Orlando World Center Marriott Welcomes New General Manager
ORLANDO, FL. May 5, 2016 - As a leader in the global hospitality industry,Orlando World Center Marriott proudly announces the appointment of Ralph Scatena as General Manager to its executive team. In this role, Scatena will be responsible for managing the resort's day-to-day success, overseeing all operational aspects of the 2,009-room property, including everything from sales and marketing, to food and beverage, while maximizing revenue and maintaining focus on the strategic goals of the Four-Diamond Orlando World Center Marriott.
Scatena brings more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality sector to Orlando World Center Marriott. Having most recently worked at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, Calif. as General Manager, where he led record-setting group revenue bookings and achieved the highest occupancy since 2005. Prior to that position, Scatena served at multiple notable Marriott properties, from the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa in Arizona - where he was awarded JW Marriott General Manager of the year - to the Atlanta Marriott Marquis as well as served on Marriott's western regional team as vice president of sales and marketing overseeing the largest region in Marriott's sales organization.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ralph Scatena to the Orlando World Center Marriott team,” said David Marriott, COO of Marriott International's Americas Eastern Region. “Scatena's extensive expertise and leadership combined with his outstanding record of management success and strong knowledge of the brand make him the ideal choice for this position.”
Towering above more than 200 prime central Florida acres, the Four-Diamond Orlando World Center Marriott offers everything a guest could possibly want. Still basking in the glow of an extensive multi-million dollar transformation, the resort now features everything on-premise from the Falls Pool Oasis to a championship golf course, Bill Madonna Golf Academy at Hawk's Landing Golf Club, a full service spa and fitness center, more than 450,000 sq. ft. of event space, as well as 10 taste-tempting restaurants and lounges, including a food court for guests on-the-go. In this magnificent locale, with year round average temperatures sitting at 78°, the 2,009-room resort is located only 1.5 miles from Walt Disney World® and just minutes from SeaWorld® Orlando, Discovery Cove®, Aquatica™, LEGOLAND® and Universal Studios® Orlando.
For additional information on Orlando World Center Marriott or to book a reservation, call 1-800-380-7931 or visit www.worldcentermarriott.com.
About Marriott International, Inc.
Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA with more than 3,700 properties in 74 countries and territories and reported revenues of over $12 billion in fiscal year 2011. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 18 brands, including Marriott Hotels & Resorts, The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott, Bulgari, EDITION, Renaissance, Gaylord Hotels, Autograph Collection, AC Hotels by Marriott, Courtyard, Fairfield Inn & Suites, SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites, Marriott Executive Apartments, Marriott Vacation Club, Grand Residences by Marriott, and The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club. There are approximately 300,000 employees at headquarters, managed and franchised properties. Marriott is consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business operations, which it conducts based on five core values: put people first, pursue excellence, embrace change, act with integrity, and serve our world. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com.
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Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is an S&P 500 and Fortune 500 company and is the largest lodging real estate investment trust and one of the largest owners of luxury and upper-upscale hotels. The Company currently owns 94 properties in the United States and 14 properties internationally totaling approximately 58,000 rooms. The Company also holds non-controlling interests in five joint ventures, including one in Europe that owns 10 hotels with approximately 3,900 rooms and one in Asia that has interests in three hotels in India. Guided by a disciplined approach to capital allocation and aggressive asset management, the Company partners with premium brands as well as independent brands in the operation of properties in over 50 major markets worldwide. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.hosthotels.com.
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