Scatena brings more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality sector to one of the premier Orlando resorts. Having most recently worked as General Manager at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, CA, he led record-setting group revenue bookings and achieved the highest occupancy since 2005. Prior to that position, Scatena served at multiple notable Marriott properties, from JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa in Arizona — where he was awarded JW Marriott general manager of the year — to Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Georgia. He also served on Marriott's western regional team as vice president of sales and marketing, overseeing the largest region in Marriott's sales organization.