Americas Best Value Appoints DOS in Kissimmee
KISSIMMEE, FL, February 27, 2007. Clifford Higgins, the general manager of the Americas Best Value Inn and Suites located in Kissimmee, FL recently appointed Nara M. Ravani to Director of Sales.
Previously the Director of Sales and Marketing at the Wingate Inn Orlando Universal, Ravani brings to the 445-room property (formerly known as the Hawaiian Maingate Inn) more than 24-years hospitality experience. "I am pleased to welcome Nara to our team, where she will play an instrumental role in promoting the exciting results of a $3.5 million renovation that will be completed this spring," stated Higgins.
Ravani received a B.A. degree from the University of Santos in Sao Paulo, Brazil and her CHA from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She is also fluent in five languages including Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, French and English.
Exceptionally located just one mile from Walt Disney World* and only 17 miles from the Convention Center, it features a host of on-site amenities including a tropical outdoor heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi, on-site car rental, and the popular Black Angus Restaurant and Lounge, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can also enjoy free scheduled shuttle service to Disney's-MGM Studios, Epcot*, Disney's Animal Kingdom*, and Disney's Magic Kingdom* Theme Parks.
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