ORLANDO, Fla. (May 17, 2021) – Caribe Royale Orlando, Central Florida’s largest all-suite convention hotel located in the heart of the nation’s number one convention and tourist destination, has appointed David Wahba as director of sales and marketing. Wahba will be responsible for overseeing group and leisure business development for the Caribe Royale Orlando and Buena Vista Suites.
Wahba is a 30-year hospitality industry professional with a proven track record of leading global sales teams and exceeding sales goals at premier convention hotels and resorts across the U.S. and Canada, including properties for Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Wyndham Worldwide, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, and Marriott International.
Most recently, Wahba served for five years as director of sales for the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek/Waldorf Astoria Orlando. Additionally, in the Orlando area he has worked for The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel and Grande Lakes Orlando – The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott. Wahba’s international experience includes leading the sales and marketing efforts for resort and conference hotels in Toronto, Canada and Aruba. Under his leadership, he has led four different sales teams to their respective company’s Sales Team of the Year awards.
“David’s decades of experience with upscale, luxury and convention hotel sales and management and proactive approach will be a great asset to our properties,” said Caribe Royale Orlando Managing Director Amaury Piedra.
“It’s a thrill to join the Caribe Royale team,” added Wahba “Amaury and I have successfully partnered in the past; I am excited to join his leadership team at such a pivotal moment in the history of this unique, independent upscale hotel as it rounds the corner toward concluding its $125 million renovation. I’m looking forward to welcoming back repeat guests and introducing new ones to our reimagined property as our hotel continues to enhance the ‘Royale’ experience for our business and leisure guests.”
About Caribe Royale Orlando
Located just minutes from the Walt Disney World® Resort in the nation’s number one convention and tourist destination, Caribe Royale Orlando is the area’s largest all-suite convention hotel. A TripAdvisor 2021 Travelers’ Choice Award winner — among just 10 percent of hotels worldwide to receive the distinction — the upscale Caribe Royale is in the midst of a $125 million renovation that includes fully remodeling all of its one-bedroom suites, an all-new 50,000-square-foot grand ballroom (bringing the total meeting space to 220,000 square feet), and an inviting new lobby. Being privately-owned,
Caribe Royale offers meeting planners faster approval cycles and more flexibility to create stand-out events. To learn more or to book a visit, event or meeting, visit www.cariberoyale.com. Follow the all-suite convention hotel on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (@cariberoyale), LinkedIn and Pinterest. #cariberoyaleorlando