and held positions at Loews Coronado Bay Beach Resort and the former Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort. After arriving in Orlando, he served as Front Office Manager on the opening team for Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort and was promoted to Director of Guest Services in 2016.

Loews
Orlando, Florida, United States
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John Power has been appointed as General Manager at Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites

He brings more than 20 years of hospitality experience in Europe, the Caribbean and North America. He was previously the general manager of Loews Hotel 1000, Seattle and Loews Minneapolis Hotel. Prior to joining Loews Hotels & Co, Power worked for Hyatt Hotels for 10 years, starting as an intern and ascending to various leadership roles within the company.

Loews
Orlando, Florida, United States