Please join us in congratulating two of our CFHLA Board Members including Frank Dolley, General Manager of Coco Key Hotel & Water Resort - Orlando and Brian Wander, General Manager of the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld on their selection into the Orlando Economic Partnership’s (OEP) Public Leadership Institute (PLI) – Civic Track this spring.

 

This unique, nonpartisan training program is designed to prepare Central Florida’s business-minded professionals to serve as future elected officials or public policy influencers. The Civic Leadership Track specifically supports business and community leaders who want to advocate for policies that strengthen our region without seeking elected office.
 
With Frank and Brian’s selection, four CFHLA Board Members will have participated in the PLI – Civic Track since last year! We are proud of their leadership and look forward to the positive impact they will continue to have within our industry and in our community!

CFHLA would like to officially welcome Matt Dalrymple as the new General Manager of Margaritaville Resort Orlando.
 
With more than a decade of hospitality experience, Matt brings a proven track record of success, with a strong focus on improving guest satisfaction. Most recently, Matt served as the General Manager of the Marriott Colorado Springs, where he successfully increased annual revenue and improved associate engagement by 10%. His professional experience also includes leadership roles at well-known hotel brands such as Marriott, Atrium Hospitality, and Hilton, where he consistently achieved top-tier results.

 

Matt will now oversee all aspects of the Margaritaville Resort Orlando's operations, focusing on elevating guest experience, driving revenue, and maintaining the resort’s reputation as a premier destination.

 

We are excited to welcome Matt to our Central Florida hospitality community, and we look forward to seeing him continue to create unforgettable experiences for our future guests and team members!

CFHLA is proud to recognize our April Lodging Member of the Month, Sylvie Dervaux, General Manager at Disney's Boardwalk Resort. This recognition reflects her exceptional leadership, dedication, passion, and ongoing support demonstrated for CFHLA and the Central Florida Hospitality industry. Sylvie’s contributions have not gone unnoticed, as she has actively supported and participated in several CFHLA’s signature events and shown outstanding leadership through service on the CFHLA Board of Directors and several committees including the Hospitality Gala Committee. Additionally, her outstanding leadership as Vice Chair of the Scholarship Committee has been tremendous this year. With her support, we are going to have the opportunity to support a record-breaking number of local students this year who are interested in pursuing a career in hospitality and/or culinary and achieving the American Dream!

 

We are equally proud to recognize our April Allied Member of the Month, Brett Iacovone, General Manager for PCPI Services, Inc. Brett’s outstanding involvement as a new 2026 CFHLA VIP Member and kind generosity is much appreciated. We also thank him for providing our CFHLA office with a new refrigerator and his continued participation and sponsorship of so many annual CFHLA signature events! Plus, his service on our CFHLA committees and ongoing support of our community-wide initiatives has been of tremendous help to the association and to the broader Central Florida Hospitality Industry.

 

It is through these positive contributions and continued partnership that we are eager to recognize both of them this month!

B&H Towels & Linens is a wholesale linen supplier, serving hotels, motels, resorts, and condos all across Florida. We take pride in providing quality products, dependable service, and excellent customer care.

 

B&H Towels & Linens proudly supports CFHLA because as a family-owned business, the hospitality industry thrives when trusted partners work together to elevate one another. We value the sense of community CFHLA creates and strongly believe in initiatives that support small businesses, strengthen business relationships, and contribute to the long-term success of the Central Florida hospitality industry.