94. Hotelier Harris Rosen

Fluent in Floridian

Harris Rosen has made a name for himself as Florida’s largest independent hotelier. A self-made millionaire and savvy businessman, Rosen is president and COO of Rosen Hotels & Resorts. But, he would have never pursued a career in hospitality had it not been for a chance encounter with Marilyn Monroe as a child.

In this fascinating conversation with SalterMitchell PR President Heidi Otway, Rosen shares the story of his life, from humble beginnings working banquets as a boy to growing his hospitality empire in Central Florida. They also discuss his notable philanthropic work, which includes early childhood education and cancer research initiatives as well as his storied ‘adoption’ of the Tangelo Park neighborhood in Orlando.