Buena Vista Hospitality Group

Orlando, Florida (September 24, 2007) – Bryan Bruce, former National Sales Manager for Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, has been named as Director of Sales at Orlando’s new International Plaza Resort & Spa, a luxurious Orlando Resort, 28-acre hotel condominium in the heart of one of the world’s most popular tourism destinations.   

Bringing an impressive portfolio of hospitality experience to his new role, Bruce will oversee hotel sales and convention bookings for the newly redesigned, 1,100-unit International Plaza Resort & Spa. The expansive hotel condominium was acquired by the Buena Vista Hospitality Group and its joint venture partner UrbanAmerica. 

Prior to this position, Bruce served as National Sales Manager for the renowned Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. The 2,300-room property is the largest in Starwood’s family of resorts and hotels.  

Bruce also served as Guest Services Manager during the grand opening of the four-star, four-diamond Hyatt Regency Lake Las Vegas Resort. During this time, Bryan helped the hotel achieve numerous service awards, including top service rankings within Hyatt Hotels & Resorts for 2001 and 2002. In 2002, Bruce joined the Hyatt Regency sales team with the aim to increase short-term group bookings for the Las Vegas Resort. It quickly became one of the most successful Hyatt Resort properties in America. 

Earlier in his career, Bruce held positions at the Orlando World Center Marriott, as well the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport. Bruce is a graduate of the University of Central Florida, where he earned a B.A. in Communications.

About International Plaza Resort & Spa

The International Plaza Resort & Spa is an 1100-unit hotel condominium located on International Drive in the center of Orlando’s Convention Center corridor and entertainment district. Managed by Buena Vista Hospitality Group, the International Plaza Resort & Spa features an onsite day spa, three swimming pools, a miniature golf course and game room. The hotel condominium boasts over 60,000 square feet of event space, meeting rooms, ballrooms and flexible banquet spaces. For sales or more information visit www.intlplazaresort.com.

About Buena Vista Hospitality Group

Buena Vista Hospitality Group (BVHG) is one of America’s leading hospitality and golf management companies. The Florida-based company was incorporated in 1986 and has successfully provided a full range of development and management services for more than 50 hotels, resorts, golf communities and clubs throughout the world.

BVHG is currently under contract for the development, management and marketing of lodging and golf facilities in the United States, Canada, France, Spain, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Croatia, Turkey, Bermuda and the United Kingdom. Buena Vista Hospitality Group holds the exclusive license with The Professional Golfers’ Association Limited (United Kingdom). For more information visit www.bvhg.com.

About Urban America

UrbanAmerica is a national real estate private equity firm with $500 million under management and a $5 billion pipeline of for-sale residential, retail and office opportunities. Founded in 1998, this minority-controlled, registered investment advisor company established an urban investment niche targeting properties in healthcare, government and academic spheres, along with mixed-use residential condominiums, retail markets and now hospitality. UrbanAmerica owns and operates, on behalf of their funds, a portfolio of properties representing about 3.6 million square feet of commercial office and retail space, as well as investments in several large development parcels. More information about UrbanAmerica can be found at www.urbanamerica.com.