Gaylord Names Thomas Petrillo VP/Hotel Manager
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
KISSIMMEE, FL - August 12, 2010 - Thomas R. Petrillo has been named Vice President/Hotel Manager of the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center announced Johann Krieger, Senior Vice President/General Manager.
Petrillo, who most recently was Resident Manager at the 1418-room Hilton Orlando Convention Center, will be responsible for all day-to-day operations at the 63- acre convention center resort.
“We're excited to welcome Tom to the Gaylord family! His past experience with large-scale properties, coupled with his extensive food and beverage background, make him a perfect fit with our resort,” boasted Krieger.
Petrillo's established career also includes executive food and beverage positions with Hilton Hotels Corporation as well as management positions at the Hilton Short Hills, NJ and the Hilton Waikoloa Village, Hawaii. He is a graduate of Cornell University.
The 1409-room Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center has gained the attention of the meeting and convention industry by providing world-class convention and leisure-focused amenities - all in one place. The award-winning resort is a Gaylord Hotels-branded property owned by Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE: GET), a leading hospitality and entertainment company based in Nashville, Tenn. For reservations and information, visit www.gaylordpalms.com or www.gaylordentertainment.com.
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