DAYTONA BEACH One of the world’s leading hotel management companies has been hired to take over operation of The Plaza Resort & Spa by the hotel’s new owner, Los Angeles-based Vienna Capital.
Based in Plano, Texas, industry giant Aimbridge Hospitality boasts a portfolio of more than 1,500 branded and independent properties in 49 states and 22 countries. Since launching with just eight properties in 2003, Aimbridge has built its reputation on an ability to turn around under-performing hotels, according to industry experts.
Aimbridge executives have been at The Plaza this week for a series of meetings with the hotel’s leadership and staff, said Duane Winjum, the hotel’s general manager. Aimbridge will officially take over operation of the hotel on April 12, said Winjum, who started as general manager in January and will remain in that post.
DELAND After a rowdy day of public comment, the Volusia County Council voted Tuesday to delay changing an ordinance prohibiting short-term rentals until the end of the just-started Florida legislative session.
Enforcement will remain suspended and a committee will be established to talk over potential changes to the current ordinance, which bars short-term rentals in areas of unincorporated Volusia County zoned for residential use.
A bill is pending in the legislature that could allow local governments to make ordinances on short-term rentals less restrictive. A previous Florida law prohibited all changes to regulations of the length or frequency of stay in short-term rentals.
DAYTONA BEACH A look ahead at ways to revitalize the beachside Seabreeze Boulevard business district will be the focus of an upcoming brainstorming session for merchants, the hospitality industry and city leaders at The Plaza Resort & Spa.
After expressing an interest in working with merchants and city officials to uplift the core beachside neighborhood along Seabreeze and State Road A1A, the hotel’s new ownership this week released an email announcement promoting the event on March 19 at the hotel.
“We are inviting business owners and property owners of Seabreeze Boulevard, along with community leaders and elected leadership,” said Duane Winjum, the hotel’s general manager. “We are also inviting the media to be present, as well.”