RIDGEFIELD, Conn — April 12, 2021 — Guido Kerpel, COO of New Castle Hotels and Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, announced that Nicolas Messian has been named general manager of the landmark Algonquin Resort in St. Andrews by the Sea, New Brunswick, Canada. Previously, Messian was the hotel manager at the renowned Emirates Palace operated by Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi.
Messian brings to the Algonquin more than 20 years’ experience operating luxury, destination hotels in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and the Caribbean, including the Ritz Carlton Toronto, London’s famed Dorchester Hotel and the One and Only Royal Mirage in Dubai.
“Nicolas has a tremendous ability to engage a staff and hone the finer points of a storied hotel to create unique and lasting experiences for visitors,” said Kerpel. “He’s worked his magic the world over and I am confident that The Algonquin, with its unique place in the hearts of visitors and the history of this region will benefit from his global perspective and hospitality know-how.”
“I’ve always been attracted to hotels with great DNA and a strong sense of place and the Algonquin is exactly that,” said Messian. It is a Canadian icon that everyone is extremely proud of. Our job is to keep writing its story, to make its history relevant today and tomorrow by doing what is unexpected; surprising guests with extra touches that let them know they are appreciated. We have incredible tools; a beautiful hotel, good restaurants; indoor and outdoor pools and a freshly designed, award-winning golf course that’s been recognized by Golf Digest as one of Canada’s best. Most importantly, we have the ingenuity and desire to help guests continue to make lasting memories here.”
Earlier in his career, Messian led hotel and food and beverage teams at Soneva Fushi by Six Senses in the Maldives, Four Seasons Resorts in Paris and Austin Texas, and others including Disneyworld and Disneyland, Paris. Messian earned a BS in Hospitality Management from Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne in Switzerland and a Master of Revenue Management certificate from Cornell University.
