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WALT DISNEY WORLD SWAN AND DOLPHIN RESORT NAMES
NEW DIRECTOR OF SALES AND DIRECTOR OF GROUP SALES
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – January 19, 2017 – The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort has
named a new director of sales and a director of group sales as the property prepares to complete the final
phase of a $140-million-dollar renovation, its largest to date.
Aaron Weegar named director of sales
Aaron Weegar has been appointed director of sales at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
Resort and will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day efforts of the resort’s sales team at the
2,267-room property.
Weegar returns to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin having previously served as the resort’s
account director for the Northeast market where he and his team consistently exceeded sales goals. Most
recently he was the Director of Sales at The Diplomat in Ft. Lauderdale where he led the property’s sales
team through a successful brand transition while continuing to meet goals.
Weegar has more than 10 years of hospitality sales experience and is a graduate of The University of
Findlay in Ohio.
Nick Anderson promoted to director of group sales
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort has promoted Nick Anderson to director of group sales.
In Anderson’s new role, he will oversee the resort’s sales managers and lead the team responsible for
booking executive meetings.
Anderson joined the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin in May 2014 as group sales account director
and in 2015 was promoted to associate director of sales. He previously served some of the world’s
largest hotels at the managerial and director levels, with career highlights including pre-opening
operations and sales for several major convention hotels in Las Vegas.
Anderson is a graduate of Eastern Washington University in Washington state.
About the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort 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 2,267
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 complimentary transportation
throughout the Walt Disney World Resort. Guests of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
enjoy the benefit of extended Theme Park hours, offering the unique opportunity to enjoy additional time
in the Theme Parks-above and beyond the standard operating schedule - at no extra charge. Groups also
enjoy sophisticated guest rooms featuring Westin Heavenly Beds, the luxurious Mandara Spa and 17
world-class restaurants and lounges. For the latest updates and more information, please
visit www.swandolphin.com.
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