Tampa, Florida – With construction nearing completion and an opening date in March 2021,JW Marriott Tampa Water Street is excited to introduce its leadership team. Together, this skilled collection of hospitality professionals will ensure that the highly anticipated property offers guests an enriching, immersive escape in the midst of Tampa’s exciting Water Street neighborhood.

“We’ve gathered an incredibly talented group of hospitality industry experts here on Water Street,” said Ron McAnaugh, Area General Manager at JW Marriott Tampa Water Street and Tampa Marriott Water Street. “Together, this leadership team will ensure that each and every guest at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street enjoys the ultimate in service.”

A Marriott veteran of more than 30 years, McAnaugh comes to the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street with a wealth of hospitality experience. Prior to his role as Area General Manager at sister property Tampa Marriott Water Street, Ron served as Hotel Manager for Orlando World Center Marriott, Marriott’s largest hotel. In addition to his Marriott responsibilities, McAnaugh just wrapped his term as Chairman ofVisit Tampa Bay, and is now President of theHillsborough County Hotel Motel Association (HCHMA) and on the board for Tampa’sFriends of the Riverwalk organization.

The new JW Marriott Tampa Water Street leadership team that will be supporting McAnaugh includes:

Designed by Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe and Associates, with interiors by Champalimaud Design, JW Marriott Tampa Water Street is adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center and Amalie Arena, home to the National Hockey Leagues Tampa Bay Lightning. The hotel features 100,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including the largest hotel ballroom in Tampa Bay at approximately 30,000 square feet.