WALT DISNEY WORLD SWAN AND DOLPHIN HOTEL GENERAL MANAGER NAMED
ONE OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE PEOPLE IN EVENTS INDUSTRY

(hi-res image available upon request joel@tjmcommunications.com)

Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – June 3, 2011 – BizBash Magazine has named Paul Scott, general manager of Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel, one of the most innovative people in the events industry. Scott is featured in the print and online editions of the current summer issue.

BizBash is the leading trade magazine for the events industry, providing the latest ideas, tools and resources. The issue profiles 68 professionals who are influencing the industry with new ideas, engagement strategies and technologies. The list includes designers, chefs, venue managers and other professionals whose work stood out in the industry.

Scott was the only professional from the Orlando area, as well as just one of four in the hotel business to be named to the list. He caught the attention of the BizBash editors through his leadership and creative insights on major events, including the launch of the Food and Wine Classic at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel.

Scott joined the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel in 2009 bringing a combination of operations expertise and a passion for delivering memorable experiences for guests and clients. His career includes more than 34 years of hospitality experience in brand operations, corporate and regional management, food & beverage and as a general manager.

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.

ATTENTION MEDIA: A hi-res headshot is available upon request. A media-only website with press releases and photography is available on-line at www.swandolphinmedia.com. Please visit the “Fast Facts” section for easy fact-checking assistance.