Neal Rubin Named VP of Sales and Maketing - Interconti Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. (April 5, 2006) - Neal Rubin, vice president of sales and marketing for Hospitality Development Group Inc. (HDG), has been appointed to head the sales and marketing efforts of The Intercontinental Resort & Residences Orlando at Palazzo del Lago, an $800 million, luxury destination resort on International Drive being developed by Ft. Lauderdale-based Hospitality Development Group (HDG) and managed by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). In his new post, Rubin will oversee all sales and marketing operations, as well as its advertising and public relations programs.
A 25-year real estate professional with an expansive knowledge of resort development, Rubin has been an executive with some of the world's top hospitality companies, including Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, Hilton, Marriott and Carlson Hospitality. Rubin has a Masters Degree from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration.
The Intercontinental Resort & Residences Orlando at Palazzo del Lago is the first official hotel of the Orange County Convention Center and will be the largest InterContinental hotel worldwide, with 1,260 luxury hotel rooms and suites, of which 585 will be sold as hotel-condominiums. The resort will also include The Villas at Palazzo del Lago, comprised of 994 resort residential villas in five 18-story towers. Construction on Phase I, which encompasses the InterContinental Resort & Residences Orlando and the first resort residential tower, is scheduled to start this fall. The resort is expected to open in early 2009.
One of the few waterfront resorts in the area, Palazzo del Lago is being developed on 42 acres located on Lake Bryan, just two minutes from Walt Disney World(R). In addition to nearby attractions, owners, guests and their families will enjoy a full complement of resort activities and amenities onsite. Among the highlights are Smart technology throughout, a world-class spa, 300 feet of white sand beaches, a water sports facility, five themed restaurants, putting green, tennis, and an elegant resort pool with cascading fountains. Additionally, the InterContinental Resort & Residences Orlando at Palazzo del Lago will offer a comprehensive conference facility with 114,000 square feet of convention, meeting and banquet space.
The Mediterranean style Palazzo del Lago is a family-friendly destination that is also equipped to meet every need of the business traveler. Its units come fully furnished and tastefully decorated. Reservations are now being accepted, for both the InterContinental Resort & Residences and The Villas at Palazzo del Lago.
Exclusive sales and marketing is through Palazzo International Realty, LLC and CMI, Licensed Real Estate Brokers. The $1.2 million sales center on International Drive is scheduled to open in June. For more information, visit palazzodellago.com or call 866-680-4742.
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