Hospitality industry veteran Fred Sawyers named Managing
Director
ORLANDO,
Fla., June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- Following the successful launch of Evermore Orlando Resort
earlier this year, property owner and developer Dart Interests has
announced the addition of Orlando hospitality veteran Fred Sawyers to lead the resort as Managing
Director. Sawyers will lead the day-to-day operations of the
innovative resort while the previous Managing Director through the
opening phase, Wally Zak, has been
promoted to Vice President of Asset Management for Dart
Interests.
Sawyers brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of the
Orlando market, including leading multi-faceted resort complexes.
Over the last decade, Sawyers successfully ran Disney-area resorts
for two nationally renowned hotel brands. In his role at Evermore,
Sawyers will oversee operations of the Orlando destination offering
what today's travelers seek, including vacation home rentals in a
resort setting with unparalleled amenities and guest
service.
"We're moving into an important phase of operational stability
and excellence, establishing the resort's unique value to our
target consumer while providing an exceptional Evermore
experience," said Stewart Brown,
Executive Vice President of Dart Interests. "Fred's reputation as a
valued leader and his vast experience make him ideal to carry our
one-of-a-kind resort into its next phase of operation."
Evermore Orlando Resort opened in January, bordering
Walt Disney World. The resort is
designed to meet the needs of families of all sizes, with
accommodations ranging from 2-bedroom villas and 4-bedroom flats to
11-bedroom houses – all owned and managed as one resort and
offering many of the services and conveniences of a hotel. The
property is also home to Hilton's newest managed luxury hotel,
Conrad Orlando. At the heart of it
all is Evermore Bay, a crystal-clear lagoon featuring 20 acres of
beaches and swimming areas with a wide array of activities, from
paddle boarding and kayaking, to a rope swing and family waterslide
– making the property Orlando's first beach resort.
"Leading Evermore is truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity," said
Sawyers. "As such an innovative concept, we have a blank canvas for
what can come next. Dart Interests built an awe-inspiring resort.
My predecessor, Wally Zak, brought
on an incredible team, and now we're ready to explore the full
range of possibilities to achieve our mission of bringing people
together."
Sawyers is an established leader within the Orlando tourism
community having served on the board of directors for both Central
Florida Hotel and Lodging Association, as well as Visit Orlando. He
graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford University.
About Evermore Orlando Resort
Evermore Orlando Resort is a luxury vacation rental
destination bordering Walt Disney
World®. The new 1,100-acre resort is
conceptualized on the premise that one size does not fit all. It is
a unique combination of diverse and sophisticatedly designed
vacation rental and luxury hotel accommodations, paired with
best-in-class amenities and intuitive service. Evermore offers
2,013 bedrooms throughout 69 houses ranging in size from five to 11
bedrooms, 206 four-bedroom flats and 41 two- and four-bedroom
villas. The resort is anchored by the new Conrad Orlando, featuring 433
contemporary-styled guest room accommodations, including 51
impeccably designed suites, 10 spacious family suites and Conrad
Spa Orlando with an outdoor Water Garden. The resort's
best-in-class amenities include a 20-acre tropical beach complex
surrounding Evermore Bay, 8 acres of crystalline water by Crystal
Lagoons®, 12 restaurants, bars and takeaway food markets, two
18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed golf
courses, Peloton studio, in-home fitness, daily fitness classes,
and over 150,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor event space
including a two-story Boathouse that will serve weddings and
private events. The resort is located at 1590 Evermore Way,
Orlando, Fla. 32836. For more
information about Evermore Orlando Resort and to make reservations
visit evermoreresort.com, and follow the resort on
Facebook and Instagram.
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