Dan Giordano, Vice President of Corporate Planning and Development

Dan’s background in the hospitality industry is extensive. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from Rochester Institute of Technology. After graduating, he held a variety of food and beverage management positions including at the Grand Hyatt New York and the New York Marriott Marquis. In March 1990, Dan directed catering sales and served as part of the pre-opening team for the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel. A little more than five years later, in 1995, Dan joined Rosen Hotels & Resorts as the director of conference management and was subsequently he was promoted to general manager of the Rosen Centre Hotel. Dan has served as the general manager of Rosen Shingle Creek from its inception and in January 2025 he was promoted to the Vice President of Corporate Planning and Development. In his new role, he looks forward to guiding companywide strategy, business and product enhancement. His goal includes defining Rosen Hotels and Resorts long-term vision, including development and acquisition growth opportunities.

Dan serves as a board member on the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, on the Visit Orlando Board of Directors and is involved in multiple local industry-related initiatives, including the Universal Boulevard Property Owners Association, International Drive CRA Advisory Board, Orange County’s Sports Incentive Commission, AH&LA Resort Committee and CFHLA Government Affairs Committee. When he is not working, Dan enjoys spending time with his family.

• Harris Rosen
• Frank Santos
• Josh Rosen
• Derek Baum
• Jim Bina
• Dan Giordano
• Glen Rosen
• Dorea Mays
• Jennifer Rice-Palmer
• Kenneth Aldridge Jr.
• Dee Dee Baggitt
• Susan Caronia
• Todd Frappier
• Kathy Marquardt
• Jonathan Rivera
• Dr. Ronald Ryan
• Michael Schubach