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Volume 4 - Edition 4 10/28/2016

In This Issue...

BOO!

2017

NEW

DROP OFF

CONDE NAST

ENGINEER

CONGRATULATIONS

NETWORK

READER'S CHOICE

HOSPITALITYOPPORTUNITIES

This Newsletter proudly sponsored by:

Honorees

October AlliedMember of the Month

BOO!The

2016 Halloween Golf Openwas a

Membership Experience!This

"Members Doing Business with Members"event was held at the beautiful

Hawk's Landing Golf Clubon

Friday, October 28,with 140+ Golfers, 18 Hole Sponsors,Prizes and the NEW Pumpkin Raffle.

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David BairdVermana

October Lodging Member of the Month

Carlton HudsonHard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando

2016CFHLA Executive

Committee

ChairpersonDave BartekLoews Hotels

1st Vice ChairpersonBrian ComesHyatt Regency Orlando

2nd Vice ChairpersonFred SawyersWalt Disney World Swan & Dolphin

SecretaryKeith WollingB Resort & Spa Lake Buena Vista

TreasurerJesse MartinezThe Alfond Inn at Rollins

The "Hurricane Party" at the Belfor Property Restoration Title Sponsor Booth

Below, please find the2016 Halloween Golf Open Partners and Sponsors:

TITLE SPONSOR

HOLE SPONSORS

Arahull Services, Inc.

ATM FLA

Blown Away

Booking.com (USA) Inc.

Boyer Building Corp

BrightView

CP Rankin Inc.

DryFast Systems

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Assistant TreasurerSonja GiselbrechtSheraton SuitesOrlando Airport

HistorianLaura ShermanCLC Regal Oaks

Immediate Past ChairGerald UrquiolaCaribe Royale Resort &Convention Center

Partners of the Month:

Orlando Airport General Managers Meeting

Southeastern Laundry Equipment

HR Seminar #3

Corporate Sponsor

Jackson Lewis

Corporate Partners

AHLEI

Driveway Maintenance

The Medical Concierge

F&B Sponsor

HospitalityStaff

Executive Committee Meeting

Blue Team Restoration

Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting

Spinout Guest Laundries

Vacation Rental Managers Council Meeting

Belfor Property Resortation

Seminole County General Managers Meeting

BrightHouse Networks Enterprise Solutions

Extreme Engineering

Medical Concierge (The)

Mid Florida Golf Cars

PPG Paints

Seal-It

SeaWorld Parks & Resorts

Sherwin-Williams

Summit Broadband

System Tech Services, Inc.

VS Media Group, Inc.

Yellowstone Landscape

DRIVING RANGE SPONSOR

ASI Landscape Management

PUTTING RANGE SPONSOR

Sunbrite Outdoor Furniture

ROVING CART SPONSORS

Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services

PSAV - Presentation Services

PUMPKIN RAFFLE SPONSOR

Advanced Disposal

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Halloween Golf Open

Presenting Sponsor

Belfor Property Restoration

Hole Sponsors

Arahull Services, Inc.

ATM FLA

Blown Away

Booking.com (USA) Inc.

Boyer Building Corp

BrightView

CP Rankin Inc.

DryFast Systems

Extreme Engineering

Medical Concierge (The)

Mid Florida Golf Cars

PPG Paints

Seal-It

SeaWorld Parks & Resorts

Sherwin-Williams

Summit Broadband

System Tech Services, Inc.

VS Media Group, Inc.

Yellowstone Landscape

Driving Range Sponsor

ASI Landscape Management

Putting Contest Sponsor

Sunbrite Outdoor Furniture

Roving Cart Sponsors

Edlen Electrical ExhibitionServices

PSAV - Presentation Services

The DryFast Systems Hole Sponsor Booth is visited by the CFHLA Golf Team, including CFHLA President / CEO Richard Maladecki, CFHLA Public Policy Director Kevin Craig, CFHLA Immediate Past Chairman

Gerald Urquiola of the Caribe Royale Resort & Convention Center, and CFHLA Board Member Ross Burke of The Blue Heron Beach Resort

2016 Halloween Golf Open Hole Sponsor Awardees:

BEST DECORATED

ATM FLABEST FOOD & BEVERAGE

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Pumpkin Raffle Sponsor

Advanced Disposal

Vacation Ownership CouncilMeeting

Boyer Building Corp

Hospitality News:

Exclusive: iSquare developer updates construction costs, bid info, new look

Orlando Business Journal

Richard Bilbao

The iSquare Mall + Hotelproject by The Blackmine Group is still in play and even has lowered its overall construction costs to previous estimates.

That's what project developer Abdul Mathin told Orlando Business Journal about the proposed 1.6 million-square-foot project that's designed to have a 23-story building with 539 hotel rooms divided into two towers- a Capella Suites and Solis Orlando Hotel -more than 434,800 square feet of upscale mall, restaurant, meeting room and office space, as well as a seven-story parking garage, a heliport, a rooftop infinity pool and an ice rink.

"We are close to bringing the total project under control within the initial budget of $400 million all-in. That being said, we need to tweak some major components on the structure with keeping the same design," said Mathin, chairman and CEO of The Blackmine Group.

That's a decent price cut from July when the price had been increased to $500 million. For example, he said the project curtain wall - seen in the new rendering - has been value-engineered to lower its cost, but still maintain the aesthetic cutting-edge look the projectdesires.

He added that while the value engineering delayed the project's timeline a bit, he felt it was the best decision for the project. However, the original estimates that bid packages

Arahull ServicesBEST COSTUME

Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services

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could be out this fall has been pushed back. "The delay is paying off by the new value-engineering design scopes and reduced costs. Bidpackages will follow after all adjustments to the designs are done. That timeline could be extended further to February or March 2017 for the bidding."

The project's general contractor is PCL Construction Services.

The latest timeline for bids also will push back groundbreaking for the project, which originally was set to happen in early 2017. A February or March timeframe for bids could push the groundbreaking back to next summer.

If iSquare does come to fruition, it is entering the north I-Drive market at a time when that segment of the corridor may see a massive amount ofinvestment. Projects in the area include the $100 million mixed-use complex by Cincinnati-based North American Properties by the outlets and the prospect of a new theme park operator looking to build at the current Artegon Marketplace site.

Project update: Hilton Orlando files for permit on future hotel expansion


Richard Bilbao

One of International Drive's top convention hotels is one step closer to beginning construction on a future expansion.

The 1,418-room Hilton Orlando, located just east of the Orange County Convention Center, has now begun filing for the permits needed to fill in an existing 2.66-acre stormwater pond for "future building expansion."Documents don't share exactly what's planned, but the hotel's broad amenities could mean anything from additional rooms, meeting space, entertainment/outdoor space, parking and more.

One of the Belfor Property Restoration Teams including Former CFHLA Board MemberJohn Parkinson of the Hilton West Palm Beach, Michael Deno of Belfor Property Restoration,

CFHLA Board Member Bill Friedrich of the Embassy Suites Orlando International Drive / Convention Center, and CFHLA Treasurer Jesse Martinez of The Alfond Inn at Rollins

"Top Spots" at the Halloween Golf Open:

FIRST PLACE GOLF TEAM:

SeaWorld Parks & ResortsJay DavisTim Gissy

Nick PalmaSteve Vinciguerra

SECOND PLACE GOLF TEAM:

Edlen Electrical Exhibition ServicesTom Ballantine

Orange County Commissioner Scott BoydPeter KacherisChris Mueller

THIRD PLACE GOLF TEAM:

Morgan Stanley / Greenery ProductionsMatt KellyMatt Grier

David MinnerMike Tessitore

"DEAD LAST" GOLF TEAM:

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In August, A-R HHC Orlando Convention Hotel LLC, a subsidiary of Houston-based Rida Development Corp., informed Orange County of plans to redevelop the area. Executives with Rida were not immediately available forcomment.

Kimley-Horn & Associates Inc. is the listed engineering consultant on the project.

An expansion at the Hilton Orlando, which serves as one of the Orange County Convention Center's connected hotels via a walkway, will impact how thecorridor attracts events. New rooms, space or amenities all play a role in how events or trade shows view what the region has to offer.

That, in turn, can have a trickle-down effect as theconvention business in Orlando generates more than $2 billion in annual economic impact and lures millions of convention goers each year.

Brazil's economic travails likely to mean fewer travelers to Orlando foryears


Richard Bilbao

Orlando's tourism and travel industry will have to look to the United Kingdom andCanada as top-tier countries bringing international visitors here because Brazil isn't looking so prosperous these days.

That's what a local business very well in tune with the Brazilian travel market is hearing from the once-booming South Americancountry.

"We recently had lunch with the president of a Brazilian national bank, and we were told it could take three to four years for the economy to fully recover there," AMP Group COO Alejandro Pezzini told Orlando Business Journal. "Brazilians will continue to come, but to reach the

DoubleTree by Hilton at theEntrance to Universal Orlando

Mark PolitteSteve MoccioDavid Deskins

Mike Morris

The Mako Mobile at the SeaWorld Parks & Resorts Hole Sponsor Booth

OVERALL LONGEST DRIVE:

Vince BurbankThyssenkrupp Elevator

OVERALL CLOSEST TO THE PIN:

Steve MelcoPPC Professional Services Inc.

PUMPKIN RAFFLE WINNERS:

Michael DenoBelfor Property Restoration

John HumeWayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers

Steve GomenVS Media Group

Ross BurkeThe Blue Heron Beach Resort

Bryan Dunbar

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maturation we saw five years ago, as far as that level of Brazilian market excitement, will take a little while."

AMP Group owns and operates many businesses onOrlando's International Drive tourist corridor - includingPerfumeland, I-Drive NASCAR and the Orlando Crossings shopping center -that cater to Brazilian travel groups.

Brazil not long ago was a hotbed of visitor spending for Orlando. The averageBrazilian would spend up to eight times more than any other international visitor.

That's why the area was so heavily marketed to Brazilians for the past couple of years.

But a Brazilian economic slowdown and unstable political environment havecurbed travelers' spending habits.

Roughly 1.47 millionBrazilians visited Florida last year, down 10 percent from 1.64 million the year before, showed data from Visit Florida, the state's tourism marketing bureau.

That represented the second-largest drop in international visitation behind only Venezuela, which was down 17 percent, the data showed.

Meanwhile, the number ofBritish tourists increased by 3 percent between 2014 and 2015 to 1.69 million.

And Germany saw an 11 percent jump to 499,000tourists who visited Florida, the data showed.

So, it appears the Brazilian market's dominant spot among Orlando's internationalvisitors is coming to an end, said economist Sean Snaith, director of the University of Central Florida's Institute for Economic Competitiveness.

Brazil's economy has faltered so much that it's now in one of the worst recessions the country has witnessed since 1901, Snaith said during a presentation to Orange County leaders earlier this month.

In addition, the U.S. dollar'sslow recovery - good for Americans, bad for foreign travelers - has made exchange rates not as

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton located in the Disney Springs Area

The Fire Fighting Squad of the VS Media Group, Inc. Hole Sponsor Booth

The Caribe Royale Resort & Convention Center Golf Team

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advantageous to Brazilians, he said.

"Consider this: We are the healthiest patient in theintensive care unit," Snaith said, noting several other discouraging factors in the world's economy that also could affect visitation to the region.

For instance, the ongoing Brexit issues in the United Kingdom could cause some issues. But travelers from thatregion were nowhere near as big spenders as Brazilians, so the impact may not be as severe.

Added Pezzini: "When theexchange rate was favorable, it made sense for Brazilian tourists to shop here due to the deep pricing difference when compared to Brazil.

"Now, with a higher exchange rate, prices in the U.S. have become somewhat comparable to Brazil. As a result, the shopping frenzy we experienced for many years firsthand through 2014 is nolonger a factor in bringing Brazilian visitors to CentralFlorida."

AMP Group's I-Drive helicopter attraction eyeing early 2017 debut


Richard Bilbao

AMP Group's plan for a helitour attraction on north International Drive will happen a little later than first expected.

The attraction, which is still very much alive, will go through some design revisions to accommodate needs brought up by city of Orlando staff to improve accessibility, Alejandro Pezzini, COO with AMP Group, told OrlandoBusiness Journal.

"The designs are all approved, but with some slight modifications being made. For example, the city requiredsome changes to the exit

The Boyer Building Corp Referees are joined at their Hole Sponsor TailgateBooth by Colin Findley and Paul Crompton of the ProfitSword, LLC Golf Team

The Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando Resort Golf Team with a Summit Broadband Hole Sponsor Tourist (Charisse Kissenberth)

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route - asked for a spiral staircase to be added to both helicopter platforms. So those design revisions are being made, but everything has been approved. This is a go," he said.

The $2 million, 2,400-square-foot, two-story attraction will have two helicopters taking tourists on a birds-eye view ofOrlando during the day. The platforms sit along International Drive at AMP Group's Orlando Crossings retail center that has been booming with new tenants.

The modifications in play will have an impact on the opening date of the attraction, Pezzini added. "Opening was originally December, but we now are looking at more of a late January to early February opening."

AMP Group envisions the helitour pads to be its own nighttime attraction afterflights have stops for the day. Pezzini previously said he expects the helicopters will become a nighttime photo opportunity and a centerpiece for the Orlando Crossings retail center, which itself has been growing rapidly, welcoming a Seabra Foods, Ichiban Buffet and a Banco do Brasil.

With more than 5 million visitors to the I-Drive corridor, the attractions could appeal to tourists looking for activities to do outside the theme parks. The north I-Drive corridor's strength comes from the shopping centers there, most notably, the Orlando International Premium Outlets and other nearby stores like Perfumeland, which is owned by AMP Group.

The Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista South Golf Team with the galactic duo at the Sherwin Williams Hole Sponsor Booth

For more pictures of this Spooktacular Member Experience, please CLICK HERE.

2017

ATTENTION ALLIED MEMBERS:

MAXIMIZE YOUR 2017 CFHLA VISIBILITY!A special presentation relating to the

2017 Sponsorship Opportunitiesis set to occur

Friday, November 11from 8AM - 9AM at the

CFHLA Offices.

This is your opportunity for a preview of the sponsorships available before they are released to the Membership for purchase on Friday, November 11.

To reserve your seat for the

2017 Jumpstart Breakfast,please CLICK HERE.

For additional information regarding sponsorships, please contact Lisa Harley - [email protected].

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NEWRecently, CFHLA hosted a

New Member Orientationand welcomed

25 New Membersrepresenting 20 Allied Member Companies, including:

Advanced DisposalTammy Stenstrom

ASI, Landscape ManagementMelanie Anderson

Barrett LeMieux Business ConsultingJenny LeMieux

Booking.com (USA) Inc.Ricky Rivera

Brio Tuscan GrilleEJ Gregg

D&A Building Services, Inc.Rudy Perez

Direct One, Inc.Patrick Welch

Florida Leak LocatorsKen Wilshire & Shawn King

Harbour Digital AssociatesTimothy Garner

Painters On DemandLeonard Salemme Jr

ProvinsureDean Detjen, Jr.

Safemark SystemsMarcel Maritz

Southern Appeal Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners, IncBarbara Rathmann, Donald Rathmann,

Shannon Rathmann, & Kathryn Santiago

University of Central Florida - Rosen CollegeDanielle Orchard

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VoIP International, LLC.Earl Rusnak

Waste Management Inc of FLVicki Petersen

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

DROP OFF

The Fall CFHLA Cares Collection Drivefor Homeless Students

will occur outside of the CFHLA Offices on

THIS Thursday, November 3.CFHLA requests all members consider conducting

"In House" Collection Efforts(Supply collection, Raffle, 'Blue Jeans Day' Donation, etc.)

to support the 10,000+ Homeless Students

in Orange and Osceola Countiesand to bring donations to the

OFFICIAL DROP-OFFon Thursday, November 3

from 11AM - 2PM.

When arriving at the CFHLA Office parking lot, please look for CFHLA Cares signs/banner and the

Yellow School Bus -this is the location where 20+ volunteers will be

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available to assist you with unloading your vehicle.

For more information and a printable flyer, please visit

www.CFHLA.org/CFHLA-Cares

CFHLA Cares volunteers at the 2015 Fall Collection Drive

YOU CAN BE A DIFFERENCE MAKER!

CONDE NASTRecently the Conde Nast Traveler announced the Reader's Choice

TOP HOTELS IN FLORIDA.This listing of the top 20 hotels in Florida included

Four CFHLA Lodging Member Properties:

#20 - Hilton Orlando(Congratulations Board Member John Luke)

#19 - Hyatt Regency Orlando(Congratulations 1st Vice Chairman Brian Comes)

#17 - Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek(Congratulations Board Member Glen Winsor)

and

#1 - The Alfond Inn at Rollins(Congratulations Treasurer Jesse Martinez)

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WELL DONE!

ENGINEER2017 CFHLA Engineers Council Board Nomination Form for Allied Members

Elections for Allied Positions for the

2017 Engineers Council Boardwill occur in November.

Please note that this year, there will beTWO (non-voting) Allied

positions available, each representing a two-year term, for the period of January 2017 through December 2018.

If you would like to nominate yourself, please complete the form below by Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 5pm.

Nomination forms will not be accepted after November 2, 2016 at 5pm.

IMPORTANT: As a nominee, you must be a CFHLA member in good standing for a minimum of 12 consecutive months.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE NOMINATION FORM

CONGRATULATIONSRecently, two CFHLA Lodging Members received positive attention...

Greg Burnes,General Manager of the

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Orlando Airportwas selected as the

Hampton Inn Brand Ambassador.Each year, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton selects 25-30

high-performing general managers to represent the Hampton brand.Out of the 2,100 general managers working under the Hampton flag,

only 29 general managers were selected for the position.

Congratulations Greg Burnes!

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Greg Burnes of the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Orlando Airport

Additionally, CFHLA Vacation Ownership Council Member

Glen Vlasicwas promoted to

Area General Manager,Florida Resorts, Vistana Signature Experiences.

Glen joined Vistana in February of 2005 as General Manager at Sheraton Vistana Resort, Vistana Signature Experiences first and largest resort with

almost 1700 villas, eight HOA's and a 40 member board of directors.

As a career hotelier, Glen began his hospitality career over 30 years ago. Glen gained hospitality management experience in New York NY, Puerto

Rico, the West French Indies (St. Martin), Virgin Islands and Mexico. Prior tojoining Vistana, Glen served in the capacity of Regional Director ofOperations for the Cendant Timeshare Resort Group where he was

responsible for 11 resorts in the Southern California region.

In partnership with Jorg Heyer and Chris Egan, Glen will be responsible for all Florida resorts, while continuing to serve as General Manager for the very

tenured, strong and dedicated team at Sheraton Vistana Resort.

CFHLA Congratulates Glen Vlasic!

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Glen Vlasic of the Sheraton Vistana Resort

NETWORK

READER'S CHOICEThe Orlando Business Journal hosted the

Reader's Choice Awardsthis week.

The following CFHLA Member Companies were honored at this reception:

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Best Hotel for a Meeting:

The Alfond Inn at RollinsBest Local Hospital:

Orlando Regional Medical Center (Orlando Health)

Best Local Performing Arts Theater:

Dr. Phillips Centerfor the Performing Arts

Best Local Art Gallery:

The Gallery at theGrand Bohemian Hotel

Best Local Place for a Wedding Reception:

The Alfond Inn at RollinsBest Local Power Lunch:

The Boheme Restaurant at theGrand Bohemian Hotel

CONGRATULATIONS!Additionally, CFHLA was named the

Best Trade Associationby the Orlando Business Journal Readers.

THANK YOU for your support of CFHLA!

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AUCTION

HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIESBelow please find current employment opportunities

in the Central Florida Hospitality Industry:

Line CookBuena Vista Suites

CLICK HERE to view the job description

Front Office SupervisorMelia Orlando Suite Hotel

CLCK HERE to view the job description

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Operations SupervisorSpringHill Suites by Marriott


BellmanMelia Orlando Suite Hotel


HousekeeperGaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center


Admin. Coordinator (Temp. Position)Melia Orlando Suite Hotel


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