(ORLANDO, FL–08/01/12) McKibbon Hotel Management, Inc., based in Tampa, Florida, has announced that Sebastian Peralta, Stephano Anamisis and Vanessa Faberlle have been selected to join the Orlando Airport Gateway management team, which includes two hotels: the Hampton Inn and Suites Orlando Airport @ Gateway Village Center, opening August 2012, and the Homewood Suites Orlando Airport @ Gateway Village Center, opening December 2012.

Hampton Inn and Suites Orlando Airport @ Gateway Village General Manager Sebastian Peralta began his career as a Manager in Training for the Courtyard by Marriott® DowntownDisney. He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration at the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management and started his career with McKibbon in 1998. He has held management positions at two other McKibbon properties, including the Courtyard by Marriott® OrlandoAltamonte Springs/Maitland and the Courtyard by Marriott® Savannah Downtown/Historic District.

Stephano Anamisis will serve as General Manager for the Homewood Suites OrlandoAirport @ Gateway Village Center.   Stephano received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts, in addition to a second bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida.  He has held numerous hotel management positions, leading various Hilton, Marriott and Starwood brands in several states.  Stephano first joined McKibbon in 2008, where he served as General Manager of the Residence Inn by Marriott® Tampa Downtown.

Vanessa Faberlle joins the team as Market Director of Sales for both hotels. She has been trained in a number of different areas, including Marriott Sales EDGE, Marriott Foundation of Leadership, Marriott Impact Leadership and DiversityAwareness. She has completed General Manager training through both La Quinta Inn and Fairfield Inn. Vanessa first joined McKibbon in 1999 as Director ofSales and was promoted to Regional Director of Sales and Marketing for the Courtyard by Marriott® Orlando Altamonte Springs/Maitland. She went on to work for USA Today and the Grand Bohemian Hotel before returning to the McKibbon team in her current role.

The Hampton Inn and Suites Orlando Airport @ Gateway Village Center is located at 5460 Gateway Village Circle and the Homewood Suites Orlando Airport @ Gateway Village Center is located next door at 5425 Gateway Village Circle, Orlando, FL 32812. Both brand new properties are conveniently located just around the corner from the Orlando International Airport and provide free local shuttle service, high speed Internet access, complimentary hot breakfast daily, fitness center and business center.

For more information, please contact General Manager Sebastian Peralta at (407) 857-2830 or General Manager Stephano Anamisis at (407) 857-5791.

About McKibbon Hotel Group, Inc./McKibbon Hotel Management, Inc.
McKibbon Hotel Management, Inc., based in Tampa, Florida, is a privately owned enterprise that has grown into a premier franchisee for Marriott, Hilton and Starwood hotels.  McKibbon is proud to be a recognized leader for over 85 years in the hospitality industry, and currently operates over 60 mid and upscale brands in 8 states throughout the Southeast.  The company has a rich history and culture that promotes a family oriented environment,while holding true to its core values of honesty, integrity and loyalty.  For more information, visit www.mckibbon.com.