Orlando Marriott Village Announces New Leadership

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Hospitality industry leader Marriott International is pleased to name John McCracken as general manager for the Orlando Marriott Village.

A combined 1,100-room multi-brand complex including Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista, SpringHill Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista and Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista, Marriott Village is excited to have McCracken and his 27 years of hospitality experience leading the properties designated Walt Disney World Good Neighbor® Hotels. 

Beginning as a bellman, McCracken's career spans more than a quarter of a century. McCracken was first introduced to Marriott brands while working at Courtyard Richmond Airport in Sandston, VA and Courtyard Charlottesville – University Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA.

After relocating to Orlando to be closer to his family, McCracken was named general manager of Residence Inn Orlando Convention Center. McCracken then became the assistant general manager for the Orlando Marriott Village, overseeing the food and beverage operations for the complex's Lake Buena Vista hotels. Following two successful years at the Marriott Village, McCracken was promoted to general manager of Residence Inn International Drive.

McCracken won numerous awards in his 14 years as a general manager including the Franchise GM of the Year and Opening GM of the Year for Courtyard. In his latest role of area director of modern essentials and extended stay, McCracken supported hotels in Georgia and North Florida and was responsible for annual revenue in excess of $80 million.

"I'm beyond excited to be back as part of the Orlando Marriott Village team," said McCracken. "I have real roots with Marriott and plan on working hard to ensure guests' expectations are exceeded in these remarkable Lake Buena Vista hotels."

When not leading the three hotels near Walt Disney World® Resort, McCracken enjoys spending time with his wife, Jan, and their two Yorkshire Terriers, Mac and Sandi. He is a fan of the Orlando Magic and Jacksonville Jaguars, loves to run, ride his bike and take vacation cruises.

In addition to superior service, each of the Lake Buena Vista hotels offers guests a variety of exceptional amenities including on-site dining, exciting pools and spacious guest rooms complete with luxury bedding, Wi-Fi access, cozy pullout sofas and flat-panel TVs.

Visitors planning a family vacation can fuel the fun with easy access to premier attractions including Downtown Disney® area, EPCOT®, Disney's Hollywood Studios®, Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

About Orlando Marriott Village
Orlando Marriott Village includes Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista at 8623 Vineland Ave.; SpringHill Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista at 8601 Vineland Ave.; and Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista at 8615 Vineland Ave. near Downtown Disney® area, EPCOT®, Disney's Hollywood Studios®, Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and Orlando Premium Outlets. The combined complex includes 1,100 rooms and suites, 8 meeting rooms with 4,514 square feet of total flexible event space, 3 pools, 3 fitness centers, a Village Coffee Shop, Pizza Hut Express and Edy's Grand Ice Cream. The Courtyard also boasts The Bistro — Eat. Drink. Connect. For information, visit www.marriott.com/MCOLY for the Courtyard, www.marriott.com/MCOLX for the SpringHill Suites and www.marriott.com/MCOLZ for the Fairfield Inn. Reservations for all hotels can be made at 1-407-938-9001.

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