Visit Orlando Partner Relations Committee Roster

The Visit Orlando Partner Relations Committee is comprised of member partner businesses found in all facets of the hospitality industry. Easily recognized by their black Visit Orlando name tags, the committee stands ready to assist member partners, especially the newest partners, with learning to successfully work their partnerships. For questions on the Partner Relations Committee, please contact joelle.marlow@visitorlando.com.

Member Partners
Chair Leo Tarver Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Web site: www.swandolphin.com E-mail: ltarver@swandolphin.com Description: The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin offers 17 restaurants and lounges for your dining enjoyment.
Karen Adams Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Web site: www.margaritaville.com E-mail: karen.adams@universalorlando.com Description: Margaritaville, a state of mind, an attitude, a haven from the human condition----or all of the above. Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville is, "anywhere you want it to be". Located at Universal CityWalk in Orlando, Florida, featuring three unique themed bars, live entertainment, endless menu and beverage options and our famous 2-story Margarita erupting volcano.
Norah Azoulai Int'l Drive Improvement District / I-Ride Trolley Service Web site: www.InternationalDriveOrlando.com E-mail: nazoulai@InternationalDriveOrlando.com Description: Representing International Drive's only themed transportation service. The I-Ride Trolleys operate 8 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. daily serving International Drive including the Orange County Convention Center. Advertising available on both map and vehicle. Short term trolley wraps available for conventions. Call or e-mail for availability.
Bonnie Brownell Vista Cay by Millenium Web site: www.vistacayholidays.com E-mail: bonnie@milleniummanagement.com Description: 2 bedroom condo & 3 bedroom/townhome resort located adjacent to the Convention Center. Fully equipped kitchen, living & dining room, washer & dryer, free internet. Fitness center, game room, pool and Jacuzzi, business center with free computers and printer.
Robin Chesnick E-mail: nearlyweird@gamil.com
Danielle Cosme Orlando Premium Outlets - Vineland Ave Web site: www.premiumoutlets.com/vineland E-mail: dcosme@simon.com Description: Orlando Premium Outlets -Vineland Ave offers an exciting collection of 150 outlet stores from the finest designers and name brands, featuring high profile names like Barneys New York, Burberry, Coach, Cole Haan, Diesel, Etro, DKNY, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Hugo Boss, Joe's Jeans, Oilily, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tod's and more, offering everyday savings of 25%-65%.
Christine Deutsch The Peabody Orlando Web site: www.peabodyorlando.com Description: Description: An 891-room convention/resort hotel directly across the street from the Convention Center. Elegant, refined accommodations, 3 award-winning restaurants, great recreation facilities including massage therapy.
Jill Evans Florida Hospital - Centra Care Web site: www.centracare.org Description: Hospital accredited urgent care facilities. Medical care can be provided at our office locations or the convenience of your hotel room. On-site services also available. Free transportation.
Liz Favretto Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal Web site: www.cporlando.com E-mail: lfavretto@cporlando.com Description: Offering 400 affordable luxury guestrooms with Park Avenue elegance and South Beach charm, 7,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. Complimentary transportation to Universal Orlando Resort Theme Parks, SeaWorld Orlando, Wet 'n Wild, the Walt Disney World theme parks. Located just 1.5 miles from the Convention Center.
Rogue Gallart Central Florida Disability Chamber of Commerce Web site: www.cfdisabilitychamber.org E-mail: rogue@nationalec.org Description: The mission of the Central Florida Chamber is to provide information and education on business creation and growth, specifically designed for the needs of people with disabilities.
Louise Given 3 Diamond Group E-mail: Weez@3diamondgroup.com Description: Events, Entertainment and Identity Development. 25+ years of combined experience, 3DG offers cutting edge, yet affordable event planning.
Pat Hoffman Email: phoffman10@cfl.rr.com
Melissa Jean Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Universal Studios Web site: www.marriott.com/mcous E-mail: mjean@chartwellhospitality.com Description: The closest Marriot to Universal Studios and the closest Fairfield Inn & Suites to Downtown Orlando. This hotel was designed with the corporate traveler in mind.
David Lindsey Pegasus Transportation Web site: www.pegasusbus.com E-mail: david.@pegasusbus.com Description: Transportation company with brand new fleet of European buses, 14-passenger vans, mini bus and town cars. Multi-lingual staff. Providing round-trip to airport, parks, charters and all transportation needs 24 hours a day.
Peter Maggio Planet Hollywood Web site: www.planethollywoodintl.com E-mail: pmaggio@planethollywoodintl.com Description: Dine amongst the STARS! Customized out of this world group events. From small to large groups, private, semi private, plated dinners, banquets or receptions.
Maria Maillo Dollar Rent A Car Web site: www.dollar.com E-mail: maria.maillo@dtag.com Description: Dollar Rent A Car offers on-airport convenience, great low rates and an award-winning fleet of Flord, Dodge and Jeep Vehicles. Visit Dollar.com today for our Lowest Rates. Guaranteed. With more travel tools and more access to loyalty programs, Dollar.com is just another way Dollar Rent A Car helps you Do More with Your Dollar.
Rhonda Pratt Freeman Web site: www.freemanco.com E-mail: rhonda.pratt@freemanco.com Description: Freeman Decorating provides full-service support for trade shows, corporate meetings and special events. Visit our 240,000 square foot facility, designed to better serve the Orlando convention industry.
Melissa Rizvi American Coach Lines of Orlando Web site: www.americancoachoforlando.com E-mail: melissa.rizvi@coachamerica.com Description: Nation's largest charter operator offering mini buses and motor coaches for group charters, conventions, or out of state trips, 24 hour dispatch, DOD certified, ADA vehicles.
Mary Samaro Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Web site: www.bubbagump.com E-mail: msamaro@ldry.com Description: Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is a warm family dining experience that blends a tasty menu, festive entertaining atmosphere and salt-of-the-earth-style hospitality for every guest, during every visit. Each restaurant is adorned with an extensive collection of memorabilia from the Academy Award-winning film "Forrest Gump." An array of signature cocktails, drinks and dishes such as the "Bucket of Boat Trash," "Forrest's Shrimp Net Catch" and "Dixie Style Baby-Back Ribs" culminate an eclectic menu that appeals to diners of all ages.
Linda Schwarz Mears Transportation Group Web site: www.mearstransportation.com E-mail: Lschwarz@mearstransportation.com Description: The largest full service provider of shuttle, taxicab, luxury sedan, limousine and charter bus transportation in Florida. Meet & greet service and transportation management staff available. We are the primary transportation concessionaire at Orlando International Airport and the contracted transportation company for Walt Disney World Resort, Sea World, and Universal Studios.
Ashley Vahedian Levy Restaurants Web site: www.portobellorestaurant.com E-mail: avahedian@levyrestaurants.com Description: Enjoy the best of both worlds; world class dining and all the game day action. Host your next event at the Amway Center.
Amy Walsh Universal Orlando Web site: www.universalorlando.com E-mail: amy.walsh@universalorlando.com Description: Universal Studios Florida® is where Hollywood, movies and television come alive to create exhilarating and exciting experiences for every member of the family.