Dallas—Omni Hotels & Resorts has appointed Gayla Guyse as general manager of Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel, set to open in Fall 2025. The 29-story hotel development will be the brand’s third property in Florida.
Guyse has more than 25 years of experience across multiple Omni properties, including positions as general manager of Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West, director of sales and marketing for Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star, and, most recently, as general manager of Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star, where she led with distinction for more than two years. In her new role, Guyse will lead the opening of Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel and will oversee all departments, including operations, sales and marketing, rooms, risk management, and food and beverage.
“We’re continually working to ‘grow the garden’ by investing in the right talent who will not only empower teams but also prioritize their personal growth within the company,” says Vince Parrotta, chief operating officer at Omni Hotels & Resorts. “Gayla’s strategic insights and consistent performance have played a key role in her rise at Omni, and we’re excited to have her lead the charge as we introduce the brand to Fort Lauderdale.”
Omni Fort Lauderdale will connect directly to Broward County Convention Center, poised to be one of the premier convention venues in the country following its ongoing renovation and expansion. The hotel will offer 801 guest rooms and 82 suites, nine F&B outlets, a vibrant rooftop bar, a sprawling pool, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. It will also feature 120,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, including a 30,000-square-foot Waterway Ballroom, a 15,000-square-foot Port Everglades Ballroom, 27 breakout rooms, and multiple pre-function meeting spaces with waterfront views.
