(Irvington, VA; July 23, 2019) – The Tides Inn—Virginia’s beloved coastal resort, surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay and Rappahannock River—announces the appointment of Stuart Barwise as General Manager. With over 30 years of diversified hotel business experience, Barwise brings extensive hotel operations and management expertise to the Tides Inn’s executive team. With his considerable leadership abilities and intimate understanding of the hospitality industry, Barwise will oversee property operations, resort programming and continued professional development of the resort’s team members. With an ethos rooted in genuine, personalized service, Barwise approaches hospitality with a sincere desire to provide a memorable and enriching experience for each guest.
Barwise joins the Tides Inn, now in its 72nd season, on the heels of launching its electric Duffy Boats program, offering self-guided experiences and nightly sunset cruises, in addition to the debut of Fish Hawk Oyster Bar, the resort’s new waterfront eatery. He embraces these recent developments with the belief that activities and culinary experiences play an integral role in exploring local culture and the undiscovered gems of a destination. Drawing inspiration from the resort’s latest additions, Barwise is committed to invigorating the continued expansion and refinement of guest offerings.
“I am thrilled to join the Tides Inn leadership team who displays such a genuine investment in our guests, as well as the local community. The resort has always been part of the fabric of Irvington and iconic to a coastal Virginia stay. I look forward to continuing these collaborative partnerships and working closely with the town’s businesses, organizations and our in-house team to continue to share this truly unique destination with visitors,” says Barwise.
Born in Boston, MA and raised in the town of Chelmsford, Barwise cultivated an affinity for the hospitality industry while working his way through Boston University at a local hotel. During his collegiate tenure, Barwise secured competitive internships at several wineries in France, where he broadened his understanding of the hospitality business. Upon receiving his B.S. in Hotel Management, he joined Hyatt Hotels and later Ritz-Carlton Hotels, serving in multiple management positions before being appointed Senior Director of Guest Operations at the Grand Wailea Resort on Maui, HI. Barwise continued to serve in leadership roles for a number of esteemed properties including his role as Rooms Executive at The Jefferson Hotel, a AAA Five-Diamond Hotel; General Manager/Vice President of Lodging at Sugarloaf USA; and as Director of Hotel Operations/Regional General Manager at US Hotels & Grace Hotels—where he provided operational oversight for a portfolio of nine hotels and inns throughout New England.
Stuart currently resides in Irvington, VA with his wife and two sons. When not leading the team and interacting with guests at the nostalgic, waterfront resort, he enjoys golfing, fishing and spending time with his granddaughters and two Chesapeake Bay Retrievers.
