Caribe Royale Orlando Appoints Bryan Gay as New Director of Sales & Marketing
Caribe Royale Orlando Resort, Orlando's only AAA Four Diamond all-suite convention resort, has appointed Bryan Gay as its new Director of Sales & Marketing. In his new role, Gay will oversee the development of the resort's next-generation sales strategy to maximize revenue, attract new guests and boost occupancy rates for both Caribe Royale Orlando and its sister property, Buena Vista Suites.
"We are very excited to bring Bryan on board because of his proven track record of shaping business strategies, maximizing revenue, and building long-lasting connections for luxury properties," says Amaury Piedra, Vice President of Operations and Managing Director of Caribe Royale Orlando. "As we move into the next phase of Caribe Royale Orlando's evolution, Bryan's strategic vision, sales expertise, and deep leadership experience in the convention and luxury markets will be instrumental in positioning our property for even greater success."
Prior to joining Caribe Royale Orlando, Gay most recently led strategic efforts to position Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria resort in Maui, as Hawaii's top luxury and meetings property in his role as Commercial Vice President. His career began with a distinguished tenure in Las Vegas, where he held senior sales and marketing roles at The Mirage and Mandalay Bay. He also served as Senior Vice President of Sales for Atlantis Bahamas, and Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Reno's Grand Sierra Resort.
In his new role, Gay will leverage his expertise to drive Caribe Royale Orlando's continued growth, focusing on differentiating the resort in Orlando's competitive market and strengthening relationships with new and existing clients following its $140 million reimagination.
"Caribe Royale Orlando's dedication to growth, creativity and innovation stands out here in Central Florida," Gay says. "I'm excited to support the exceptional strides the sales and marketing team have already made to strengthen loyalty amongst our existing guests, while also introducing the resort to a new audience of leisure and business travelers through creative offerings and one-of-a-kind experiences."
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