Ocean Center juggled 3 events at once, but how's it faring? Nov 8, 2009
Gary Brown, owner of the Sun Viking Lodge in Daytona Beach Shores, said his property hasn't felt the impact yet of the expanded center given the 12-mile distance from his property. But Brown remains supportive. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Hotels increase security in wake of Erin Andrews incident Nov 7, 2009
Gary Brown, owner of the 91-unit Sun Viking Lodge in Daytona Beach Shores, said it is always possible for a security breach such as the one that occurred with the reporter. "If you don't have trustworthy employees anything can happen. Regrettably in today's society trust and honor don't seem to be as important as they should be," Brown said. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Good weather, lower gas prices may boost Biketoberfest Oct 11, 2009
Gary Brown, owner of the Sun Viking Lodge in Daytona Beach Shores, expressed concern the event seems to be declining. "Last year was OK but it wasn't as big as the year before. It is not growing and that is what I would like to see," Brown said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Hospitality business gets boost Oct 3, 2009
Gary Brown, owner of the Sun Viking Lodge in Daytona Beach Shores, said his business was up slightly in August, as well as September. Tax collections in the Halifax area soared in August to $348,785, up 16. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Hospitality industry honors area employees Oct 3, 2009
Staffers also were recognized in the following categories: food and beverage employee of the year, Dave Libor, Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort; engineer maintenance staffer of the year, Kyle Gantous, Ramada Inn Speedway; bellman of the year, Dylan Deslman, Shores Resort & Spa; room attendant of the year, Sarah Wilson, Sun Viking Lodge; security officer of the year, Ryan Woods, Hilton Oceanfront; and salesperson of the year, Janice Griffin, Bahama House Staed Hotels. There was a tie for... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Holiday weekend fizzles Jul 6, 2009
Business was up and down at the 91-room Sun Viking Lodge on South Atlantic Avenue. "Over the third and fourth it was definitely good, the rest of the week hasn't been," said general manager Frank Forehand. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
July 4 race has huge impact on local businesses Jul 5, 2009
Meanwhile, Daytona Beach Shores hotel owner Gary Brown said July has evolved into the busiest month for his family-owned property, the Sun Viking Lodge. "March used to top the list but recently it has given way to July," Brown said, adding every week is important in a busy month. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Holiday, races may boost area tourism Jul 2, 2009
"Reservations for the entire summer are slower than normal due mainly to the economy, and the Fourth is reflecting a much lower occupancy than in years past," said Gary Brown, owner of the Sun Viking Lodge. There has always been an overlap of beach guests and race fans vying for the same rooms during the week of July 4, Brown said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Beached Jobs May 24, 2009
Gary Brown, owner of the 91-unit Sun Viking Lodge in Daytona Beach Shores, said his summer hiring, so far, has been limited to one college student who worked there last summer. "Other than him, we are trying not to add any additional personnel as a result of the economic down turn," Brown said. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Holiday weekend coming, rain or shine May 22, 2009
As of Thursday, the Sun Viking Lodge Beachfront, Daytona Beach, was 95 percent booked for the weekend. The hotel advertised a 20 percent weekend discount to help draw visitors, said Frank Forehand, general manager. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Lack of resorts could be hurting area tourism May 16, 2009
Gary Brown, owner of the Sun Viking Lodge in Daytona Beach Shores, said he doesn't think the beach is being used to its full potential. "If we had newer, more modern hotels, we would be able to attract more guests and hopefully they would be more affluent. They, in turn, would have the money to support better shops and restaurants," Brown said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Bike Week rings up big sales across area Mar 7, 2009
Gary Brown, of the Sun Viking Lodge in Daytona Beach Shores, said occupancy at the start of Bike Week this year was slightly higher than it was for the same time last year but dropped off during the week. "We're optimistic that Friday and Saturday will probably increase occupancy. We may reach the same level that we were at last year, but that depends on Friday and Saturday," Brown said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Time to clean up Feb 17, 2009
In Daytona Beach Shores, Sun Viking Lodge owner Gary Brown said he was biting his nails two weeks ago. "I was afraid we would have to go jump off the tall building, but it wasn't that bad," Brown said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
