SKY RESORT MANAGEMENT - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Regional Director of Operations
Gary began his hospitality career in upstate New York with the Howard Johnson Company, and for nearly 20 years successfully managed properties in New York and Connecticut. During this time he was designated Regional Training Manager and was awarded "Manager of the Year" on five separate occasions.
Later, as a district manager in the Northeast, Gary was responsible for the operation of 12 hotel properties. Focus on brand standards, RevPar, cost controls, and ongoing development of staff helped bring about positive financial results. He had further success as a district manager and Vice President of Operations overseeing a group that included resort properties, long-term stay hotels and condominium hotel properties.
Gary has extensive experience with many brands such as Radisson, Hilton, Holiday Inn, Howard Johnson, Ramada and Guest House International. The hotels he has managed include full service beach resorts, airport properties, limited service hotels, highway properties, corporate hotels and condominium hotels. Several of his managed hotels have won quality assurance awards and training award recognition. His local chamber of commerce honored Gary as its "Member of the Year".
Gary's unquestioned loyalty to ownership, commitment to the complete satisfaction of each guest and genuine commitment to staff development has been his keys to driving profitability. Gary possesses years of experience in various aspects of the hotel industry, including operations and financial accounting. Gary is responsible for the overall operations of the resorts.
It has definitely been a great experience and this is one of the best management companies I have ever been involved with.
Job Titles:
- Regional Director of Sales & Marketing
Gina, as a native of Orlando, has over 25 years experience in the travel and hospitality industry to include sales, marketing and operations.
Early in her hospitality career she worked for Thrifty Car Rental, Holiday Inn, Hampton Inns and La Quinta Corporate holding several positions in different areas of the properties. Throughout her career, Gina has held positions as Director of Sales, Regional Director of Sales and Marketing, National Sales Manager and Corporate Sales Manager.
Her overall experience in the hospitality industry, with her many contacts throughout the business community give her the invaluable insight into the needs of today's travelers. Gina's experience as Regional Director of Sales & Marketing has proven to be an asset for Sky Resort Management. Additionally, Gina manages all Sky Resort Management's marketing, advertising and social media for staySky Hotels & Resorts. She previously represented staySky Hotels & Resorts for two years on the Global Marketing Committee for Visit Orlando. She currently represents staySky Hotels & Resorts on the Promotions Committee for Visit Florida. Gina oversees the staySky Hotels & Resorts reservations call center, group sales department and revenue management team.
John is President and CEO of staySky Resort Management responsible for the overall management of the company's hotels and resorts and staySky Vacation Club.
Over 25 years of travel industry experience including Resort property management, and Florida owner-based condominium hotel management. John's network of business, community contacts, extensive knowledge of sales in the Orlando travel industry, and experience in Florida condominium Resort operations all contribute to staySky Resort Management's success. John enjoys a well-deserved reputation in the industry for effective management, and client-oriented professionalism.
Early in his career, John worked for Marriott, managing restaurants; upscale lounge operations, as well as directing several food and beverage operations. He has gained a good working knowledge of many hotel brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Radisson, Holiday Inn Sunspree Resorts, Embassy Suites, and Holiday Inn Hotels.
Throughout his career, John has held positions of Director of Food & Beverage, Corporate Food & Beverage Director, General Manager, District General Manager, Director of Renovation & Design, and Director of Resort Operations. He has been recognized for his participation in the development of yield management programs, outstanding achievements increasing REVPAR, and profitability at his hotels. Before creating and developing staySky Resort Management, John was President and CEO of Integra Resort Management, a condominium hotel management company with properties in Orlando and Daytona Beach.
John has been the recipient of several quality excellence awards from franchisers and was honored with his local chamber of commerce "Member of the Year" award. Special focus on guest services combined with effective marketing programs has been the hallmark of his properties.