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ORLANDO (May 22, 2019) – Runway to Hope, Central Florida’s largest and premier charity event, is excited to announce that it broke its own fundraising records, as well as those of all other fundraising charity galas in Orlando, raising approximately $1.5 million at this past Saturday night’s The Adam Michael Rosen Foundation Presents Runway to Hope’s 2019 Spring Soirée. The dollars raised will help fund programs in all three children’s pediatric oncology programs in Central Florida as well as directly benefit children through Runway to Hope’s Family Assistance Program.

More than 2,200 guests descended upon Rosen Shingle Creek this past Saturday night to attend the star-studded, ninth-year event in support of the true stars of the evening – 150 cancer warriors affected by pediatric cancer. The children ranged in age from 1 to 18 and were escorted on the runway, hand-in-hand, by local and national celebrities, to rousing applause.

National celebrities included Shark Tank star, Daymond John, Dancing with the Stars champion, Lindsay Arnold and Runway to Hope veteran and hometown favorite, Joey Fatone, all three of whom served as the evening’s hosts, along with Runway to Hope co-founder, businessman, and attorney, Mark NeJame and his wife, Josie.

“We are humbled and beyond excited for the outpouring of support Runway to Hope has received from Central Florida as we join together to help these courageous children and their families as they battle pediatric cancer, “said co-founder Josie NeJame. “This record setting year will allow us to help even more kids and for that we are so thankful.” she added.

Runway to Hope is honored to have been recognized 14 times in their nine-year existence as Central Florida’s Best Charity Event and has raised many millions for the cause of beating pediatric cancer.

For more information about Runway to Hope, please contact Runway to Hope’s Executive Director Laura Lockner at (407) 497-9121 or Laura@RunwaytoHope.org.

AAA Four Diamond Luxury Property Only Orlando Hotel Included in the Top 20 List

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ORLANDO (May 21, 2019) – The AAA Four Diamond Rosen Shingle Creek, often referred to as the “crown jewel” of the Rosen Hotels & Resorts collection in Orlando, today was named one of the top 20 hotels in Cvent’s Top 100 Meeting Hotels in the U.S. for 2019. The luxury property is the only Orlando hotel to be named among the top 20 hotels in the coveted list.

According to Chris McAndrews, vice president of marketing for Cvent Hospitality Cloud, in a press release from Cvent, hotels named on the list are elevating their group business strategy through innovative digital marketing and quick and complete online responses to RFPs, catering to the needs of event professionals who use the list “to identify great hotels and hoteliers looking to set themselves apart.”

“We are honored to be recognized by Cvent and our industry friends with this most-appreciated and valued designation,” said Leslie Menichini, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Rosen Hotels & Resorts. “As an independent hotel, we strive to provide event planners with competitive advantages and qualities unique to our company. This is something we call the Rosen Difference. Our synergy sales force teamed with our incredible hotel staff are empowered by our owner Harris Rosen to impart these qualities through an unrivaled service standard, unmatched flexibility in contract concessions and quick on-site decisions and more.”

Recently, Rosen Hotels & Resorts launched a planning tool that has already garnered several awards for its innovative use of technology to meet planner needs. The Ask Rosen skill for Amazon Alexa is now live and is skyrocketing Rosen’s award-winning customer-response time to immediate. Meeting planners can enable the Ask Rosen skill on their Amazon Echo device and then simply say, “Alexa, Ask Rosen…” to access all the information they need about Rosen Shingle Creek.

Released today by Cvent, a market-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, the Top 100 Meeting Hotels in the U.S. list was compiled by analyzing meeting and event booking activity from January 2018 through December 2018. Various criteria were evaluated, including total requests for proposals (RFPs), conversion rate and the hotel’s unique profile visits to the Cvent Supplier Network.

About Rosen Shingle Creek

Uniquely situated on 255 acres at the legendary headwaters of the Florida Everglades, the AAA Four Diamond Rosen Shingle Creek is known for its quiet elegance, embracing the mystique of Florida’s early years while offering the most modern of amenities. Named for the cypress shingles that sheltered the area’s original settlers and inspired by 1900s-era Spanish Revival-style architecture, the hotel features1,501 plush guestrooms and suites, each with luxurious contemporary furnishings, first-class amenities and exquisite views of the surrounding indigenous flora and wildlife.

As the area’s largest full-scale convention property with 524,000 square feet of state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, including a 95,000-square-foot, column-free ballroom, the award-winning property offers everything all under one roof. 15 restaurants, bars and bistros, four outdoor heated swimming pools, the Shingle Creek Golf Club, The Spa at Shingle Creek with a full service spa, fitness center and salon, a nature trail, outdoor sports courts and more provide an unmatched meeting experience.

An elegant oasis amid Orlando’s burgeoning attractions, Rosen Shingle Creek is just ten minutes from the Orlando International Airport, two miles from the Orange County Convention Center and minutes from Orlando’s world-famous theme parks, shopping and dining. Guests always enjoy complimentary in-room Wi-Fi and RFID locking systems for the highest level of security, while there is never a resort fee.

For more information about Rosen Shingle Creek, visit RosenShingleCreek.com or call 407-996-9939.

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ORLANDO (May 13, 2019) — Runway to Hope, Central Florida’s largest and premier charity event, is excited to announce Daymond John, Lindsay Arnold, and Joey Fatone as the celebrity co-hosts for The Adam Michael Rosen Foundation Presents Runway to Hope’s 2019 Spring Soirée.

Shark Tank star, Daymond John, has come a long way from taking out a $100,000 mortgage on his mother’s house and moving his operation into the basement. John is CEO and Founder of FUBU, a much-celebrated global lifestyle brand, and a pioneer in the fashion industry with over $6 billion in product sales. He is an award-winning entrepreneur, author of four best-selling books, and has received over 35 awards. John is celebrating his 10th season on ABC’s four-time Emmy winning show, Shark Tank, where he demonstrates his marketing prowess and entrepreneurial insights with millions of viewers each week.

Dancing with the Stars champion, Lindsay Arnold, began dancing at the age of four, when her mom began searching for a hobby she would ultimately enjoy. Her first television debut began on season nine of FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance, which led to her current professional dancer role on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. Along with Hamilton sensation, Jordan Fisher, Lindsay won Season 25 of Dancing with the Stars, having also placed 4th, 3rd, and 2nd in other seasons.

Joining them will be Runway to Hope veteran and hometown favorite, Joey Fatone. Fatone first rose to fame when he joined the record-shattering boy band *NSYNC and has since become a prominent personality in his own right, with projects spanning TV, film, and theatre. He danced into our hearts with a successful stint competing on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars with Kym Johnson; has become a popular game show host and a fan favorite in films including On the Line, My Big Fat Greek Wedding and more. Additionally, Fatone has been a hit onstage in both off-and on-Broadway productions.

The true stars of the evening though are the 165 cancer warriors affected by pediatric cancer who are escorted on the runway, hand-in-hand, by local and national celebrities. This year, The Adam Michael Rosen Foundation, formed in honor of Adam Rosen, son of Trisha Rosen and Orlando philanthropist and hotelier Harris Rosen, will be the presenting sponsor for the event. Unfortunately, Adam passed away last November after a battle with a rare type of brain cancer.

Runway to Hope is honored to have been recognized 14 times in its nine-year existence as Central Florida’s Best Charity Event.

The Adam Michael Rosen Presents Runway to Hope’s 2019 Spring Soirée takes place Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Rosen Shingle Creek. Tickets and sponsorships are available at runwaytohope.org.

For more information, please contact Laura Lockner at laura@runwaytohope.org or call 407-497-9121.

About Runway to Hope

The mission of Runway to Hope is to support families primarily in Central Florida fighting pediatric cancer while seeking a cure. Founded by Mark and Josie NeJame in 2010, the organization has created new and innovative programs by completing and extending million-dollar pledges to each of the three pediatric oncology departments within Central Florida’s children’s hospitals: AdventHealth for Children, Nemours Children’s Hospital and Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. In addition, Runway to Hope has established a Family Assistance Program, which provides direct aid and assistance to the families of children battling cancer, when they experience emergency situations, have unmet basic needs, or are without funds to take care of necessary family expenses.

AAA Four Diamond Orlando Hotel is the Only Central Florida Property to Receive this Prestigious Recognition

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ORLANDO (April 29, 2019) – The AAA Four Diamond Rosen Shingle Creek was named a top 10 U.S. hotel in Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ first-ever I Prefer Members’ Choice Awards, a global ranking of properties “that are the best-of-the-best in delivering high quality standards and exceptional, personalized experiences” to members of the brand’s I Prefer Hotel Rewards program.

The Orlando luxury hotel is the only property in Central Florida to receive the prestigious honor, which was determined by votes collected from I Prefer members in December 2018.

Worldwide, 40 hotels were selected as winners in four regional categories in the 2018 awards bestowed by Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, which represents more than 750 distinctive hotels, resorts and residences in 85 countries.

A Land Remembered, one of two AAA Four Diamond restaurants enveloping guests in a luxurious dining experience featuring regional specialties at Rosen Shingle Creek.

“With more than 30 awards to its name, Rosen Shingle Creek’s reputation for delivering a preeminent hotel experience precedes itself,” the organization says of the crown jewel of Rosen Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio. “Located along the headwaters of the Florida Everglades, Rosen Shingle Creek offers 255 acres of pure luxury – tee off on a championship golf course, wine and dine in one of its many acclaimed restaurants and be pampered in the spa. With four swimming pools, a first-class fitness center, and basketball, tennis and sand volleyball courts, each day at the AAA Four Diamond hotel offers endless potential.”

According to Preferred’s announcement of the 2018 award winners, “the diverse range of independent luxury hotels selected across 24 countries demonstrate the caliber of one-of-a-kind experiences enjoyed by I Prefer members booking stays at participating properties across the Preferred Hotels & Resorts global portfolio.”

Rosen Shingle Creek is located at 9939 Universal Blvd. in south Orlando. For more information, visit RosenShingleCreek.com or call (866) 996-9939. For reservations, call (866) 996-6338. To learn more about booking your most memorable meeting, call 407-996-4890 or send your RFP to sales@rosenhotels.com.

For more information about the 2018 I Prefer Members’ Choice Awards, visit www.preferredhotels.com/i-prefer-members-choice-2018.

About Rosen Shingle Creek

The AAA Four Diamond Rosen Shingle Creek hotel has leisure activities for every member of the family. The 18-hole Shingle Creek Golf Club is designed by the world-renowned Arnold Palmer Design Company. The Spa at Shingle Creek beckons with relaxing full-service treatments and state-of-the-art fitness center. A serene nature trail, four sparkling outdoor swimming pools, and separate tennis, basketball and sand volleyball courts also are available to pass the time on a relaxing vacation. Located on Universal Boulevard, near International Drive and just 10 minutes from Orlando International Airport, this contemporary Spanish Revival-style luxury hotel has 1,501 elegant, recently refreshed guestrooms with sweeping views of its magnificent grounds. Its 15 restaurants and lounges feature two AAA Four Diamond dining options – A Land Remembered steakhouse and Cala Bella Italian bistro – as well as elaborate buffets, poolside dining, sushi, Mexican food and the new Tobias Burgers & Brews, featuring specialty burgers, local craft beers and fine bourbons. Also available 24/7 are on-the-go options and in room service. There is never a resort fee and always free Wi-fi in guestrooms.

For event planning, Rosen Shingle Creek meets every need with 524,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space for the most memorable experiential events. Options include three column-free ballrooms spanning 40,000, 60,000 and 95,000 square feet with soaring, 31-foot high unobstructed ceilings, more than 144,000 square feet of pre-function space, 17 load-in bays, a business center and satellite check-in area. Its award winning culinary and banquet team complete the hotel’s ability to create striking and memorable events.

About Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Preferred Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest independent hotel brand, representing more than 750 distinctive hotels, resorts, residences, and unique hotel groups across 85 countries. Through its five global collections, Preferred Hotels & Resorts connects discerning travelers to the singular luxury hospitality experience that meets their life and style preferences for each occasion. Every property within the portfolio maintains the high quality standards and unparalleled service levels required by the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Integrated Quality Assurance Program. The I Prefer™ hotel rewards program, Preferred Residences , Preferred Pride , and Preferred Golf™ offer valuable benefits for travelers seeking a unique experience. For more information, visit PreferredHotels.com.