New GM Takes Helm at Orlando's Rosen Centre
ORLANDO, FL, Ocotber 5, 2006. Harris Rosen, President and COO of Rosen Hotels & Resorts, announced that Phil Caronia has been named the new General Manager of the award-winning Rosen Centre in Orlando, part of the largest independently owned hotel portfolio in Florida.
Caronia most recently served as the hotel's Director of Convention Services & Catering. He began work at the Rosen Centre more than 11 years ago as Assistant Director of Convention Services & Catering. He was promoted to Director in 1998.
"Throughout Phil's career with Rosen Hotels, he has dedicated himself to providing superior guest service and has demonstrated limitless generosity in mentoring his fellow associates," said Rosen. "Phil fosters an environment of on-going training, learning and development that provides positive impact on every aspect of our business. I have no doubt that he will continue to carry on the proud tradition of Rosen hospitality as General Manager of the Rosen Centre."
As General Manager, Phil Caronia will oversee all aspects of the hotel's operations including the completion of the multi-million dollar renovation of meeting space. "In order to provide excellent service to our guests, it is our job as managers to provide a work environment for our associates that allows them to develop their potential in the hospitality field and to advance their careers," stated Caronia. "I am humbled by the opportunity to lead an-already stellar group of associates in operating one of Orlando's premier meeting hotels."
Prior to joining the Rosen hotel group in 1995, Caronia honed his hospitality expertise at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, Marriott Hotels and ITT Sheraton. He graduated from the University of Tampa with a degree in business. He resides in Orlando with his wife of 18 years, Susan, and their two children, Anthony and Katrina.
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