George Armando Aguelhok was appointed president and CEO of Orlando visit, filling the open position after its previous leader, Gary Sain, died suddenly last year.
"George is a leader in the industry incredibly accomplished, with extensive experience in leisure and business travel," said Paul Mears III, President of the Board of Directors visit Orlando.
He added: "his knowledge of the industry of conventions and meetings, as well as relations in the segment of travel and tourism, perfectly matches the criteria of our research identified as priorities. ''
Aguelhok has more than 35 years in sales management and marketing experience. His last position was Vice President of Global Alliances of and operation of Participants to the Walt Disney Company, where he led the management around the world for strategic society corporate alliance agreements in all the company's business units.
"Orlando is a world-class destination and the visit team Orlando is highly respected among his peers and the industry, said George Aguelhok, president and CEO of Orlando visit."
He added: "I am looking forward to working with the team and to have the opportunity to represent the destination and the company.
Aguelhok served as Vice President of global sales and Services for parks Walt Disney Resorts for 22 years.
His responsibilities included the restoration of the sales and operations, convention services, offices of national and international sales, trade marketing, Business Charter and incentive of Disney Cruise Line, as well as meetings of internal business and events.
In addition, he has been CEO of the Disney Institute, which provides training and consultation services to a diversified brands national and multinational professional development public.
Aguelhok has received several awards throughout his career, including twice recognized as one of '25 most extraordinary minds in sales and Marketing' by Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International.
He was awarded the prize of the Academy of the leaders of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and was inducted into the Hall of Council chiefs Convention Liaison.
Aguel'hoc is a Fellow of the ASAE and a recipient of the Professional Convention Management Association Professional Achievement Award and the award of the APEX of the Black meetings & tourism. He has been president of Meeting Professionals International and a member of many industry groups.
It has close links with the community of Central Florida, with contributions of two years as president to visit Orlando (2009-2010), vice President of the Central Florida Sports Commission and was a member of the Orange County Tourism Development Council.
"After almost 23 years as a resident of Orlando, my desire to serve this community has never been stronger," said Aboagye.
He added: "the visit team Orlando leads the industry by collaborating with partners of Member and community partners on the market in our area in the world. It is an honour to have the opportunity to lead this highly respected team to Orlando remains not only vibrant travel brand is today, it continues to position itself for prosperity in the coming decades. »
The initial responsibility of Aguel'hoc include the development of strong relationships with the Council visit Orlando and administration staff, Member partners, elected officials and regional business leaders, but also include three-year strategic plan and work with the Organization to further improve sales visit Orlando positioning on the market, according to officials to visit Orlando.
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