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Andrew Falter has been appointed as Director of Group Sales at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa

With more than 30 years of sales experience in the hospitality industry, Falter bring extensive knowledge of the Mid-Atlantic, New York, and New England association markets to Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa. Prior to this role, Falter was founder and president of Sponsorship Reliance Group, a company designed to assist associations with growing sales revenue. He was previously the director of association sales at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin and has held leadership positions within Tishman Hotel Corporation, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, and Hilton Hotels & Resorts. Falter is also a member of American Society of Association Executives and Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), having served on the 2014-2015 PCMA Capital Chapter Board of Directors, as well as the Sponsorship and Membership Committees with the PCMA Capital Chapter. A graduate from Michigan State University, Falter participates as a mentor in the University's Spartan Mentor/Mentee program, volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America, and is an active member of Toastmaster's International.

Marriott
Ponte Vedra, Florida, United States
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John Loute has been appointed as General Manager at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lakeland

McKibbon Hospitality, an award-winning leader in hotel management, today announced the appointment of hospitality veteran John Loute as General Manager of SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lakeland. Beginning his new role on November 4, Loute will be responsible for overseeing all operations for the 126-room, all-suites hotel, which is slated to open in downtown Lakeland in spring 2020.

McKibbon
Lakeland, Florida, United States
Appointment

Tyler Schulte has been appointed as Vulnerability Scanning Engineer at VENZA MSP

Prior to working at VENZA, Tyler spent five years working with the public and assisting with their highly personal and confidential needs. Tyler finds helping others to be the most rewarding aspect of the business. Tyler says if you can help others to achieve their goals, you can end the day on a high note knowing that you made a difference. Tyler looks forward to making a positive impact on our client's security and technology goals in the same way.

Venza
Pensacola, Florida, United States
Development Renovation

Iconic Fort Walton Beach Hotel Unveiling Newly Designed Guest Rooms And Public Spaces

Today, Hotel Equities (HE) announced they have been selected to operate The Island Beachside Resort by Hotel RL in Fort Walton Beach. The Gulf-front resort boasts 331 guest rooms and 14,000 square feet of unique meeting and event space, including Gulf-front green space for weddings and special occasions. Built by Fred and Patricia Tolbert in the '60s, The Island is now owned by Tripp Tolbert, CEO of the Tolbert Group and developer, Jay Odom, CEO of The Jay Odom Group.

Hotel Equities
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States
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Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Sets Sights on Key West in 2020

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants sets its sights on a new hotel collection in historic Key West, Florida, slated to open its doors in early 2020. Kimpton Key West will be the sixth property for the boutique hotel company in the Sunshine State and its first in the Florida Keys. The collection will be comprised of five separate hotels located in the historic district, each offering its own distinct story and stay experience, blending timeless architecture with an eclectic, bohemian style that could only be found in Key West.

Kimpton Key West
Key West, Florida, United States
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Macarena Sepulveda has been appointed as Director of Event Planning and Meeting Experience at The Confidante Miami Beach

Hospitality veteran Macarena Sepulveda has been appointed Director of Event Planning and Meeting Experience at The Confidante Miami Beach, a playful oceanfront oasis located in Miami Beach's mid-beach neighborhood, effective immediately. In her new role, Sepulveda is responsible for managing the planning and execution of banquet events at The Confidante, leveraging the property's vibrant one-of-a-kind spaces to offer the perfect backdrop for meetings, weddings and special occasions. Sepulveda also oversees event services, including food and beverage, stewarding and operations to ensure a seamless and memorable occasion every time. The following year, in 2014, Sepulveda was awarded by the Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association as the "Catering Manager of the Year" while also being named "Event Management Rising Star" by the Marriott South Florida Business Council. Additionally, in 2014, Sepulveda was the recipient of the Marriott's Global Discipline Event Leadership GEM award for the Americas. With her extensive experience in a leadership role, Sepulveda is poised to proactively drive hotel growth within the Hyatt brand. Having earned a bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from Instituto Nacional de Capacitacion Profesional, a member of The Leading Hotel Schools of the World, she brings a detail-oriented and cutting-edge approach to the team.

Hyatt
Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Development Opening

Three Choice Brands Open Hotels On The Same Sarasota Campus

Comfort hotels, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), welcomed a newly constructed Comfort Inn & Suites in Sarasota, Florida, as the brand continues to execute its strategy of opening more than one hotel per week this year. Situated at 5985 Brookhill Blvd., the hotel is opening adjacent to a recently built Sleep Inn and MainStay Suites dual-brand property on the same lot.

Comfort
Sarasota, Florida, United States
Appointment

Bill Lee has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

Bill Lee was previously Benchmark's general manager at The Grove Resort Orlando, where he successfully led the property from its pre-opening phase on forward. Mr. Lee has extensive senior leadership experience gained at multiple start-up and transitional projects in locations throughout the Caribbean, and for major brands including Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Rock Resorts International. In addition to The Grove Resort Orlando, Mr. Lee has worked for Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, also in Orlando, and the Sheraton Tampa. He resides in Gainesville.

Pyramid Global Hospitality
Gainesville, Florida, United States
Development Renovation

Tampa Marriott Water Street Unveils Multi-Phase Transformation

The Tampa Marriott Water Street today announced the completion of its multi-phase transformation following an 18-month restoration, renovation and expansion. The extensive enhancements include the 727 newly renovated guest rooms and over 40,000 square feet of meeting spaces, a refreshed Great Room, and the addition of two new restaurant concepts, among other updates. A pivotal piece of the 56 acre, 9 million square feet mixed-use Water Street Tampa neighborhood, the redesigned hotel anticipates the needs of today's business travelers and the desires of today's Tampanians, providing an upgraded experience and fresh look to match. The grand unveiling of the Tampa Marriott Water Street comes on the heels of the hotel's first-ever AAA Four Diamond designation.

Marriott
Tampa, Florida, United States
Development Renovation

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Reveals $700 Million Expansion Completion With Grand Celebration

In true Hard Rock style, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa officially unveiled its highly-anticipated $700 million expansion today following the brand's signature Guitar Smash and a high wire walk by the "King of the High Wire," Nik Wallenda. The Guitar Smash and hotel towers high wire walk kicked off a weekend-long celebration.

Hard Rock
Tampa, Florida, United States
Development Renovation

Blue Water Development Acquires, Begins Renovations on Daytona Beach Hotel

Blue Water Development, a real estate developer specializing in commercial and hospitality properties on the East Coast, is proud to announce the acquisition of and start of renovations on the Comfort Inn & Suites, Daytona Beach Oceanfront. Formerly The Mayan Inn, the hotel will reopen in early 2020 following an extensive interior and exterior renovation. This is the company's first property in Florida and brings its total number of hotels to ten.

Blue Water Development
Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Appointment

Christopher Reagan has been appointed as Director of Finance at Westin Tampa Bay

As Director of Finance, Reagan will also play a fundamental role in achieving the financial and operational goals of the hotel's long-term investment. After managing limited service properties including Marriott Fairfield Inn, Hilton Hampton Inn and AmeriSuites by Hyatt for nearly 11 years, Reagan returned to his financial background when he joined Loews Hotels as an assistant director of finance in Nashville where he worked for several years prior to his move to the Sunshine State. Most recently, he held the position of director of finance at Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel.

Marriott
Tampa, Florida, United States
Appointment

Colleen Beck has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Westin Tampa Bay

As Director of Sales and Marketing for Westin Tampa Bay, Beck brings more than 25 years of hospitality experience to the team, most of which were spent working locally in Florida. She will be responsible for driving the sales and marketing strategies for the 244-room hotel. Creative and results-oriented, Beck's skills in forecasting, budgeting, revenue control, P&L management and performance measurement stem from her previous years in leadership and director roles at various hotels including The Westshore Grand Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Hilton Tampa Bay Airport Westshore, Sheraton Suites Westshore and more.

Marriott
Tampa, Florida, United States
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J. Christopher Ayala has been appointed as Director of Culinary Program at The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Sarasota Modern, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, part of Marriott International, Inc., is pleased to announce the appointment of J. Christopher Ayala as its new director of culinary program. In this role, Ayala will be responsible for overseeing the hotel's entire culinary operation, including Rudolph's, in-room dining, and the catering and banquet offerings.

Marriott
Florida, United States
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Serge Saouma has been appointed as Lead Food and Drink Enthusiast at Canopy by Hilton West Palm Beach Downtown

The Canopy's food and beverage program will be led by Lead Food and Drink Enthusiast Serge Saouma, a native of the Netherlands with 17 years of kitchen and restaurant experience, including many high-profile properties in Florida. Serge will lead menu and drink development for the Canopy's two restaurants. The ground floor Banter, which includes a Sushi Bar, will serve three meals per day with its cool vibe and creative menu, and has a dramatic sibling location on the rooftop pool deck called BanterUp. Both the menu and drink selections will feature Florida fusion-inspired selections of natural and locally sourced ingredients with a bright and citrus twist.

Driftwood Hospitality Management (DHM)
Florida, United States