Omni Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Gayla Guyse as General Manager of the highly anticipated Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel, the brand’s third property in Florida. With more than 25 years of dedicated service and operational excellence at Omni, Guyse brings a wealth of leadership experience to the property, set to open in Fall 2025.
The 29-story hotel development will be connected directly to the Broward County Convention Center, poised to be one of the premier convention venues in the country following its ongoing renovation and expansion. The property will offer 801 guest rooms and 82 suites, nine food and beverage outlets, a vibrant rooftop bar, a sprawling pool, a full-service spa, and fitness center. The hotel will also have over 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.
In her new role, Guyse will lead the opening of the hotel and 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,” said 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.”
Throughout her career, Guyse has held key leadership roles across multiple Omni properties, including positions as General Manager of Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West, Director of Sales & Marketing at Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star, and Director of Catering and Conference Services at both Omni Fort Worth Hotel and Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West. Most recently, Guyse served as General Manager at Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star, where she led with distinction for over two years. Prior to that role, she served as General Manager of Omni Houston Hotel, overseeing both the Houston property and Omni Houston Hotel at Westside during a pivotal period that included the transition and sale of the Westside property.