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Westgate Resorts
Westgate Resorts is an American timeshare resort company headquartered in Orlando, Florida. It was founded in 1982 by David A. Siegel with the opening of a 16-unit resort in Kissimmee, Florida. The company has since expanded across the United States and, as of 2025, operates more than 60 properties, including those added through the acquisition of VI Resorts.
Westgate Resorts was founded in 1982 by David A. Siegel with the opening of a 16-unit property at Westgate Vacation Villas in Kissimmee, Florida.
Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Westgate continued to add properties in Las Vegas, Park City, Myrtle Beach, and Branson. Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa opened in 1996, followed by Westgate Towers in 1997; Westgate Town Center and Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa in 1999; Westgate Flamingo Bay in 2001; Westgate Blue Tree Resort, Westgate Park City Resort & Spa and Westgate River Ranch in 2002; and Westgate Palace and Westgate Historic Williamsburg in 2003.[independent source needed]
It operates as a subsidiary of Central Florida Investments, Inc. (CFI), which employs over 10,000 people and has evolved into the largest privately held corporation in the Central Florida area. Siegel opened CFI, a real estate development firm, with an office located in his family garage in 1970.
Siegel was recognized as a CEO of the Year honoree by the Orlando Business Journal in 2014.
In 2016 Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort suffered extensive damage from a fire; rebuilding is said to have begun quickly.[citation needed] In May 2018, musician Barry Manilow returned to Las Vegas as the exclusive headliner at the Westgate International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. In June 2018, Westgate acquired the former Hilton New York Grand Central, a 23-floor, 300-room, two-tower hotel in Midtown Manhattan's East Side. It has been rebranded Westgate New York City.
In March 2024, Westgate Resorts appointed longtime company executive Jim Gissy as Chief Executive Officer, succeeded founder David A. Siegel, who transitioned to the role of Executive Chairman and President while continuing to lead the company's strategic direction.
In February 2025, Westgate Resorts announced the acquisition of VI Resorts through its affiliate, Vacation Ownership Sales (VOS). The deal added over 40 properties to Westgate's portfolio, mostly on the U.S. West Coast, and was one of the largest expansions in the company's history.
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Westgate Resorts
Westgate Resorts is an American timeshare resort company headquartered in Orlando, Florida. It was founded in 1982 by David A. Siegel with the opening of a 16-unit resort in Kissimmee, Florida. The company has since expanded across the United States and, as of 2025, operates more than 60 properties, including those added through the acquisition of VI Resorts.
Westgate Resorts was founded in 1982 by David A. Siegel with the opening of a 16-unit property at Westgate Vacation Villas in Kissimmee, Florida.
Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Westgate continued to add properties in Las Vegas, Park City, Myrtle Beach, and Branson. Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa opened in 1996, followed by Westgate Towers in 1997; Westgate Town Center and Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa in 1999; Westgate Flamingo Bay in 2001; Westgate Blue Tree Resort, Westgate Park City Resort & Spa and Westgate River Ranch in 2002; and Westgate Palace and Westgate Historic Williamsburg in 2003.[independent source needed]
It operates as a subsidiary of Central Florida Investments, Inc. (CFI), which employs over 10,000 people and has evolved into the largest privately held corporation in the Central Florida area. Siegel opened CFI, a real estate development firm, with an office located in his family garage in 1970.
Siegel was recognized as a CEO of the Year honoree by the Orlando Business Journal in 2014.
In 2016 Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort suffered extensive damage from a fire; rebuilding is said to have begun quickly.[citation needed] In May 2018, musician Barry Manilow returned to Las Vegas as the exclusive headliner at the Westgate International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. In June 2018, Westgate acquired the former Hilton New York Grand Central, a 23-floor, 300-room, two-tower hotel in Midtown Manhattan's East Side. It has been rebranded Westgate New York City.
In March 2024, Westgate Resorts appointed longtime company executive Jim Gissy as Chief Executive Officer, succeeded founder David A. Siegel, who transitioned to the role of Executive Chairman and President while continuing to lead the company's strategic direction.
In February 2025, Westgate Resorts announced the acquisition of VI Resorts through its affiliate, Vacation Ownership Sales (VOS). The deal added over 40 properties to Westgate's portfolio, mostly on the U.S. West Coast, and was one of the largest expansions in the company's history.