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Sarah Diener

From: [email protected] on behalf of Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association

Sent: Friday, February 23, 2018 1:15 PMTo: [email protected]: 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

This Newsletter is proudly sponsored by:

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.

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Honorees

February Allied Member of the Month

Steve Vinciguerra SeaWorld Parks &

Resorts

February Lodging Member of the Month

Jorg Heyer

Sheraton Vistana Villages

2018 CFHLA Executive Committee

Chairperson Fred Sawyers Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort 1st Vice Chairperson Brian Comes Hyatt Regency Orlando

STR Membership Luncheon presenter Patrick Mayock,

STR Senior Director of Research and Development

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:

CFHLA Silver Partner John Gill of Premier Elevator Co., Inc. and Steve Vinciguerra

of SeaWorld Parks & Resorts

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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

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 Summit Broadband, Inc. A/V Partner PSAV Digital Partner Xpodigital Electrical Partner Edlen Electrical Exhibition

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

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:

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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 Florida Patio Furniture, Inc

A/V Partner:

Digital Partner:

Electrical Partner:

Media Partners:

Parking Sponsor:

Wifi Partner:

Please see below for photos from this luncheon:

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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".

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To Register for this luncheon, please

CLICK HERE.

Registration Fee: $20.00

If you have any questions, please contact CFHLA Staff Person Erin Walsh - [email protected].

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

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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:

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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 email

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS ARE DUE

FRIDAY, MARCH 9

For more information relating to this process, please contact CFHLA Staff Person Taylor Hahn - [email protected] - 407-313-5022.

PLEASE FORWARD THIS INFORMATION TO ELIGIBLE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

BREAKFAST CLUB

On Tuesday, February 20, CFHLA hosted the first 2018

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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

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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

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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 2010. 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!

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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

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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!

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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.

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