Orlando CVB Elects 2005 Board Of Directors

Orlando CVB Elects 2005 Board Of Directors John Griswold, president of CNL Hospitality Corp., will serve a second term as...
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ICCA Congress 2008 vs. US Presidential Election Watch the US Presidential election results or experience top quality networking and education? - this year's ICCA Congress delegates will get the best of both worlds. ICCA Congress 2008 vs. US Presidential Election Watch the US Presidential election results or experience top quality networking and education? - this year's ICCA Congress delegates will get the best of both worlds. A Good Year For London’s Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre Turnover for the 2007/08 financial year was almost £11million – an increase of three percent, whilst costs have been held to a two percent increase over those for the previous period. A Good Year For London’s Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre Turnover for the 2007/08 financial year was almost £11million – an increase of three percent, whilst costs have been held to a two percent increase over those for the previous period. Planning a Convention Centre? IAPCO provides a reference manual. This latest publication from IAPCO provides an easy to use reference manual for developers, architects and anyone planning to build a convention centre for use prior to the design stage. Planning a Convention Centre? IAPCO provides a reference manual. This latest publication from IAPCO provides an easy to use reference manual for developers, architects and anyone planning to build a convention centre for use prior to the design stage. Planning a Convention Centre? IAPCO provides a reference manual. This latest publication from IAPCO provides an easy to use reference manual for developers, architects and anyone planning to build a convention centre for use prior to the design stage. Visa Launches Meetings Card Visa announced the launch of a meetings card and an alliance with meetings technology provider Arcaneo. Visa Launches Meetings Card Visa announced the launch of a meetings card and an alliance with meetings technology provider Arcaneo. SCVB Boosts Its Overseas Team The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has expanded its business development teams in London and Hong Kong as it mounts an intensified push into key international markets. SCVB Boosts Its Overseas Team The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has expanded its business development teams in London and Hong Kong as it mounts an intensified push into key international markets. Malaysia, Too Attractive To Miss Supported by its Team Malaysia partners, the KLCC recently organised its 4th Association Seminar themed “How to Package a Winning Bid” for Malaysia-based association executives. Malaysia, Too Attractive To Miss Supported by its Team Malaysia partners, the KLCC recently organised its 4th Association Seminar themed “How to Package a Winning Bid” for Malaysia-based association executives. New Golf Developments In Aberdeen, Scotland More Than Four New Championship Courses Planned Near This Meetings Destination. New Golf Developments In Aberdeen, Scotland More Than Four New Championship Courses Planned Near This Meetings Destination. Italian Communication World Met In Rome EGA Professional Congress Organisers was one of the main technical sponsors and they worked as Organising Secretariat for the event. Italian Communication World Met In Rome EGA Professional Congress Organisers was one of the main technical sponsors and they worked as Organising Secretariat for the event. Experient Grows Strategic Account Management Team Lyra Hankins, Yurii Land and Chris Jensen are the newest Experient strategic account managers. Experient Grows Strategic Account Management Team Lyra Hankins, Yurii Land and Chris Jensen are the newest Experient strategic account managers.	John Griswold, president of CNL Hospitality Corp., will serve a second term as chairman of the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. (Orlando CVB) 2005 Board of Directors. As chairman, Griswold will represent the Orlando CVB's more than 1,300 members, direct other officers and preside over board actions to ensure that the mission and goals of the Orlando CVB are fulfilled. Joining Griswold on the executive committee of the board of directors are the following: chairman elect: Mark McHugh, president/chief executive officer of Gatorland; vice chair: Pat Engfer, general manager of the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport; treasurer: Douglas M. Spencer, vice president - OUCustomer Connection, Orlando Utilities Commission; secretary: Jim Atchison, executive vice president and general manager of SeaWorld Orlando; director at large: Alan Villaverde, vice president and general manager of The Peabody Orlando; past chairman: Randy Garfield, executive vice president of sales and travel operations for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts; and William C. Peeper, president of the Orlando CVB. Elected directors on the 2005 board are as follows: George Aguel, senior vice president, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts; Larry Campbell, vice president of internal audit, Darden Restaurants; Charles Carns, Jr., chief executive officer, Mears Transportation Group; Phil Coffey, market vice president and general manager, Orlando World Center Marriott; Ann Deli, co-owner of Orlando Harley-Davidson; Rich Fildes, partner, Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.; Dale McDaniel, general manager, Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando, A Loews Hotel; John Melicharek, Jr., partner, Baker & Hostetler, LLP; Roger Pynn, president, Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management; Paul Rothenberg, vice president of event sales & CityWalk marketing, Universal Orlando; Chris Schmidt, deputy executive director of airport operations, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority; Samir A. Shafei, senior vice president of operations - Southeast, Hilton/Double Tree; Paul Snead, Jr., president, Snead & Associates, Inc.; Michael Sole, regional vice president and general manager, Freeman; Garritt Toohey, vice president, Rosen Hotels & Resorts; Richard Watkins, senior vice president - Private Banking Division, SunTrust Bank. Designated directors include The Honorable Richard Crotty, Orange County mayor; The Honorable Buddy Dyer, mayor, City of Orlando; Craig Polejes, Greater Orlando Chamber of Commerce chairman; Stuart Newmark, chair-elect, Central Florida Hotel Lodging Association. Ex-officio members include Daniel Holsenbeck, Ph.D., vice president of university relations for the University of Central Florida; and Rich Maladecki, president, Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association.
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