SECURITY & SAFETY. Volume 1 - Edition 9 03/02/2018. In This Issue...

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1 Sarah Diener From: on behalf of Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association Sent: Friday, March 02, :10 PM To: Subject: CFHLA - Back of the House - March 2, 2018 Volume 1 - Edition 9 03/02/2018 In This Issue... SECURITY & SAFETY HEAT NEW MEMBERS FULL RIDE ONLINE BOOKING BANKS VIP BAR LOUIE KEVIN PARTNERS IN ACTION HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES SECURITY & SAFETY On Wednesday, February 28, CFHLA conducted the Security & Safety Council Luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn Orlando at SeaWorld (Thank you Mike Fatta, General Manager). Over 55 attendees enjoyed lunch and a presentation from guest presenter Marty Smith Protective Service Advisor US Department of Homeland Security on the Department of Homeland Security Physical & Cyber Resources Overview. This Newsletter is 1

2 proudly sponsored by: Honorees March Allied Member of the Month Guest Speaker Marty Smith, Protective Service Advisor US Department of Homeland Security, Security Council Chair Loren Poor, Director of Security of Hilton Orlando and Sergeant Doug Sarrubi of the Orange County Sheriff's Office Erin Sims Landform of Central Florida March Lodging Member of the Month HEAT HAVE YOU SECURED YOUR HEAT BOOTH YET? For your information, at this time over 50% of available vendor space has been sold for the 2018 HEAT Tradeshow. Nina Shirk Hyatt Place Orlando / Universal 2018 CFHLA Executive Committee Chairperson Fred Sawyers Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort 1st Vice Chairperson Brian Comes Hyatt Regency Orlando Date: Wednesday, August 22 Location: Caribe Royale Orlando Click here to secure your booth today. If you have questions, please contact CFHLA Staff Person Jennifer McAfee - jmcafee@cfhla.org / NEW MEMBERS Today, Friday, March 2, the following representatives attended a New Member Orientation at the CFHLA Offices: 2nd Vice Chairperson Keith Wolling 2

3 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 Partners of the Month: Allied Relations Council Breakfast Associated Planners Group Board of Directors Meeting Florida Patio Furniture, Inc. Parking Sponsor AAA Parking Executive Committee Wealth Management Strategies of Central Florida Michael Rodriguez Crown Linen LLC Fabian Rocamora FASTSIGNS Apopka / Altamonte Grant Burton Plummer Painting Troy Hernly Stevens Constructions, Inc. Barbara White, Ginette Morales and Galen Hentzel VIP Transportation Group Welcome New Members! Governmental Affairs Committee Minuteman Press Member Networking Luncheon Global Sourcing International, LLC Orange County Mayoral Candidate Forum Centerplate Inc. Crown Linen LLC Landform of Central Florida Orlando Health 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. Premier Elevator Co., Inc. 3

4 Ripley's Believe It or Not! Orlando St. Patricks's Day Golf Open Corporate Sponsor Massey Services, Inc. Hole Sponsors ABM Building Services, LLC Baxter Restoration Blown Away, LLC CoolThings Sales & Services Crown Linen LLC CLICK HERE to download and/or print the 2018 Application which may be submitted via mail or PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS ARE DUE THIS 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 Florida Patio Furniture, Inc. Global Network Services Harvill's Produce Company Helpro Cleaning Services Mechanical Services of Central Florida (MSI) Oracle Elevator Company Orlando Health PCD Building Corp. Quick Response Fire Protection LLC Sherwin-Williams Sunbrite Outdoor Furniture VS Media Group Window Tint Specialists Driving Range Sponsor Newell Rubbermaid Putting Contest Sponsor Wealth Management Strategies of Central Florida St Patrick's Day Online Auction Allegra Print UCF Area General Managers Luncheon Premium Healthy Vending ONLINE BOOKING On Thursday, March 1 CFHLA coordinated an Online Booking Panel Meeting for Vacation Rental Property Managers at the Bahama Bay Resort and Spa (Thank you Keith Odza, General Manager). This meeting featured a panel presentation relating to Industry Booking Trends, Technology Advancement and SEO. CFHLA thanks the following Members for serving as Panelists: Manny Agon Kresky Senior Market Manager, Orlando, Expedia, Inc. Ricky Rivera Booking Home Partner Manager, Booking.com (USA) Inc. Elyse Curtis Director of Sales, Southeast, TravelClick 4

5 BANKS CFHLA Salutes 2018 CFHLA Board Member Stephanie Banks General Manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Downtown Fun Facts: Stephanie started her career in the hospitality industry as a server. Ms. Banks enjoys the opportunity to serve as a mentor of future leaders and seeing the promotions that follow. 5

6 Stephanie states that the best career advice she has ever received is "to learn more than just your current role" so that you may "be prepared for when the next opportunity opens". For your information, Stephanie's birthday is on August 22. Thank you, Stephanie Banks for being a CFHLA Leader! VIP Meet the VIP Member: Charter Communications was founded in 1993, which offers its services to consumers and businesses under the branding of Spectrum. Company Mission Spectrum Enterprise, a division of Charter Communications is a national provider of scalable, fiber-based technology solutions serving many of America's largest businesses and communications service providers. Our mission within our hospitality segment is to meet rising connectivity demands and provide guests with a five-star technology experience within your budget. THANK YOU, SPECTRUM ENTERPRISE, FOR YOUR DEDICATION TO CFHLA! BAR LOUIE On Thursday, March 1, New CFHLA Member Bar Louie held a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the International Drive Location. 6

7 This new location features open air seating, an expansive bar area and private meeting/dining room for up to 60 people. CFHLA Congratulates Bar Louie on their new location! KEVIN Today, we celebrate the birthday of CFHLA Public Policy Director, Kevin Craig! Have a very happy birthday, Kevin! PARTNERS IN ACTION Recently, Massey Services, Inc. presented the "Talk of the Town" Restaurant Group's 7

8 "Teacher of the Month" Awards for the December, January and February honorees to their Adopt-A-School Partner Killarney Elementary. Every month, the school selects a teacher to be recognized for their commitment to student success. Each of the awardees also receives a $50 gift certificate. CFHLA Allied Relations Council Board Chair Jay Hunt of Massey Services, Inc. and Johan Vasquez-Nieves CFHLA Allied Relations Council Board Chair Jay Hunt of Massey Services, Inc. (center) with Jennifer Earnest (left) and Shantel Fitzgerald (right) 8

9 Thank you, Massey Services, Inc.! 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. Guest Experience Manager - Housekeeping Walt Disney World Company CLICK HERE to view description. Sales Manager, Bistro Attendant, Room Attendant and MORE! Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Downtown Customer Care Agent, Vacation Sales Advisor, Reservations Activations Sales Agent and MORE! Hilton Grand Vacations Senior Assistant Director, Finance & Accounting JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes Event Concierge, Recreation Attendant, Front Desk Supervisor and MORE! Marriott International Concierge Attendant, Server, Restaurant Operations Supervisor and MORE! Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld Director of Guest Services, National Sales Manager, Reservations Sales Agent and MORE! Reunion Resort & Spa Assistant Director of Spa, 9

10 Director of Shops Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes Catering Sales Manager, Restaurant Manager, Banquet Server and MORE! Streamsong Resort Golf & Spa This Newsletter is Proudly Sponsored By: This was sent to by Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association Remove My or Manage Preferences Privacy Policy 10