Daryl Morris, Director of Rooms

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center

"It's not about the hotel itself, it's about the experience within the hotel. That's where the STARS and possibilities come in... Our goal as Leaders is to share the possibilities, engage the team, provide the tools to reach the possibilities, break down the barriers and then get out of the way."

Daryl Morris, with nearly 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, oversees the Rooms function of the resort, including reservations, Consider It Done, front office and housekeeping.

Previously, he served as General Manager of the Radisson Hotel Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee, located directly across from the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.

Daryl joined Gaylord Opryland in January 2005 as the Opening Director for the European-inspired Relache Spa and Fitness Center. The 27,000-square-foot facility is an upscale, resort amenity that focuses on personalized attention, flawless service and rejuvenating treatments and services.

Daryl spent the first 15 years of his career in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he worked for eight years at Caesars Palace, as everything from Lifeguard to the Assistant Hotel Manager. He went on to be the Opening Director of Front Office at the Venetian Resort Hotel & Casino, Director of Hotel Operations at New York New York Hotel & Casino, Operations Manager at the Canyon Ranch SpaClub and Executive Hotel Manager at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. Daryl holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas' William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration.

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