STR. Volume 1 - Edition 8 02/23/2018. In This Issue... Sarah Diener

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1 Sarah Diener From: on behalf of Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association Sent: Friday, February 23, :15 PM To: Subject: CFHLA - Back of the House - February 23, 2018 Volume 1 - Edition 8 02/23/2018 In This Issue... STR QUARTERLY PUERTO RICO FULL RIDE BREAKFAST CLUB LAZZARA VIP MEET AND GREET HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES STR On Wednesday, February 21 CFHLA conducted the STR Membership Luncheon attended by over 350 CFHLA Members at the Hilton Orlando (Thank you Chris Mueller, General Manager). This luncheon featured a presentation and seminar from STR Senior Director Research and Development Patrick Mayock who covered topics relating to Central Florida's Lodging Occupancy Levels and Industry Projections. This Newsletter is proudly sponsored by: 1

2 Honorees February Allied Member of the Month STR Membership Luncheon presenter Patrick Mayock, STR Senior Director of Research and Development Steve Vinciguerra SeaWorld Parks & Resorts February Lodging Member of the Month In conjunction with this luncheon, the 2018 "Annual Meeting of the CFHLA Corporation" was held to discuss refinements to the CFHLA Bylaws and to officially announce the 2018 CFHLA Executive Committee. Additionally, CFHLA recognized the 2018 January and February Members of the Month: Jorg Heyer Sheraton Vistana Villages 2018 CFHLA Executive Committee Chairperson Fred Sawyers Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort CFHLA Silver Partner John Gill of Premier Elevator Co., Inc. and Steve Vinciguerra of SeaWorld Parks & Resorts 1st Vice Chairperson Brian Comes Hyatt Regency Orlando 2

3 2nd Vice Chairperson Keith Wolling Secretary Marylouise Fitzgibbon Walt Disney World Resorts Treasurer Jesse Martinez The Alfond Inn at Rollins Assistant Treasurer Sonja Giselbrecht Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport Historian Peter Kacheris Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek / Waldorf Astoria Orlando Immediate Past Chair Dave Bartek Loews Hotels 2018 CFHLA Allied Relations Council Board Chairman Jay Hunt of Massey Services, Inc. with CFHLA Board Members Louis Robbins, President of Key Performance Hospitality Management and Jorg Heyer, General Manager of the Sheraton Vistana Villages and the 2017 Public Servant of the Year: Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs Partners of the Month: Airport Area General Managers Luncheon Wealth Management Strategies of Central Florida Breakfast Club Global Sourcing International, LLC Executive Committee Sunbrite Outdoor Furniture, Inc. Membership Luncheon Presenting Sponsor Belfor Property Restoration Hotelier Linen Services Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association President / CEO Rich Maladecki, CFHLA PAC Board Chair Jay Leonard, General Manager of the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort Disney Springs Resort Area / Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Resort Area, 2017 Public Servant of the Year Teresa Jacobs, Orange County Mayor and CFHLA Board Chair Fred Sawyers, Complex General Manager of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort CFHLA would lke to thank our Membership Luncheon Sponsors: Summit Broadband, Inc. A/V Partner PSAV Digital Partner Xpodigital Electrical Partner Edlen Electrical Exhibition 3

4 Services of Orlando Media Partner iheart Media Orlando Business Journal Parking Sponsor Towne Park Wifi Partner XPONET Governmental Affairs Committee Minuteman Press Seminole County General Managers Luncheon A/V Partner: Florida Patio Furniture, Inc Digital Partner: Electrical Partner: Media Partners: Parking Sponsor: Wifi Partner: Please see below for photos from this luncheon: 4

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6 To view additional photographs from the STR Membership Luncheon, click here. QUARTERLY The first 2018 CFHLA Quarterly Networking Luncheon will be held at 12Noon on Tuesday, March 6 at the DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando. This luncheon will feature CFHLA Board Member Mark Politte Area General Manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando on his "Secrets to Success". 6

7 To Register for this luncheon, please CLICK HERE. Registration Fee: $20.00 If you have any questions, please contact CFHLA Staff Person Erin Walsh - membership@cfhla.org. PUERTO RICO On Tuesday, February 20, CFHLA coordinated a Hospitality Job Fair on the Island of Puerto Rico for displaced experienced hospitality employees. This gathering attracted 14 HR Departments from Central Florida and nearly 150 job seekers. CFHLA is hopeful that over 50 individuals will be hired and will become a part of our to our Central Florida community and tourism industry. Host: San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino Vendors: B Resort and Spa Lake Buena Vista 7

8 DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Holiday Inn Club Vacations - Orange Lake Resort Hyatt Regency Orlando Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate Orlando World Center Marriott Perry Lane Hotel Ritz-Carlton / JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes Sheraton Vistana Villages Streamsong Resort Golf & Spa Villas of Grand Cypress Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort - Bonnet Creek Please see below photos from the job fair: 8

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11 FULL RIDE CFHLA is proud to announce its 2018 Full Ride Don and Lorraine Freeberg Foundation Hospitality Student Scholarship available to current high school seniors who are graduating in May/June and have been accepted to the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management. CLICK HERE to download and/or print the 2018 Application which may be submitted via mail or PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS ARE DUE FRIDAY, MARCH 9 For more information relating to this process, please contact CFHLA Staff Person Taylor Hahn - assistant@cfhla.org PLEASE FORWARD THIS INFORMATION TO ELIGIBLE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS BREAKFAST CLUB On Tuesday, February 20, CFHLA hosted the first

12 Breakfast Club featuring guest panelists Chris Mueller General Manager and Mike Jueds Director of Property Operations of the Hilton Orlando. CFHLA Board Member Chris Mueller, General Manager of the Hilton Orlando, Siver Partner Aymee Sanchez of Xpodigital, and Mike Jueds, Director of Property Operations of the Hilton Orlando CFHLA February Breakfast Club Guest Speakers CFHLA Board Member Chris Mueller, General Manager and Mike Jueds, Director of Property Operations of the Hilton Orlando 12

13 Mike Jueds, Director of Property Operations of the Hilton Orlando, CFHLA Silver Partner Vicki Petersen of Waste Management Inc of FL, Bonnie Marshall of the Davey Tree Expert Company, and CFHLA Board Member Chris Mueller, General Manager of the Hilton Orlando CFHLA would like to thank the 2018 Breakfast Club Sponsor: LAZZARA 13

14 CFHLA Congratulates 2018 CFHLA Board Member Anthony Lazzara General Manager of Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal Fun Facts: Mr. Lazzara started his career in the hospitality industry with a job as a lifeguard. He credits his greatest hospitality accomplishment as being the General Manager of the very first Autograph Hotel by Marriott in May Anthony states that the best career advice he has ever received is to "hire candidates with a great attitude versus experience". For your information, Anthony's birthday was on February 11. Thank you, Anthony Lazzara for being a CFHLA Leader! VIP Meet the VIP Member: Global Sourcing International, LLC has been in business for 15 years! Company Mission To provide quality products and services designed to enhance our clients brand promotion, marketing and sales programs. Delivering products and services on-time, within budget that will maximize our client s ROI. THANK YOU, GLOBAL SOURCING INTERNATIONAL, LLC, FOR YOUR DEDICATION TO CFHLA! 14

15 MEET AND GREET On Tuesday, February 20, the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes and the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes hosted a successful "Meet and Greet" session with hospitality students at the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management. THANK YOU JW MARRIOTT ORLANDO, GRANDE LAKES AND RITZ-CARLTON ORLANDO, GRANDE LAKES FOR 15

16 SUPPORTING FUTURE HOSPITALITY LEADERS! HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES Below please find current employment opportunities in the Central Florida Hospitality Industry: Sales Manager Residence Inn Orlando Convention Center CLICK HERE to view position. Front Desk, Food & Beverage, Housekeeping and MORE! Buena Vista Suites Orlando CLICK HERE to view open positions. Salaes Manager, Bistro Cook, PM Front Desk Agent/Relief Night Auditor and MORE! Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Downtown CLICK HERE to view open positions. Chief Engineer Hampton Inn Orlando International Drive / Convention Center CLICK HERE to view position. Customer Care Agent, Vacation Sales Advisor, Reservations Activations Sales Agent and MORE! Hilton Grand Vacations CLICK HERE to view open positions. Senior Assistant Director, Finance & Accounting JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes CLICK HERE to view open positions. Administrative Assistant, Banquet Captain, Guest Service Representative and MORE! Marriott International CLICK HERE to view open positions. Complex Human Resources Manager Melia Orlando Suite Hotel CLICK HERE to view position. Front Desk Supervisor, Server, Recreation Supervisor and MORE! 16

17 Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld CLICK HERE to view open positions. Catering Sales Manager, Accounting Clerk, Director of Sales & Marketing and MORE! Reunion Resort & Spa CLICK HERE to view open positions. Assistant Director of Spa Manage In Room Dining and Honor Bar Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes CLICK HERE to view open positions. Conference Services Manager OEM, IT Technician, Restaurant Supervisor and MORE! Streamsong Resort Golf & Spa CLICK HERE to view open positions. Guest Experience Manager Walt Disney World Resort CLICK HERE to view job description. This Newsletter is Proudly Sponsored By: This was sent to by Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association 17

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