In an interview with Invest:, Jesse Martinez, former general manager at the Alfond Inn, discussed the hotel's expansion, technological advancements, and strategies for staff retention. He highlighted the evolving hospitality landscape and the inn's prospects. Over the last year, what have been some highlights and achievements for The Alfond Inn?
Invest: spoke with Robert Agrusa, president and CEO of the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association, about its Heart of Hospitality program, which helps to promote advancement in the sector, its multifaceted education program designed for workforce development in the hospitality industry, and record funding for Visit Florida. What are
Invest: spoke with Anil Menon, Dean of the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College, about the school’s new initiative called The Center for AI Edge, which is focused on “executive decision-making, governance, and decisions.” Menon also noted that Crummer “wrote the book” on business by having the largest
Jason Albu, Co-Chairman of Albu & Associates, Inc., sat down with Invest: to discuss the state of the design/build sector in Greater Orlando, projections for what 2025 could look like for development if interest rates go down, the industries seeing the most activity, navigating a more litigious environment, and more.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer talked to Invest: about the city’s work toward promoting its business clusters. He noted how the city supports developing a technology cluster focused on gaming in downtown Orlando, aside from its more traditional clusters for theme parks. Dyer also discussed the city’s strategies to promote affordable
3 min read March 2024 — Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer talked to Invest: about the city’s work toward promoting its business clusters. He noted how the city supports developing a technology cluster focused on gaming in downtown Orlando, aside from its more traditional clusters for theme parks. Dyer also discussed
Writer: Chérie Lynn Canada 3 min read March 2024 — In a culmination of decades of dedication, investment, collaboration, and sweat — quite literally — Orlando has been recognized as America’s No. 1 Best Sports Business City for Event Hosting. The recent announcement by the Sports Business Journal (SBJ) has
In an interview with Invest:, Simone Kuska-Villanueva, Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing at The Florida Hotel, shared how they have implemented technological solutions to enhance guest experiences, noted the shift of younger generations in their travel destinations, and why Orlando needs to advocate for direct air routes from Asian
Jarrod Dillon, president of business operations at Orlando City Soccer Club, Orlando Pride, and INTER&CO Stadium caught up with Invest: to discuss exciting updates, sustainability efforts in sports entertainment, the state of sports tourism in Orlando, and plans to enhance fan experience and amenity options. What highlights and achievements have
Invest: spoke with Thomas LoBasso, president of Daytona State College, to discuss how the school attains student achievement through engagement and affordability. "We haven't had to raise tuition for 12 years, and with the concern around education costs today, we are proud to remain an affordable opportunity for students," he
