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Hospitality Ventures Management Group Names Area GM for New Independent Brands

Current GM of The Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida, David Rijos

DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, FL - January 30, 2012 - Effective Jan. 3, 2012, general manager of The Shores Resort & Spa David Rijos was named area general manager by Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG). In addition to providing executive direction to The Shores, Rijos began oversight of the International Palms Resort and Conference Center in Orlando and Cocoa Beach, Fla. – two, new independent properties recently added to the HVMG collection.

A 30-year industry veteran, Rijos will leverage his skills and experience to drive operations and increase revenue at the above-mentioned hotels. Rijos began his career with HVMG in May 2007 as the general manager of the Embassy Suites in Dallas Park Central, Texas. In 2010, he was promoted to general manager at The Shores Resort & Spa where he has led the team to two, simultaneous 4-Diamond ratings and countless area and industry awards across the spectrum of operations and sales.

About the International Palms Resort and Conference Center Cocoa Beach
Located directly on the Atlantic shore in Cocoa Beach, Fla., the International Palms Resort and Conference Center is considered one of jewels of Florida’s Space Coast. The property features a Sports Court, complete with tennis, shuffleboard, basketball, volleyball and corn hole, in addition to four on-site restaurants and lounges and a pirate ship-themed kid’s pool. Nearly 13,000 square feet of flexible function space can accommodate up to 600 guests.

About the International Palms Resort and Conference Center Orlando
Ideally located on International Drive, the International Palms Resort and Conference Center is just minutes from the many theme parks and attractions in Orlando. The more than 600 guest ro0ms offer a casual, comfortable retreat from the energy and excitement of Orlando. Twenty-six (26) meeting rooms provide nearly 20,000 square feet of meeting and event space for up to 1,400 guests.

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