Peter Kacheris Appointed GM Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
JANUARY 2, 2007. Peter Kacheris has been appointed general manager of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. He brings more than 30 years of hotel experience, with great expertise in the Orlando area having served the past six years at the helm of properties in this market. He will oversee this award-winning 2,265-room resort and its 2,000 employees.
Kacheris begins at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin at an exciting time, as the resort recently completed a $60 million redesign project which unveiled stunning new lobbies and public spaces, including a $500,000 contemporary art program. The transformation adds a fresh look to the resort's entertainment architecture, which was designed by Michael Graves as a part of former Disney CEO Michael Eisner's vision, while maintaining its original integrity. Select upper level guest rooms, which offer breathtaking views, will also receive a makeover and be converted into boardroom hospitality suites.
Kacheris began his career with Marriott Hotels, holding positions in operations, sales and marketing. He served as the cluster general manager for the JW Marriott Lenox in Atlanta and as hotel manager for the Orlando World Center Marriott. Most recently, Kacheris was general manager for the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes.
In addition to his tenure in the travel industry, Kacheris has played key roles in major hospitality organizations in Central Florida. He served on the board of directors for the Orlando Convention and Visitors Bureau in 2004 and was president of the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association in 2005.
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