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Hospitality Net
3 days ago
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Brandan Alcorn has been appointed Senior Sales Executive at Sheraton Denver Downtown
Sheraton Denver Downtown, a Sheraton Halo property and Denver's largest hotel with 1,238 guestrooms, announces several additions to its growing team at the property including a new Senior Marketing Manager, DIrector of Group Sales, Senior Sales Executive and Banquet Sous Chef. Brandan Alcorn has joined the team as a Senior Sales Executive, most recently serving in the same role at the Hilton Denver City Center. He has held several Sales Management roles in Denver with Le/Meridien/AC Hotel Denver Downtown and Crestline Hotels & Resorts. Brandon has been a member of the Colorado Marriott Business Council where he acted as Vice-Chairman and Social Media Chair for the NextGen Business Council, and while at CSU, he was a Member of the Hospitality Management Advisory Board.
Hospitality Net
3 days ago
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Chaelynn (Chae) Pacheco has been appointed Director of Group Sales at Sheraton Denver Downtown
Sheraton Denver Downtown, a Sheraton Halo property and Denver's largest hotel with 1,238 guestrooms, announces several additions to its growing team at the property including a new Senior Marketing Manager, DIrector of Group Sales, Senior Sales Executive and Banquet Sous Chef. Chaelynn (Chae) Pacheco has been appointed Director of Group Sales and brings 17 years' experience in managed and franchised spaces to the role. Starting in culinary and event management, she balanced both worlds as a catering sales executive and property sales. Chae held the title of Account Executive with Marriott's Homes & Villas platform and also served as Premium & Luxury Sales Specialist assisting in the closing and building group at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, Atlanta Marriott Marquis, St. Regis Atlanta, and the Ritz-Carlton Boston. Most recently, she held the title of Area sales leader, managing 7 MSB West hotels in CO and CA, securing $4M in group sales business in 2024.
Hospitality Net
4 days ago
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Valerie Swindle has been appointed Senior Marketing Manager at Sheraton Denver Downtown
Valerie Swindle is the new Senior Marketing Manager for the Sheraton Denver Downtown. She has 20+ years of experience in sales and marketing, and most recently worked at the Renaissance Dallas where she was the Senior Marketing Manager for three years. During this time, she partnered with various Marriott hotels in the area, assisting with their marketing efforts. In 2023, Valerie was honored and named the Marketing Top Perform Award Winner for US & Canada.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
LVA says controversial speaker banned from VFW and Sheraton
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A controversial speaker initially listed for the upcoming USS Liberty Veterans Association reunion in Norfolk has been banned from speaking at the event at the Sheraton, according to organizers. John Dixon, media director for the Liberty Veterans Association, also confirmed the VFW's decision to remove Peters from a separate memorial service at the USS Liberty Monument, hosted by VFW Post 4809 in Norfolk June 8. 'As of right now, Stew Peters is banned,' Dixon said. 'That's all we can say. We don't know anything — the reasoning behind it. We don't know anything.' The reunion, scheduled for June 6–9 at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, will bring together survivors and supporters of the USS Liberty, a U.S. Navy ship attacked during the 1967 Six-Day War. Dr. Kenny T. Fountain, a professor and director of Writing & Rhetoric at the University of Virginia, said understanding the historical context is important. Criticism emerged after an online flyer circulated listing far-right media personality Stew Peters among the speakers. Peters has faced backlash for pushing antisemitic rhetoric and conspiracy theories. In a statement released last week to 10 On Your Side, the VFW emphasized it does not support extremist ideologies. Fountain said rhetoric like Peters' is not just inflammatory, but potentially harmful. 'Anti-Jewish sentiment that transcends the state of Israel gets kindled by these kinds of ideas,' he said. 'Repetition can encourage belief, whether we like it or not.' City officials say a robust security plan is in place for the weekend, which coincides with Norfolk's annual Harborfest celebration. The city of Norfolk stated that 'Norfolk Police Department will have an increased security presence throughout downtown Norfolk during the entire Harborfest weekend. NPD also receives additional assistance from federal law enforcement partners during Harborfest. While specific details cannot be provided, the Norfolk Police Department maintains a robust security plan for large scale events such as this one to ensure the safety of our public. ' WAVY 10 has reached out the Sheraton numerous times, and has yet to receive a response. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pride Month in Orlando: Events celebrate LGBTQ+ culture in Central Florida
June marks the start of summer across the country and the celebration of Pride Month, highlighting the LGBTQ+ community. The commemoration coincides with the first Pride March in New York City in June of 1970 on the one-year anniversary of the protests against police outside Stonewall Inn, one of the city's most popular gay bars. In June 1969, police raided the bar and roughed up patrons before herding them into police vans, causing the crowd outside to become enraged. The riots that took place over several days ultimately catalyzed the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. While Orlando's giant 'Come Out With Pride' celebration isn't until October, many events across Central Florida celebrate LGBTQ+ culture this month, including remembrances of the June 12, 2016, Pulse nightclub tragedy. One Magical Weekend is billed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ pride and music festivals in the world. Taking place at the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista, the event features DJs, pool parties (including one giant pool party at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon), drag shows and festive celebrations May 29-June 2 at 12205 S. Apopka Vineland Road in Orlando. More information: Bear Jamboree shares some events in common with One Magical Weekend but has its own 'Bear Jam' pool parties and events at the Crowne Plaza Lake Buena Vista. Events go on May 29-June 2 at 8686 Palm Parkway in Orlando. More information: The Pride Cup presented by the KindRED Pride Foundation gathers all levels of LGBTQ athletes for beach volleyball, golf, pickleball, adaptive sports, corn hole and kickball. Anybody can register for the competitive events May 31-June 1. More information: GayDays Orlando is celebrated each year in venues around Orlando's tourism district, including the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld and Walt Disney World parks. Visitors can also enjoy pool parties, drag queen Bingo, pageants and more. The celebration began in 1991 when members of the LGBTQ+ community wore red and congregated at theme parks. This year, Red Shirt Pride Day takes place on June 7 promoted by the KindRED Pride Foundation. GayDays festivities go on daily June 5-8. More information: Girls in Wonderland celebrates Pride Month with DJs, celebrities, comedians, live music and pool parties over four days. Most events take place at the host hotel, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, while some take revelers to Cuba Libre and Mango's Tropical Cafe Dive in June 5-9 at 13295 Hartzog Road in Winter Garden. More information: The 9th Annual CommUNITY Rainbow Run gathers Central Floridians for a 4.9K run starting at City Hall Plaza in honor of those affected by the Pulse nightclub tragedy. The run begins at 7:30 a.m. June 7 at 400 S. Orange Ave. in Orlando. More information: Central Florida Sounds of Freedom presents 'Sonic Stories,' bringing tales to life through music at the DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Orlando. Tickets cost $25 each. The concert starts at 1:30 p.m. June 8 at 60 S. Ivanhoe Blvd. in Orlando. More information: A Pulse Remembrance Ceremony at First United Methodist Church honors the 49 lives lost on June 12, 2016. The ceremony includes a reading of the names of 49 angels, the tolling of 49 bells, music and remarks from family members and survivors. Attend the event starting at 5:30 p.m. June 12 at 142 E. Jackson St. in Orlando. More information: Enzian Theater hosts a selection of 'Reel Pride' films throughout the month of June. The community can enjoy films including 'Paris is Burning' (1990), 'Vampyros Lesbos' (1971), 'My Beautiful Laundrette' (1985), 'The Birdcage' (1996), 'Egghead & Twinkie' (2023) and 'Tongues Unitied' (1989). The movies take place throughout the month starting on June 3 at 1300 S. Orlando Ave. in Maitland. More information: The Pride and Proud Pub Crawl heads to Thornton Park for a night of drinking and merriment at the district's most popular bars. Tickets ($20 online) include four complimentary drinks and discounts at multiple venues. The crawl starts at 6 p.m. June 14 at 808 E. Washington St. in Orlando. More information: Love & Liberation: A Boldly Unapologetic Juneteenth Pride Celebration gathers the community for a free family event featuring Black and queer artists and drag performers, local business vendors, food trucks, DJs and more at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. The event, which is hosted by Come Out With Pride Orlando, is from 2-6 p.m. June 21 at 4603 W. Colonial Drive in Orlando. More information: Proud in the Cloud gathers the St. Cloud community for a free community event with vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, drag Bingo and a kids' zone with a petting zoo. The event presented by the St. Cloud Pride Alliance is from 2-7 p.m. June 21 at 5452 Jones Road in St. Cloud. More information: The Official Pride Bar Crawl brings revelers to downtown Orlando venues for a celebration with drinks, a drag show, Pride swag, food specials and more. Tickets cost $25 online. The event is from 4 p.m.-midnight June 21 starting at 19 S. Orange Ave. in Orlando. More information: Sunset at the Zoo provides a Pride celebration at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens with music, food and festivities for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Tickets for the evening event are $6 in advance or $8 on-site; a family four-pack is available for $44 with included hot dogs and sodas. The celebration is 5-8 p.m. June 27 at 3755 W. Seminole Blvd. in Sanford. More information: Speak With Pride is an LGBTQ+ open mic night hosted by Beacon Health. The event also features dinner, drinks and mingling. Tickets start at $26 per person up to $1,000 for a presenting sponsorship. The evening gathering is 5-9 p.m. June 28 at 742 E. Michigan St. in Orlando. More information: Zebra Youth Pride Prom invites LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-17 to join in a celebration at a private location with a suggested donation of $15. The theme is 'A Night Over the Rainbow' with a semi-formal to formal dress code and all forms of gender expression are welcomed. The event is from 6-11 p.m. June 27. More information: OUTCON Orlando highlights the creativity and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community, welcoming fans of anime, comics, movies, TV shows, gaming and more. Tickets are $10 online. The event is from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. June 28 4603 W. Colonial Drive in Orlando. More information: Find me @PConnPie on Instagram or send me an email: pconnolly@ Stay up to date with our latest travel, arts and events coverage by subscribing to our newsletters at
