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Legends

This recognition program is aimed at paying tribute to the history of CFHLA and honoring those former and retired "Legends" who made a substantial impact on the transformation of the organization and the Central Florida Hospitality Industry.

Our 2024 Legends Honorees were inducted during a reception on December 14 at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort. For more information, please contact Kim Gordon at Kim.Gordon@cfhla.org

Congratulations to our 2024 Legends Honorees:

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Jeff Brinda

(formerly of) Sheraton Orlando Downtown

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Jay Hunt

(formerly of) Massey Services, Inc.

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Louis Robbins

(formerly of) Key Performance Hospitality Management

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Ron Silveira

(formerly of) F.P.I.S. Inc., Distribution & Marketing Solutions

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The 2021 CFHLA Legends Honorees:

Peter Kacheris

(formerly of) Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek /Waldorf Astoria Orlando

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Gerald Urquiola

(formerly of) Caribe Royale Orlando

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The 2018 CFHLA Legends Honorees:

Arch Boothe

(formerly of) Zellerbach

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Pat Engfer

(formerly of) the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

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Greg Hauenstein

(formerly of) the Buena Vista Palace

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Paul Tang

(formerly of) the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

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The 2015 CFHLA Legends Honorees:

Dennis BeMent

(formerly of) the Hotel Royal Plaza

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Marty Hunter

(formerly of) the Gateway Inn

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Bill McCreary

(formerly of) the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin

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Alan Villaverde

(formerly of) the The Peabody Orlando

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The 2012 CFHLA Legends Honorees:

Ron Caimano

(formerly of) the Embassy Suites
I-Drive/Jamaican Ct.

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Jack Hardy

(formerly of) the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

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Bob Stolz

(formerly of) the Buena Vista Palace

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If you have any questions relating to this event, please contact, Kim Gordon, 407-313-5040 or kim.gordon@cfhla.org.