The 16-story glass tower will have 600 guest rooms, including 13 kids’ suites, bringing the total number of on-site hotel rooms at Universal Orlando to 6,200 when combined with the 400-room expansion of Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort opening in 2017.
Christine Lawson appointed Senior Vice President of Sales at Loews
Lawson arrives at Loews Hotels after a 20 plus-year tenure with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, most recently serving as its Senior Vice President of Sales & Catering.
Johnny So appointed Managing Director of Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando
So brings over 20 years of experience in managing 5-star hotel properties for some of the largest and most widely renowned luxury brands in the world.
George Fleck appointed Senior VP of brands and marketing at Loews
Additionally, Loews Hotels has promoted from within – John Cottrill has been promoted to chief operating officer from Executive VP of Operations and Matthew Brenner has been promoted to CFO.
Key execs named to open Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
The new hotel will operate as a complex with the adjoining Loews Royal Pacific Resort and will offer a combined 2,000 rooms and suites and nearly 250,000 square feet of meeting space.
Loews appoints Oliver Bonke as its first Chief Commercial Officer
Bonke will oversee the strategic growth of the Loews family of brands, including Loews Hotels & Resorts, Loews Regency and the OE Collection, in addition to taking ownership of Sales, Marketing, Guest-Facing Technology and Public Affairs.
Loews promotes two veterans to run new at Orlando hotel campus
Barb Bowden has been named complex managing director and Larry Beiderman has been promoted to complex general manager for Loews Sapphire Falls Resort and Loews Royal Pacific Resort.
David Weidlich appointed Vice President of Operations, Eastern Region by Loews
Weidlich joins Loews Hotels & Resorts from Club Quarters where he served as VP, Global Hotel Operations and directed 17 properties in major U.S. markets and London.
Ed Curry named Director of Sales & Marketing at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Curry joins Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel most recently from St. Supery Estate Vineyards & Winery in Napa Valley where he held the role of Vice President, Marketing & Direct Sales.
Loris Menfi appointed General Manager at Loews Regency San Francisco
Joining the luxury hotel from Loews New Orleans, Menfi has now taken the helm of the newest addition to the Loews portfolio.
