Chris Pilavakis Named Resident Manager at the Renaissance Orlando Resort at Seaworld
ORLANDO, FL, July 11, 2005. Chris Pilavakis, a 15-year industry veteran with Marriott International, Inc., has been named Resident Manager at the Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld.
Pilavakis oversees the daily operations of the front office, housekeeping and loss prevention departments.
Pilavakis, a native of Cyprus, Greece, brings a strong background in the Rooms Division that includes the position as front office manager at Marriott's Orlando World Center in Orlando, Florida, the Fort Lauderdale Marina Marriott and Marriott's Harbor Beach Resort and Spa, both located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Pilavakis also held the position as director of operations at Marriott Vacation Club International's Grande Vista Resort, in Orlando, Florida. Most recently, Pilavakis served as general manager at Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club, in Orlando, Florida.
Pilavakis received a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Pilavakis enjoys running, and has completed several marathons. He lives in Orlando with his wife, Jessica, and their two-year old son.
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