Set to open in late 2025, the Omni
Fort Lauderdale Hotel has announced that it can currently take group booking
requests for 2026 and beyond, tapping Aaron Weegar as Director of Sales and
Marketing.
The 29-story hotel, located at 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, will be
connected directly to the Broward County Convention Center, one of the premier
convention venues in the country. After completion of a major expansion and
renovation, it will be one of the premier convention venues in the country.
The property will feature 801 guest rooms and suites,
multiple restaurants, a vibrant rooftop bar, a sprawling pool, a spa, and a
fitness center. The hotel will also sport over 120,000 square feet of indoor
and outdoor meeting and event space, including a grand ballroom, junior
ballroom, 25 breakout rooms, and a pre-function meeting space with waterfront
views. “Omni is thrilled to be back in South Florida and to have Aaron on board
to launch this incredible hotel and lead our pre-opening team,” said Dan Surette,
Chief Sales Officer for Omni Hotels & Resorts. “He’s an industry veteran
with a tremendous amount of experience within the Florida meetings and
conventions arena.”
Weegar brings over 20 years of hospitality experience and
has served notable roles at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa, Walt Disney
World Swan and Dolphin in Lake Buena Vista, The Westin Diplomat Resort &
Spa in Hollywood Beach and the Caribe Royal All-Suites Hotel and Convention
Center in Orlando.
“Having held several leadership positions in hospitality
across the state, it is an honor to be at the forefront of major change in Fort
Lauderdale and introduce a unique and modern experience to the South Florida
meetings and conventions market,” said Weeger.
He added, “The county’s $1.3 billion investment in both the
Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel and expansion of the Broward County Convention
Center will enhance the appeal of this great destination on a global scale. We
look forward to the opportunity to greet guests from all over with a taste of
local flavor.”
The Broward County Convention Center expansion will include
an additional 525,000-plus square feet for a total of 1,200,000 square feet of
overall meeting space. Significant upgrades will include advanced conference
technology offerings that add value to the hotel’s efforts for attracting
clients and overall business with the convention center.
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