A respected leader in the hospitality industry, Emily Nelson will focus on the ten luxury getaway destinations and eight award-winning restaurants in the Kennebunkport Resort Collection portfolio
Kennebunkport, ME (August 2024) – EOS Hospitality, a full-service management company with a distinctive portfolio of best-in-class hotels and resorts, proudly announces the appointment of Emily Nelson as General Manager of the Kennebunkport Resort Collection (KRC). In her new role, Emily will oversee the collection’s ten luxury getaway destinations and eight award-winning restaurants, bringing her extensive experience and passion for hospitality to the forefront.
Before her role as General Manager, Emily served as Director of Operations at Kennebunkport Resort Collection, where she honed her operational excellence and guest services skills. She gained trust and proved her determination through key positions, including General Manager at Cape Arundel Inn & Resort and The Tides Beach Club, along with various other roles within the Kennebunkport Resort Collection where she began her career following her graduation from Johnson & Wales University in 2014 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports, Entertainment, and Events Management. A native Mainer, Emily was born in the Downeast area of Maine and moved to a small rural town in the Catskills in upstate New York as a child, but found her way back home through her lengthy career at the Kennebunkport Resort Collection.
“Emily Nelson’s appointment as General Manager of the Kennebunkport Resort Collection begins an exciting new chapter for our collection of properties,” said Nicholas Farina, Vice President of Operations of EOS Hospitality. “Her immense growth over the past ten years, holding various positions in Reservations, Rooms Operations, Food and Beverage, becoming General Manager of two of the properties, and now advancing to General Manager of the entire portfolio of hotels and restaurants, is a testament to her loyalty and commitment to the brand. We look forward to her invaluable contributions as we continue to elevate our standards in hospitality.”
As General Manager, Emily hopes to build on the collection’s success and ability to create one-of-a-kind guest experiences alongside the rest of the fantastic team at KRC. In particular, Emily sees an opportunity to build upon the fitness and wellness amenities and provide guests with more unique experiences throughout the year.
“As I step into the role of General Manager for the Kennebunkport Resort Collection under EOS Hospitality, I am humbled by the opportunity to lead such an esteemed and special portfolio of boutique hotel properties,” said Emily Nelson, General Manager of Kennebunkport Resort Collection. “I believe that KRC is such a special place because of the opportunities it presents to each type of traveler. Whether someone visits for a family vacation, a wellness retreat, or a wedding, there is a place for everyone. I am thrilled to continue building upon the experience each property offers to guests, both new and returning.”
