CHRIS KANE APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF LEISURE SALES
AT THE WALT DISNEY WORLD SWAN AND DOLPHIN HOTEL

Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – April 1, 2011 – The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel has named Chris Kane director of leisure sales at this Disney resort hotel.

In his new role, Kane will be responsible for wholesale and consumer leisure travel accounts for the United States and Canada. Kane previously worked for the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel from 1998 to 2001 as a travel industry sales manager. 

Kane’s background also includes sales positions with Starwood Vacation Ownership and Walt Disney Parks & Resorts. As the national resort sales manager for Starwood Vacation Ownership, he was responsible for developing opportunities for rental business for 12 resorts.  At Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, he served as senior sales manager for hotel relations as well as senior travel industry account manager.

He joins the hotel’s travel industry sales team, comprised of Livia Cohen, director of leisure sales for Latin America, under the leadership of Ravin Berera, area managing director, travel industry sales.
 
Kane has worked in travel sales since 1992 and is a graduate of the University of Florida.     

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel is a nationally respected and recognized leader in the convention hotel arena. Ideally located in the heart of Walt Disney World Resort, the hotel offers 2,265 guest rooms and over 329,000 square feet of meeting space. Features consist of 84 meeting rooms, including two executive boardrooms, four ballroom options, 110,500 square feet of contiguous convention/exhibit space, outdoor function areas, two business centers, and Disney benefits. Groups also enjoy sophisticated guest rooms featuring Westin Heavenly Beds, the luxurious Mandara Spa and 17 world-class restaurants and lounges.

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