Harris Rosen, a beloved philanthropist and hospitality industry leader in Central Florida and beyond, died Monday morning at the age of 85, his family announced.

Harris Rosen, who built Florida’s largest independent hotel chain and was one of Orlando’s preeminent philanthropists, died Monday, his business partner announced. He was 85. Rosen, the Orlando Sentinel’s Central Floridian of the Year in 2011,

Harris Rosen, a beloved philanthropist and hospitality industry leader in Central Florida and beyond, died Monday morning at the age of 85, his family announced.

In response to the death of Harris Rosen, founder and president of Rosen Hotels & Resorts, American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Rosanna Maietta released the following statement today.

Orlando hotel mogul and philanthropist Harris Rosen passed away on Monday. He was 85. ​Rosen Hotels Vice President Frank Santos said in a statement that the self-made entrepreneur was unwaveringly devoted to the Central Florida region,

Harris Rosen, the former Disney executive who created a hotel empire in Orlando and gave millions to help lift people out of poverty, has died.

Rosen Harris, an Orlando hotelier and philanthropist, died Monday at age 85, his company announced. Harris was the CEO of Rosen Hotels and Resorts, which runs nine properties in Orlando, primarily near the tourism corridor.

Harris Rosen, whose name dots the side of buildings straddling Interstate 4 and was credited with the rise of International Drive, died Monday morning. He was 85.